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Key public individuals

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Includes but is not limited to well known figures such as Morton Feldman, Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela, Ann Richards, Dalai Lama, Elian Cozens, Mickey Leland, Ron Dellums, Pandit Pran Nath, Desmond Tutu, Gorbachev, Yasir Arafat, Shimon Peres, Ambassador White. Does not include key individuals such as Dominique and John de Menil, Mark Rothko, Howard Barnstone, Oscar Romero and Eugene Aubrey, who have their own subject headings.

Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

Oscar Romero Award-Vienna , 1993

 File — Drawer 86, Folder: 12
Identifier: 86.12
Abstract

Janet Light,Monsenor Arturo Rivera Damas, Ms. Gordana Knezevic, Dominique de Menil, Timothy Wirth, Rasim Cerimagic, Rigoberta Menchu, Don Easum, Michael Schreyer, Charles Furth, His Excellency Michael D.Higgins, Adama Dieng, G. Mautner-Markhof, Rasim Ceremagic, Mr Oswald Strangl, Suna Umari, Elsian Cozens,Michael D. Higgins T.D.,

Dates: Event: 1993

Pandit Pran Nath morning ragas , 1981-11-15

 File — Drawer 85, Folder: 16
Identifier: 85.16
Abstract

Pandit Pran Nath, Marion Zazeela, Terry Riley

Dates: Event: 1981-11-15

Photo Gift from Istituto Per Le Scienze Religose (included Pope John Paul II) , 1995-12-21

 File — Drawer 86, Folder: 17
Identifier: 86.17
Abstract

Pope John Paul II

Dates: Event: 1995-12-21

Prayer for World Peace with H.H. Dalai Lama , 1991-03-31

 File — Drawer 86, Folder: 05
Identifier: 86.05
Abstract

Dalai Lama, Dominique de Menil

Dates: Event: 1991-03-31

President Jimmy Carter’s First Visit to the Rothko Chapel , 1983

 File — Drawer 85, Folder: 27
Identifier: 85.27
Abstract

Mrs. Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Carter, Nabila Drooby, Thompson L. Shannon, Dominique de Menil, Miles Glaser

Dates: Event: 1983

Raimond Pannikar and Sissy Farenholdt, 1998-02-28

 File — Drawer 89, Folder: 21
Identifier: 89.21
Abstract

A publicity photograph is labeled Ramon Pannikar Edinburgh Giffin lectures, copyright N. Salaf. The remainder are photographs of Ramon Pannikar and Sissy Farenholdt speaking in the chapel. Although the labels on the back of these photographs are Sue Davis Communications 2001, the last event that Pannikar spoke at in the chapel was the Homage to Dominique de Menil on February 28 1998. It is inferred that the photos are from this event.

Dates: Event: 1998-02-28

Reflections of his holiness’ visit to Houston, 1979-09-22

 File — Shelf 26, Box: 78, Folder: 61
Identifier: 26.78.61
Abstract

Bob Thurman

Dates: Event: 1979-09-22

Rigoberta Menchu: Reception and Talk, 1992-04-29

 File — Shelf 27, Box: 81, Folder: 16
Identifier: 27.81.16
Abstract

Sheila Jackson Lee, Eleanor Tinsley, Rigoberta Menchú She was presented with the proclamation from the city of Houston declaring April 29 Rigoberta Menchú Day

Dates: Event: 1992-04-29

Rothko Chapel & Carter-Menil Human Rights Awards, 1991-12-07 - 1991-12-08

 File — Drawer 86, Folder: 09
Identifier: 86.09
Abstract Sissy Farenthold, President Jimmy Carter, Caleb Rossiter, Dr. Cesar Alvarez Guadamuz, Sebastion Suy Perebal, Gov. Ann Richards, Nelson Mandela, Dominque de Menil,Fermina Lopez Castro, Mrs. William Lawson,Miss Victoria de Menil, Mrs. Georges de Menil, Ignacio Gomez, Juan Guillermo Cano Busquets,Dr. Peter Wood, Fr. Miguel Estrada, Fr Charles Beirne, Monsenor Rodolfo Quezada Toruno, Dr. Cesar Alvarez Guadamuz, Dr. Custodio,Fr. Edward Arroyo, Fr Brian Zinnamon, Ms. Biance Jagger, Dr. Jonathon...
Dates: 1991-12-07 - 1991-12-08

Rothko Chapel Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration , 1996-02-27

 File — Shelf 27, Box: 82, Folder: 01-10
Identifier: 27.82.01
Abstract

Celebration dinner and introduction of new Board members was offered to friends and contributors at the Menil Collection. Ann Richards spoke about the importance of spirituality in our lives and the role the Rothko Chapel plays in the life of the community. Dominique de Menil shared memories and experiences relating to the creation of the Chapel and aspirations for the future

Dates: Event: 1996-02-27