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[Sketch: The Spirit of Thanksgiving]

Description: Photocopy of a draft sketch of a dove in flight, surrounded by on oval ring of spirals and points radiating outward. This was a draft version for an etched window, titled "The Spirit of Thanksgiving" to be hung in the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square.
Date: 1974~
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, June 12, 1973]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a recent visit he had to Hutton's studio. He thanks Hutton for his hospitality towards the guests he brought to the studio and says Hutton has gained them as admirers. Stewart also talks about some of Hutton's sketches and says they are being received well and that he will send him some feedback soon.
Date: June 12, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, September 16, 1974]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a stained glass project he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton says he will be sending a small-scale sample of the project but emphasizes that it will not have the same effect as the full-scale one. He asks Stewart to let him know in advance if he would like to visit him because he has projects he also is working on for other organizations and might be busy or traveling during that time.
Date: September 16, 1974
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, June 1, 1973]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing his recent visit to see Loire's stained glass. Stewart says he has attached drawings they looked at and says he will discuss Loire's ideas with Philip Johnson. He tells Loire to contact him if he has any ideas about the lighting for the stained glass.
Date: June 1, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton, October 26, 1978]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Mrs. John Hutton sending his condolences for John Hutton's death. Stewart expresses how grateful he is for John Hutton and says he was a wonderful person and friend. He talks about how he enjoyed his experience working with him on a project called, "The Dove of Thanksgiving". He says it was a privilege to know Mrs. Hutton, Mr. Hutton, and their daughter and that he hopes Mrs. Hutton visits Texas soon.
Date: October 26, 1978
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, February 26, 1973]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a check Stewart gave him in the past for an etching. Hutton explains that his bank has not been able to cash the check and asks Stewart to contact his bank about working with Hutton's bank so the matter can be sorted out. He also announces the arrival of his daughter and says she is three weeks old and doing well.
Date: February 26, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Painting of the Glory Window in the Chapel of Thanksgiving, Number 3]

Description: 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
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, November 29, 1974]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a previous letter between them about glass for the Thanks-Giving Chapel. Stewart says he has sent the letter on to Philip Johnson and a construction manager for review and that he will wait to receive a reply from them before ordering any glass. He also mentions the price Hutton will be charging for the project and asks if they can have a compromise between prices they have discussed previously.
Date: November 29, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, April 3, 1975]

Description: Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing a visit they had in Chartres in 1973 and an upcoming visit they are having in Paris. Loire mentions a discussion they had in 1973 about a stained glass project for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He says he is looking forward to meeting with him Philip Johnson during their next visit. He also asks for Stewart's address so he can send photocopies of his correspondence with Pierre Massin de Miraval.
Date: April 3, 1975
Creator: Loire, Gabriel
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, February 25, 1975]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing notes Hutton sent him about a project involving a glass panel and asking him to send photographs at various stages of the project. Stewart also mentions that either he or his brother will try to visit him before the glass panel is finished.
Date: February 25, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Aerial View of Thanks-Giving Square Model, Number 1]

Description: Photograph of an aerial view of a model of the Thanks-Giving Square. The model shows the triangular block the Square is located on and has various model cars, trees, and buildings placed around it. The monuments of the Thanks-Giving Square are also shown on the model, with the Court of All Nations toward the bottom and the Chapel of Thanksgiving toward the top. The model also shows some of the landscaping elements of the Square, such as walkways, greenery, and waterfalls.
Date: unknown
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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