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[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
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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 2, 1975]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a glass panel he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton says he has finished the panel and is having Pitt & Scott, Ltd. collect and ship it. He mentions that he told Pitt & Scott, Ltd. to insure it for £2000 and that they need a letter from Stewart explaining what he is going to do with the panel. He says that he is aware the construction of the Chapel is behind schedule, but that displaying the glass panel may help raise funds.
Date: April 2, 1975
Creator: Hutton, John
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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 14, 1975]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart explaining that all his account information for an engraved glass panel has been passed on to Pitt & Scott and that they will be sending Stewart an estimate of the cost. There is also an attached invoice of Stewart's final payment on an engraved glass panel titled "The Dove" in the amount of £1825.
Date: April 14, 1975
Creator: Hutton, John
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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 26, 1976]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing an exhibition he launched at Oxford and inviting Stewart to come see it. He also mentions a newspaper cutting a friend sent him about the delay in the construction of the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton also asks Stewart to visit him if he plans to be in London any time soon.
Date: April 26, 1976
Creator: Hutton, John
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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 28, 1974]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing information about the size of the glass for the Chapel of Thanksgiving's windows. Hutton says he has not received confirmation about the size of the glass from the architects and asks Stewart to talk to the architects for him because he wants to start working on the project in the next few weeks.
Date: December 28, 1974
Creator: Hutton, John
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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, December 30, 1972]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing three designs that he has created for a glass panel in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He calls the designs 'A', 'B', and 'C' and they all have a dove as the main symbol. He describes the dove in Design 'A' as "an embodiment of expanding joy in thanksgiving". He describes Design 'B' as "representing the different religions and beliefs of man". He says the Dove in Design 'C' represents strength and vitality and is a Giver. Hutton also talks about w… more
Date: December 30, 1972
Creator: Hutton, John
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[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
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[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
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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, January 8, 1975]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart asking for clarification about the measurements of a glass panel for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Hutton mentions a previous letter from Stewart in which he talks about the measurements, but says the information in the letter was unclear to him. He talks about how difficult it is to do alterations on glass once it is cut and asks Stewart to provide the size of the panel again so there is no chance of ordering the wrong size.
Date: January 8, 1975
Creator: Hutton, John
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[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
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[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, March 7, 1975]

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the progress that has been made on a project he is working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving called "The Dove." Hutton mentions that he has attached some photos taken at various stages of the project and provides information about the photos. He also talks about how he will arrange mailing glass panels to Stewart.
Date: March 7, 1975
Creator: Hutton, John
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[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
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[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
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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
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[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
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