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[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

[Speeches by Nancy Reagan and Javier Perez de Cuellar, October 1985]

Description: Text of speeches during a ceremony celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, during which Nancy Reagan presented a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting "The Golden Rule" on behalf of the United States. The second speech, accepting the gift on behalf of the UN, is by Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
Date: October 21, 1985
Creator: Reagan, Nancy, 1921-2016 & Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier, 1920-
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

[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972]

Description: Memorandum discussing a visit with John Hutton in which he presented several sketches of doves, one of which will be engraved on a glass panel and displayed in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo explains how the dove relates to various religious themes. It also discusses characteristics of glass and provides recommendations for choosing the glass that best suits the project.
Date: September 29, 1972
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

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

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing an engraved dove window Hutton is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart says it would be a good idea to show donors a small sample of the window and asks Hutton to provide a quote of the price. He explains that he wants a small scale window to show people because it will motivate them to donate to the chapel. He also discusses various topics about the construction of the chapel such as excavation and when they will award a contrac… more
Date: August 27, 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 11, 1974]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a project he is working on for the Thanks-Giving Square. Hutton provides a date in which he says he will have one part of the project done. He also says he looks forward to a visit with him and mentions a recent visit he had with Jim Fleck.
Date: October 11, 1974
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

Thanksgiving: The American Spirit

Description: Pamphlet documenting a timeline of early American history, focusing on the creation of the Thanksgiving holiday and the underlying reasons, with images of original documents and selected quotations from American Presidents and from Congress.
Date: 1992
Creator: National Thanksgiving Commission at Thanks-Giving Square
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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