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[Letter from J. L. Vandagriff to Helen Corbitt, March 20, 1972]

Description: Letter from J. L. Vandagriff to Helen Corbitt discussing Corbitt's contributions to the Dallas Symphony, and extending an offer to be a guest at any concert of her choosing. Corbitt's reply is also included.
Date: March 20, 1972
Creator: Vandagriff, J. L.
Partner: University of Dallas

[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, Decmber 3, 1975]

Description: Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing Mrs. Johnson's trip to The Greenhouse, and thanking Corbitt for her calendar as well as her gift to the LBJ Memorial Grove.
Date: December 3, 1975
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Partner: University of Dallas

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt, July 16, 1970]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing a new device recommended to President Johnson by Corbitt. Two responses from Corbitt discussing this same topic are included.
Date: July 16, 1970
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: University of Dallas

[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 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 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 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
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