[Baptistry Interpretation for Tigrett, Tennessee] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Tigrett, Tennessee]

Interpretative essay "Spiritual Applications" by Perry of the baptistry painting for the church in Tigrett, Tennessee. Also includes a copy of a poem "Redbuds for 'Ressurection'" by Lucy Stanley, and a copy of the poem "The Dogwood. For the Cross of Death" by Elizabeth S. Asgood.
Date: May 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Park Hill Church of Christ Bulletin] (open access)

[Park Hill Church of Christ Bulletin]

Bulletin for Park Hill Church of Christ called "Park Hill Publisher." Describes people and activities of the congregation on this date. Lists elders, deacons, and church address.
Date: December 19, 1948
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Shepherd, Michigan] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Shepherd, Michigan]

Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Shepherd, Michigan. Painting is photographed outside against a brick wall with a window. Inscription on back reads "Shepherd, Michigan or Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. No. 109."
Date: 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting Diary] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting Diary]

A record of names, addresses, and other notes associated with various painting projects undertaken by Blanche Perry. Recorded in a paper diary. Entries contain contact information, names, addresses, etc. of churches requesting paintings, record of letters received and sent regarding status of project, money received to cover expenses, painting numbers, etc. Often contains notations on painting theme or descriptions of local baptistries. Occasionally contains personal notes about the people in the congregation. Contains two items tucked inside back cover. One is a color postcard of the Mt. of the Holy Cross in Colorado, which served as inspiration for several Perry paintings. The second item is a black and white photograph of Pasonanca Falls of Zamboanga, Philippines. The inscription on the back reads, "This card sent to me from the Philippines. I copied it as part of the baptistry I sent to the church there. Bert Perry later went there as a missionary."
Date: 1948/1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Loveland, Colorado] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Loveland, Colorado]

A black and white photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Loveland, Colorado church.
Date: March 14, 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Shepherd, Michigan] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Shepherd, Michigan]

Handwritten essay by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Picture: Shepherd, Mich." Symbols mentioned include sun, light, clouds, dove shaped cloud, water, trees, rocks, sheep, birds, flowers.
Date: November 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sadie Darby to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Sadie Darby to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Sadie Darby to Perry functioning to return the interpretation for the baptistry painting made for the church in Lewis, Kansas.
Date: February 29, 1948
Creator: Darby, Sadie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Loveland, Colorado] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Loveland, Colorado]

Typewritten essay by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Painting: Loveland Church of Christ." Symbols mentioned include Longs Peak, mountains, a sun beam cross, clouds, water, water reflection, trees, rocks.
Date: March 14, 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Vancouver, BC] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for Vancouver, BC]

A handwritten letter from Blanche Perry entitled "Interpretation of Picture in The Church of Christ in Vancouver, B.C. Canada." It describes the inspiration for the paintings and their symbols, along with relevant Bible scriptures and hymns.
Date: March 16, 1948
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History