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[Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Peter Stewart, January 7, 1976]

Description: Letter from Pierre Massin de Miraval to Peter Stewart discussing a meeting Stewart had with Gabriel Loire about glass panels for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. De Miraval discusses details about the manufacturing and shipping of two glass panels, such as weight of the glass and amount of time they will be insured. He also discusses the date Loire plans to be in Dallas to have a meeting and asks about Stewart's availability.
Date: January 7, 1976
Creator: de Miraval, Pierre Massin
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, June 30, 1975]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing the Glory Window and architecture in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Stewart describes what the stained glass window will look like when people enter the chapel and the desired effect of the colors and sounds created by the architecture in the chapel.
Date: June 30, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 31, 1974]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a project he will be working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions that the price they discussed two years prior should be raised and suggests an amount that he would like to receive up front. He also talks about information he will need before starting the project.
Date: October 31, 1974
Creator: Hutton, John
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 and reminds Hutton that he is open to any suggestions Hutton has. 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

[Nancy Reagan at Golden Rule Dedication]

Description: Photograph of Nancy Reagan at Thanks-Giving Square's dedication of Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule" to the United Nations. The artwork behind Reagan 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." Reagan is wearing a red and black jacket and standing behind a podium and microphone. Two men are visible on the right side of the photograph, one wearing a suit and the other in an officer uniform.
Date: unknown
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, October 10, 1972]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing plans for a future project with the Thanks-Giving Foundation and providing details about his availability and contact information. Hutton mentions a discussion they had about the project and says he is looking forward to receiving feedback on rough sketches he gave Stewart.
Date: October 10, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

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

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing various topics, such as a project he is working on for Stewart, Stewart's possible visit to London, and an event he will be attending with his wife. Hutton mentions that he is going to read the notes from Stewart about their project called "The Spirit of the Dove". He mentions that he hopes Stewart will visit London to see his studio and that he will welcome any guests Stewart may bring. He also talks about attending the opening of the Royal A… more
Date: May 1, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976]

Description: Memorandum discussing various aspects of the lighting of stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo discusses positive and negative aspects about the color that shines through the glass. Different ways to reduce light expense, such as changing the angle of the par, are also discussed. The memo also mentions that kilowatts per hour and cost rates need to be determined.
Date: August 12, 1976
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
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