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[Draft Sketch of Thanks-Giving Square]
Draft sketch of the layout for Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, with rough outlines of major features and handwritten notes along the edges.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Damaz to Peter Stewart, August 11, 1975]
Letter from Annie Damaz to Peter Stewart discussing a proposal for a stained glass project that Gabriel Loire will be working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Damaz talks about the amount of stained glass that will be needed, the estimated price of the project, and designs that will be on the glass. She also mentions that a sample of the glass will be created and that Loire is looking forward to the project.
Date:
August 11, 1975
Creator:
Damaz, Annie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blueline Drawing: Elevation Plan, Thanks-Giving Square]
Architectural elevation drawing of plans for Thanks-Giving Square. Scale 1:48.
Date:
July 19, 1971
Creator:
Johnson, Philip
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract for Stained Glass Panels]
Final, signed contract between the Societe d'Exportation d'Arte Religieux (SEAR) in France and the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation in Dallas for SEAR to provide stained glass panels and components to be used in the Square's chapel. A number of the contract points have been edited or stricken, with initials from both parties.
Date:
October 24, 1975
Creator:
Societe d'Exportation d'Arte Religieux
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, September 21, 1977]
Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing photos he received of the stained glass windows of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He thanks Stewart for the photographs and says he hopes to see photos of the completed chapel soon.
Date:
September 21, 1977
Creator:
Loire, Gabriel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Hutton with his Wife and Daughter]
Photograph of John Hutton, his wife Marigold, and their baby. Hutton is wearing a pink shirt and brown pants and his wife is wearing a red shirt with a black and yellow pattern. Hutton stands next to his wife as she holds their baby. In the background there is various greenery and a wooden fence.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, September 29, 1975]
Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing past letters Stewart sent him about the stained glass windows of the Chapel of Thanksgiving and how he will be using those ideas in a model he is designing. Loire says he would like to have another meeting in New York to talk more about the project and mentions an article Stewart sent him about the nature and mysticism of the spiral.
Date:
September 29, 1975
Creator:
Loire, Gabriel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, March 7, 1975]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the progress that has been made on a project he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving called "The Dove." Hutton mentions that he has attached some photos taken at various stages of the project and provides information about the photos. He also talks about how he will arrange mailing glass panels to Stewart.
Date:
March 7, 1975
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rectangular Design by John Hutton]
Photograph of a design outline by John Hutton. The outline is a black horizontal rectangle split into 3 equal sections by vertical lines. The leftmost section of the rectangle is split into two horizontal rectangles.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, September 12, 1975]
Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing a recent meeting they had in New York. Stewart mentions their discussion about the purpose of the stained glass ceiling in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. The notes from that discussion are attached and contain information about the theme of the stained glass ceiling and passages from the Bible.
Date:
September 12, 1975
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976]
Memorandum discussing an experiment with the lighting of the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo compares bulb and spot lights and discusses which one would be more practical, economical, and maximize the effect of the stained glass.
Date:
August 10, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, September 18, 1973]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the cost estimate for a glass panel he is designing for Stewart and his sketch of a design based on the Tree of Life. Hutton talks about the cost of the project and mentions that certain amounts amounts have not been included in the estimate. He also explains his understanding of what the Tree of Life symbolizes and describes how he has interpreted those ideas in a sketch.
Date:
September 18, 1973
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 8, 1976]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton asks about the dedication of the chapel and whether the glass for the chapel was cut successfully. He also requests to receive a note or photograph when the building is finished.
Date:
December 8, 1976
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, January 11, 1976]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the lighting for stained glass. Hutton gives his advice on the topic and talks about three principles that are helpful in deciding which type of lights are best and the ideal locations to put the lights.
Date:
January 11, 1976
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nancy Reagan and Javier Perez de Cuellar at Golden Rule Dedication]
Photograph of Nancy Reagan and Secretary-General of United Nations at the time, Javier Perez de Cuellar, at Thanks-Giving Square's dedication of Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule" to the United Nations. The artwork in the background is a glass mosaic and depicts men, women, and children of different backgrounds and says, "Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You." The Secretary-General is standing at a podium speaking into a microphone as Reagan is standing to the side looking over at him. Two men are visible standing on the right side of the photograph wearing officer uniforms.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes on Chapel Ceiling]
Handwritten sketches and notes related to the spiral-shaped chapel to be built at Thanks-Giving Square. Text at the top of the page says, "Louvers in spiral celing [sic] could be straight or curved" above several rectangular sketches with shaped edges. At the bottom, there are several sketches of spiral stairs with colored shading; text along the right side of the page says, "bronze colored aluminum, glass gray with main emphasis on yellow blue green (garden colors) with small accents of red orange violet --"
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985]
Letter from the director of the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Mrs. Nancy Reagan thanking her for her kind words during the presentation of "The Golden Rule" to the Secretary-General at the United Nations.
Date:
October 25, 1985
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation; Bukhari, Hassan I.; Chambers, James F., Jr.; Cullum, Charles G.; Exall, Henry, Jr.; Haggar, E. R. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial East Side View of Thanks-Giving Square Model]
Photograph of an aerial east side view of a Thanks-Giving Square model. The model shows the monuments of the Thanks-Giving Square, with the Chapel of Thanksgiving and a waterfall in the foreground. It also depicts some of the landscaping elements of the Square, such as walkways, greenery, and waterfalls. There are various model cars, trees, and tall buildings placed around the model.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, January 20, 1977]
Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart thanking him for a previous letter and discussing the stained glass windows in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Loire asks Stewart to send photographs of the windows and says that he hopes to visit the chapel one day to see them in person.
Date:
January 20, 1977
Creator:
Loire, Gabriel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, December 17, 1976]
Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart asking for information about the Chapel of Thanksgiving, such as the arrival and installation of the stained glass, the completion of the chapel, and Stewart's plans for the chapel.
Date:
December 17, 1976
Creator:
Loire, Gabriel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, June 22, 1972]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart explaining that he has returned from a trip to Italy and is available to discuss ideas about a project in person or by letter.
Date:
June 22, 1972
Creator:
Hutton, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo Regarding Loire Stained Glass]
Memorandum drafted by Peter Stewart describing his visit with Gabriel Loire in Paris regarding the proposed stained glass for the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square and the projected cost.
Date:
May 18, 1973
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Painting of the Glory Window in the Chapel of Thanksgiving, Number 2]
Photograph of a painting of the Glory Window in the Chapel of Thanksgiving designed by Gabriel Loire. The painting shows multi-colored rectangles that resemble stained glass panels to be installed in the ceiling of the chapel. The rectangular panels form a spiral shape leading to a circular stained glass window in the center of the spiral. The painting represents the view of the ceiling from the interior of the chapel.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, March 9, 1973]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing various topics such the birth of Hutton's daughter, a matter involving a check, and one of Hutton's drawings. Stewart congratulates Hutton and his wife on the arrival of their daughter and asks what they named her. He tells Hutton to send the check to the Republic National Bank of Dallas and provides the contact information of the London branch's manager in case there are any difficulties. He also mentions one of Hutton's drawings and says that Philip Johnson feels that it is in tune with the spirit of the chapel.
Date:
March 9, 1973
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History