Interview with Dr. Bruce Davis, June 29, 1987 captions transcript

Interview with Dr. Bruce Davis, June 29, 1987

A videorecording of an interview with Dr. Bruce Davis, Director of the Center for the Study of Aging at Abilene Christian University, conducted by ACU Vice President and Dean of Campus Life, Dr. Gary McCaleb, on June 29, 1987.
Date: June 29, 1987
Creator: Davis, Bruce & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Linda Lay Shuler, June 23, 1988 captions transcript

Interview with Linda Lay Shuler, June 23, 1988

Interview with Linda Lay Shuler, author of "She Who Remembers." In the interview, Shuler discusses her book.
Date: June 23, 1988
Creator: Shuler, Linda Lay & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newsletter for the Church of Christ in Friendship, Tennessee] (open access)

[Newsletter for the Church of Christ in Friendship, Tennessee]

Church newsletter for the Church of Christ in Friendship, Tennessee. News items include an upcoming gospel meeting led by Fred Chunn, new song books entitled "Christian Hymns," circulation of the church bulletin, and a theological piece entitled "Factors in our Salvation."
Date: June 18, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma Gatewood to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Alma Gatewood to Blanche Perry]

Letter plus envelope from Alma Gatewood to Perry discussing the baptistry painting Gatewood painted for the church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Date: June 5, 1941
Creator: Gatewood, Alma
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Blanche Perry from Her Nephew] (open access)

[Letter to Blanche Perry from Her Nephew]

Letter from Perry's nephew describing the dedication services for the baptistry painting at the church in Rockwood, Tennessee.
Date: June 18, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Autobiography Draft] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Autobiography Draft]

Photocopy of a manuscript written by Perry about her own life. Relates stories and incidents from childhood, about family members, her own marriage, and subsequent life.
Date: 1967-06/1967-07
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #3] (open access)

[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #3]

A four-page typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.
Date: June 19, 1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry #2] (open access)

[Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry #2]

Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry confirming that the Yuma, Arizona Church of Christ held an Opening Day to celebrate the baptistry painting and that Perry's cut will be mailed to Otis Webb.
Date: June 26, 1944
Creator: Bryant, Choice L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ] (open access)

[Bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ]

A copy of a bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ's open house excerpting Blanche Perry's interpretation of the baptistry painting, introducing Eastside's minister, Douglas G. Young, listing church elders and deacons, and giving a brief history of the Eastside Church of Christ.
Date: June 19, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Stratton, Nebraska] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Stratton, Nebraska]

Handwritten manuscript "Spiritual Interpretation of Picture: Stratton, Neb." for baptistry painting no. 100 done by Perry for church in Stratton, Nebraska.
Date: June 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #3] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #3]

Photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Sheridan Blvd. Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado. An inscription on the back dates the painting as June 1950 with the name Ray Osborne.
Date: June 1950
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Comfort, O Comfort My People transcript

Comfort, O Comfort My People

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Woodroof, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 33, Ed. 1, Friday, June 4, 1937 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 33, Ed. 1, Friday, June 4, 1937

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: June 4, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 34, Ed. 1, Friday, June 17, 1938 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 34, Ed. 1, Friday, June 17, 1938

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: June 17, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 57, Ed. 1, Wednesday, June 6, 1990 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 57, Ed. 1, Wednesday, June 6, 1990

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: June 6, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dr. Jesus Comes to Church: Practical Ministry Ideas transcript

Dr. Jesus Comes to Church: Practical Ministry Ideas

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Dr. Phil McGraw has become a cultural icon. His forthright manner has won him a legion of fans. If 'Dr. Jesus' were to visit our church, how would he minister to the bereft, the burning and the bitter?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Scott, John
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Day Spa for the Christian transcript

Day Spa for the Christian

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The first session will examine the conflicts faced by the Christian performing artist and strategies on how to overcome them. In the second session, participants will view dramatic presentations, perform personal assessments of the spiritual gifts, and discover how those gifts can be used to edify the church."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Bennett, Geannetta
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Qualities of an Effective Christian - Part 1 transcript

The Qualities of an Effective Christian - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "How should a Christian 'dress for success' in witnessing to a society that loves to play the role of Joan Rivers, critic extraordinaire? Class examines the virtues that Christians are called to be clothed in to influence others for Jesus Christ."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Smith, Shon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Second Look at Matthew - Oh Yes! transcript

A Second Look at Matthew - Oh Yes!

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "References to the prophets (including Isaiah) explode in Matthew! What's happening here? Is Matthew simply claiming the prophets predicted the Christ? A second look at Matthew and prophets reveals striking claims about the identity of Jesus and a message of renewal."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Pemberton, Glenn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Organizing and Writing a Spiritual Memoir transcript

Organizing and Writing a Spiritual Memoir

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Writing your spiritual memoir leaves a legacy of faith and ethical values for your family. Isaiah tells the Israelites in Isaiah 51:1,'Look to the rock from which you were cut…' Class will enable the writer to begin that process."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Thomas, Judy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Preacher's Workshop: Part 3 transcript

The Preacher's Workshop: Part 3

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 25, 2003
Creator: Fleer, David
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Kinder, Gentler Look at Matthew 19 transcript

A Kinder, Gentler Look at Matthew 19

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Take another look at Matthew 19. By seeing it in the larger perspective of Matthew's emphasis on mercy, we may deliver this text from the war-zone of views on marriage and divorce."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Mick, Kenneth
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeing and Hearing Our God transcript

Seeing and Hearing Our God

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's prophetic career began with a personal encounter with God that opened Isaiah's eyes to God's perspective on the sin around him. His prophecies continue to challenge God's people to come face to face with the God who sees and hears."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Willis, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sermon as Dialogue transcript

The Sermon as Dialogue

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Where does preaching fit into the conversation about the missional church? The church that strives to carry out the mission of christ will recover the call to be "in the world, but not of the world." Preaching missionally will help us find our way."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Christian, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History