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Dallas Gay News, Issue 85, Friday, April 20, 1984

Description: Weekly newspaper containing news, events, and advertisements of interest to the gay community of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. This issue features a photograph of Phil Johnson on the cover, advertising the Gay Archives at the Community Center on Cedar Springs in Dallas.
Date: April 20, 1984
Creator: The Oak Lawn Voice
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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, 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 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

[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

[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, May 22, 1975]

Description: Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing a visit with Philip Johnson and his plans for a future trip to visit New York. Loire says a meeting he had planned with Philip Johnson in France did not take place. He mentions a trip he plans to take to New York to study a project he is working on for Stewart and thanks him for offering to pay for his return trip. He also asks if his visit to New York could be postponed until after the holidays because he has a busy schedule and discusses h… more
Date: May 22, 1975
Creator: Loire, Gabriel
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, 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 Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson, March 17,1972]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson discussing the crown of the Thanks-Giving Chapel and bells in the Thanks-Giving Square. Stewart says the crown should express Thanksgiving, confidence, strength, and not despair or disappointment. He also describes the shape and says it should be flat, aim upward, and not sink. He says they should not worry about constraints such as number of turns, static rate of rise, and mold of the spiral. He says they are "changing the world vision into a cosmic … more
Date: March 17, 1972
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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[News Clip: Park]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 9, 1977, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Video recording of the 2008 Black Tie Dinner]

Description: Video of the 27th Annual Black Tie Dinner themed, "Stories Untold: Let Your Life Speak," held as a fundraiser for various LGBTQ+ organizations. The Elizabeth Birch Equality Award was presented to Bishop V. Gene Robinson. The Kuchling Humanitarian Award was presented to Rebecca Covell and Philip Johnson. The Black Tie Dinner Media Award was presented to Brian Graden of MTV Networks. Victoria Gutierrez hosted the Black Tie Dinner auction.
Date: November 22, 2008
Duration: 3 hours 7 minutes 11 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Water garden- 1]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about slowly building project which is a two million dollar gift from the Amon Carter foundation.
Date: May 29, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Annie Damaz to Peter Stewart, August 11, 1975]

Description: Letter from Annie Damaz to Peter Stewart discussing a proposal for a stained glass project that Gabriel Loire will be working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving. Damaz talks about the amount of stained glass that will be needed, the estimated price of the project, and designs that will be on the glass. She also mentions that a sample of the glass will be created and that Loire is looking forward to the project.
Date: August 11, 1975
Creator: Damaz, Annie
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart, September 29, 1975]

Description: Letter from Gabriel Loire to Peter Stewart discussing past letters Stewart sent him about the stained glass windows of the Chapel of Thanksgiving and how he will be using those ideas in a model he is designing. Loire says he would like to have another meeting in New York to talk more about the project and mentions an article Stewart sent him about the nature and mysticism of the spiral.
Date: September 29, 1975
Creator: Loire, Gabriel
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire, September 12, 1975]

Description: Letter from Peter Stewart to Gabriel Loire discussing a recent meeting they had in New York. Stewart mentions their discussion about the purpose of the stained glass ceiling in the Chapel of Thanksgiving. The notes from that discussion are attached and contain information about the theme of the stained glass ceiling and passages from the Bible.
Date: September 12, 1975
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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