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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 24, 1974]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is designing for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions a drawing by Stewart where he provided the dimensions of the glass and says he will use those measurements to place an order for the glass unless he receives a letter from Stewart or the architect that contains different measurements.
Date: November 24, 1974
Creator: Hutton, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart, March 8, 1972]

Description: Letter from Jim Schroeder to Peter Stewart discussing a newspaper cartoon in The Dallas Times Herald about the Thanks-Giving Square. Schroeder attaches the newspaper cartoon and says he thinks Stewart might like to see it. The cartoon depicts a sign that says, "Future Site Thanks-Giving Square Downtown Park". A group of people are looking up at the sign and the bottom of the cartoon says, "And over there, a few trees would be nice for the living room and maybe some shrubs for the bedroom...".
Date: March 8, 1972
Creator: Schroeder, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 18, 1972]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing Hutton's sketches of a dove. Stewart says the sketches have been getting reactions and tells him which one seems to be favored. Stewart also mentions that Philip Johnson thinks the sketches fit in well with the chapel. He says the ideas that have been suggested in the letter may be helpful if he decides to do another sketch.
Date: October 18, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, February 13, 1975]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is designing for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton talks about the stages of the project, when Stewart can expect to receive the panel, and the process to have it delivered to Stewart. He also says he will be taking photographs at various stages of the project and can arrange to have the process filmed if Stewart wants him to.
Date: February 13, 1975
Creator: Hutton, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 1, 1973]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing his response to Stewart asking if he can engrave a design on dark glass. Hutton says he can but feels the result will not be as good because dark glass eliminates some of the effects and subtleties of the design. He says he prefers not to use dark glass unless there is an architectural reason for it. He also mentions that he was lent the book "The Paradise Myth", which discusses the Tree of Life and relates to a design idea he was working on f… more
Date: November 1, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, December 19, 1968]

Description: Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing posters he designed for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Wiinblad talks about a gold plate he will be displaying with the poster and how it will benefit Stewart. He also provides information about when the first thousand posters will be printed and sent to Stewart.
Date: December 19, 1968
Creator: Wiinblad, Bjørn
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Men with a Tree for the Thanks-Giving Square Tree Planting Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of four men with a tree for the Thanks-Giving Square Tree Planting Ceremony. Two of the men are holding the tree, a man on the right is holding a binder in one hand and pointing at the tree with the other hand, and another man is standing on the left looking towards the other men. In the background, there are various buildings, people, cars, and a street sign that says "Akard St".
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.782054 -96.799876
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 8, 1973]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing his upcoming visit to Hutton's studio. Stewart provides a date and time for when he will call Hutton to discuss his visit and mentions that some people will be visiting the studio with him. He also discusses a piece of music titled "The Dove of Distant Code," because it relates to a project they are working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date: May 8, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

The Design Program for Thanksgiving Square

Description: Document outlining the idea for the Thanks-Giving Square to be put in Dallas, Texas including sections on the general concept and philosophical goals, design components and objectives, existing conditions, design team, and procedures. There is a list of supplementary exhibits which are not included.
Date: September 1, 1970
Creator: Schepps, Julius; Stemmons, John & Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Press Release: U.S. Gift to UN, October 21, 1985]

Description: Text of a press release issued by the United States Mission to the United Nations announcing a ceremony to present Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule" to the United Nations (UN) in honor of the UN's 40th anniversary. It also describes the background of the painting, and information about Rockwell.
Date: October 21, 1985
Creator: United States. Mission to the United Nations.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Glenn Cramer, March 20, 1969]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Glenn Cramer discussing posters that were created by Bjorn Wiinblad for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Stewart explains how displaying the posters will help to raise funds and increase the acceptance of the thoughts and ideals behind Thanks-giving Square and asks Cramer how many he would like to order to display in his Titche's stores.
Date: March 20, 1969
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

A Thanksgiving for the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations from the People of the United States of America

Description: Brochure describing a mosaic gifted from the United States to the United Nations (UN) to celebrate the UN's fortieth anniversary. It provides background on the artist Norman Rockwell and his painting, "The Golden Rule," and about the creation of the mosaic artwork version to be installed at the UN. There is also information about the history of the UN and about Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, which provided funding for the project.
Date: 1985
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, December 29, 1974]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing notes that he is sending to Hutton about a glass panel. Stewart mentions the idea of purchasing two glass panels in case one is damaged. He discusses details about the second glass, such as money that would be saved, how it would be should shipped, how it would be used, and whether purchasing a second panel makes practical sense.
Date: December 29, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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