Dedication/rededication
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Address by Dominique de Menil at Dedication of "Broken Obelisk", February 28, 1971
File — RC05X, Box: 01
Identifier: 19710228_RC05X_01
Scope and Contents
Address by Mrs. John de Menil at the dedication of "Broken Obelisk," given in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, on Sunday, February 28, 1971
Dates:
Event: February 28, 1971
Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration , 2017-01-15
File — Shelf 31, Box: 97, Folder: 14
Identifier: 31.97.14
Abstract
5pm: Reception on the Plaza
5:30pm: Ceremony welcoming the return of Barnett Newman’s Broken Obelisk
6pm: Reception continues
7pm: The Fierce Urgency of Now, a lecture by Leonard Pitts, Jr.In honor of the life and work of the Rev. Dr. King, our Annual Celebration began with a ceremony on the plaza to welcome the return of the Broken Obelisk by Barnett Newman after a year away for conservation. The event included words by Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby, Wheeler Baptist Church Senior...
Dates:
Event: 2017-01-15
Broken Obelisk, Address made by Dominique de Menil at dedication of Broken Obelisk, 1971-02-28
File — RC02H
Identifier: 19710228_RC02H_15
Scope and Contents
Text of the address made by Dominique de Menil at the dedication of the Broken Obelisk, given in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Sunday, February 28, 1971.
Dates:
1971-02-28
Broken Obelisk, Correspondence, Barnett and Annalee Newman to de Menils, 1969 - 1971
File — RC02H
Identifier: 1969-1971_RC02H_09
Scope and Contents
Five letters of correspondence between Barnett Newman, Annalee Newman, John de Menil, and Dominique de Menil regarding the Broken Obelisk and its dedication to Martin Luther King Jr.
Dates:
1969 - 1971
Broken Obelisk, Correspondence, telegram from Coretta Scott King to Dr. Thomas Shannon, 1971-02-24
File — RC02H
Identifier: 19710224_RC02H_14
Dates:
1971-02-24
Broken Obelisk, Excerpts from city council minutes, 1969-08-20
File — RC02H
Identifier: 19690820_RC02H_03
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Files include:0. Broken Obelisk, Chapel handout, n.d.
0. Broken Obelisk, Details of sculpture written by Dominique de Menil, n.d.
0. Broken Obelisk, Correspondence, Handwritten note from Virginia Wright to Dominique de Menil regarding file on Broken Obelisk, n.d.
02. Broken Obelisk, Excerpts from City Council Minutes, 1969-08-20
03. Broken Obelisk, Letter and newspaper clippings from Barnett "Barney" Newman, 1969-08-26
04. Broken Obelisk, Houston City Conflictin media, newspaper...
Dates:
1969-08-20
Broken Obelisk, Press releases, 1969 - 1979
File — RC02H
Identifier: 1969-1979_RC02H_10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Files include:0. Broken Obelisk, Chapel handout, n.d.
0. Broken Obelisk, Details of sculpture written by Dominique de Menil, n.d.
0. Broken Obelisk, Correspondence, Handwritten note from Virginia Wright to Dominique de Menil regarding file on Broken Obelisk, n.d.
02. Broken Obelisk, Excerpts from City Council Minutes, 1969-08-20
03. Broken Obelisk, Letter and newspaper clippings from Barnett "Barney" Newman, 1969-08-26
04. Broken Obelisk, Houston City Conflictin media, newspaper...
Dates:
Publication: 1969 - 1979
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr , 2011-01-15
File — Shelf 30, Box: 92, Folder: 19
Identifier: 30.92.19
Abstract
The Rev. James A. Forbes and Music by New Orleans Jazz Ensemble, Huslers Brass BandThe Chapel’s 40th anniversary kick-off event will honor Dr. Martin Luther King and celebrate the dedication of Barnett Newman’s Broken Obelisk to the slain human rights leader. Chapel co-founder Dominique De Menil wrote that the juxtaposition of the Broken Obelisk and the Chapel is symbolic of the institution’s dual vocation of contemplation and action. Dr. King’s life clearly demonstrates the...
Dates:
Event: 2011-01-15
Dedication and Opening of the Rothko Chapel and Broken Obelisk, 1971-02-26 - 1971-02-28
File — RC10A
Scope and Contents
1. Dedication of Rothko Chapel, Order of Celebration, Friday, February 26, 1971
a. Greeting and Invocation: Reverend Benedict Ashley (O.P.)
b. Introduction: Reverend Thompson L. Shannon
c. Address: Mrs. John de Menil (Dominique de Menil)
d. Benediction: Rabbi Levi Olan
e. Performers:
- Guitar Ensemble: Joe Mowrer
- Organist: Robert Anderson
- Singers: The Houston Baptist College Singers
-- R. Paul Green, Director
2. Press Release: The...
Dates:
Event: 1971-02-26 - 1971-02-28
Interfaith Service to commemorate the dedication of the Chapel as a sanctuary open to all, 1996-02-27
File
Identifier: RC10A1990-1999
Abstract
Prayer leaders of 10 different religious traditions and denominations spoke including the Honorable Andrew Young, followed by a reception and inter-religious and ethnic fellowship. The ceremony was recorded by Cable TV and shown several times on their Public Access Channel in Houston- copies are available for private viewing
Dates:
Event: 1996-02-27