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[Notes on Chapel Ceiling]

Description: Handwritten sketches and notes related to the spiral-shaped chapel to be built at Thanks-Giving Square. Text at the top of the page says, "Louvers in spiral celing [sic] could be straight or curved" above several rectangular sketches with shaped edges. At the bottom, there are several sketches of spiral stairs with colored shading; text along the right side of the page says, "bronze colored aluminum, glass gray with main emphasis on yellow blue green (garden colors) with small accents of red … more
Date: unknown
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Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, April 26, 1973]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing a possible visit with him in London. Stewart mentions the days he will be in England and asks if Hutton will be in town so they can discuss the dove design for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. He also asks if he can bring a group of people to see Hutton's work. Hutton says he has attached pieces with the letter that relate to the dove and the "Spirit of Thanksgiving."
Date: April 26, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, February 25, 1975]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing notes Hutton sent him about a project involving a glass panel and asking him to send photographs at various stages of the project. Stewart also mentions that either he or his brother will try to visit him before the glass panel is finished.
Date: February 25, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
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 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

[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

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

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

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a sketch he designed based on the Tree of Life and the cost estimate for a glass panel he is designing for Stewart. Hutton talks about the cost of the project and mentions that certain amounts amounts have not been included in the estimate. He also explains his understanding of what the Tree of Life symbolizes and describes how he has interpreted those ideas in a sketch.
Date: September 18, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo: United Nations Mural: "Do Unto Others", May 4, 1985]

Description: Memorandum by Peter Stewart discussing the gifting of an enlargement of Normal Rockwell's, "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You", to the United Nations from the United States. Stewart briefly discusses the roles of various people who are involved in this process and recommends further steps that should be taken to complete the gifting. He also discusses details about the gift, such as estimated cost, where it will be exhibited, and its dimensions.
Date: May 4, 1985
Creator: Stewart, Peter
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Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

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

Description: Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing the cost estimate for a glass panel he is designing for Stewart and his sketch of a design based on the Tree of Life. Hutton talks about the cost of the project and mentions that certain amounts amounts have not been included in the estimate. He also explains his understanding of what the Tree of Life symbolizes and describes how he has interpreted those ideas in a sketch.
Date: September 18, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo Regarding Loire Stained Glass]

Description: Memorandum drafted by Peter Stewart describing his visit with Gabriel Loire in Paris regarding the proposed stained glass for the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square and the projected cost.
Date: May 18, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Stanley Marcus, March 20, 1969]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Stanley Marcus 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 Marcus how many he would like to order to display in his Neiman-Marcus stores.
Date: March 20, 1969
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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.
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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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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