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

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing the purchase of glass that will go above the door of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart mentions an attached letter from John Hutton containing technical details of the glass and asks for Johnson's opinion on the details.
Date: November 29, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[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
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
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
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
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
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
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 4, 1974]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the date he would like to pick up a small reproduction of the dove window for the Chapel of Thanksgiving from Hutton.
Date: October 4, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
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
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
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 27, 1975]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton acknowledging that he received "The Dove," a window that Hutton designed for the Chapel of Thanksgiving and thanking him for his work on the project.
Date: May 27, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 16, 1973]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing various topics including an issue with a check, a photograph of a dove, his current projects with the Wellington and Coventry Cathedrals, and the well-being of his daughter.
Date: April 16, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Michael H. Thomas to Peter Stewart, March 25, 1969]

Description: Letter from Michael H. Thomas to Peter Stewart discussing posters made by Bjorn Wiinblad for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Thomas asks Stewart to send 24 large posters to the Display Director of Neiman-Marcus so that they can be displayed in several stores in Dallas.
Date: March 25, 1969
Creator: Thomas, Michael H.
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
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart, January 8, 1969]

Description: Letter from Bjorn Wiinblad to Peter Stewart discussing posters he is designing for the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Wiinblad talks about the progress of the printing and asks Stewart to confirm information about the order, such as the delivery date and quantity of posters.
Date: January 8, 1969
Creator: Wiinblad, Bjørn
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 29, 1973]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing their recent meetings in London. Stewart mentions that he has attached notes from the meeting and photographs of some sketches. The notes are titled "The Spirit" and contain passages from the New Testament and notes about the project they are working on together.
Date: May 29, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, November 7, 1974]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a project they are working on involving glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart mentions a conversation he had with Philip Johnson about the suggested size of the glass and how it would look once installed. He also talks about the down payment of the project and how a recent increase in price of the glass may affect the cost estimate of the project.
Date: November 7, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, June 18, 1973]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing sketches he gave to Stewart during Stewart's recent visit to his studio. Hutton says he looks forward to hearing what Stewart's committee thinks of the sketches. He explains that Stewart should mention to the committee that seeing the sketches does not have the same effect as seeing the design engraved in glass. He also talks about a project he was working on for New Zealand that he recently finished and is photographing.
Date: June 18, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Philip Johnson, April 7, 1975]

Description: Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Philip Johnson discussing Johnson's upcoming visit to Chartres in June. De Miraval discusses information about the visit such as transportation, location, date, and hotel reservation.
Date: April 7, 1975
Creator: de Miraval, Pierre Massin
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, May 22, 1975]

Description: Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing a visit with Philip Johnson and his plans for a future trip to visit New York. Loire says a meeting he had planned with Philip Johnson in France did not take place. He mentions a trip he plans to take to New York to study a project he is working on for Stewart and thanks him for offering to pay for his return trip. He also asks if his visit to New York could be postponed until after the holidays because he has a busy schedule and discusses h… more
Date: May 22, 1975
Creator: Loire, Gabriel
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, December 27, 1974]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a glass panel Hutton is engraving a dove on for the Thanks-Giving Chapel. Stewart discusses Philip Johnson's suggestion for the dimensions of the glass, the size of the wall the glass will be installed in, and the ideal wingspread of the dove on the glass. He reminds Hutton that he is open to any suggestions Hutton has since he is the expert. He also provides information about the progress of the Thanks-Giving Chapel's construction.
Date: December 27, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 2, 1972]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing their recent visit and various other topics. Stewart says he has attached pictures of the entryway of the Chapel of Thanksgiving and the Thanks-Giving Square bridge and says he will get feedback on some sketches Hutton sent him. He also asks Hutton for his contact information and availability.
Date: October 2, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, November 18, 1974]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a letter he received from Hutton about difficulties he was having with the size of glass panels for a project. Stewart mentions that he has sent some materials to clarify problems Hutton was having with the sizing. He also asks if it is practical to proceed with the project or if there are any more difficulties that need to be taken care of.
Date: November 18, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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