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The Figure of a Woman
Photocopy of article from Wineskins by Jack Welch entitled "The Figure of a Woman" (Wineskins, v.2, p. 27, May 1993). Extensive biography of Perry and description of the baptistry painting at the Church of Christ in Anson, TX. Article contains a photograph of the Anson baptistry painting which uses the theme "The Word of God and the Elect Lady."
Date:
May 1993
Creator:
Welch, Jack
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Springfield Missouri]
Handwritten essay in manuscript form entitled "Interpretation of N. National Ave. Church of Christ baptistry." Symbols mentioned include sun, cross, dove, water, sun beams, rocks, birds, flowers, and Moses's head.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for the Waverly-Belmont Church of Christ]
One typewritten essay with handwritten notations by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Baptistry Painting in the Waverly-Belmont Church of Christ." Mentions symbols of mountains, hills, fountain, stream, light, cross, sunbeam, dove birds, flowers, sheep, water, baptism, lamb, stones and rocks.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Friendship, Tennessee]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. The photo shows the painting installed in the church framed by curtains or drapes and lighting.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Friendship, Tennessee #2]
Black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. The scene depicted is of wide water with rocky banks, trees, mountains, clouds, sun. An inscription on back reads in part, "Mountain laurel on bank of stream on right. Dogwood on the left. Sheep on far bank."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Luling, Texas]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Luling, Texas. Scene depicts creek, different types of trees, large tree in foreground, hills, clouds. Painting is photographed outside against a brick wall with a sidewalk and window. Back of photograph reads in part, "Luling, Tex [Texas] in spring."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Marietta, Oklahoma]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting by Blanche Perry installed in baptistry of a church in Marietta, Oklahoma. Painting shows broad stream with rocks, trees, clouds, and mountains. Also shows interior of church building with pulpit and seating. Name "Raymond Brannan" inscribed on back of photograph.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Oroville, California]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for church in Oroville, California. Painting is against a brick wall with windows above and a rain gutter to the left. Painting depicts stream with rocks, trees, a mountain, and clouds. Inscription on back reads, "Wisteria on left -- flowers tint hillside. Mt. Shasta same interpretation as Richmond and Sacramento."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Piggott, Arkansas]
Photograph of baptistry painting done for a church in Piggott, Arkansas. Shows river flowing over rocks with mountains, trees, clouds, and sun. Inscription on the back reads, "Cross and dove blend into clouds and sunset of picture so they are hardly discernible. They are for the purpose of the gospel story."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Richmond, California]
Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a Church of Christ in Richmond, California. Depicts wide stream flowing over rocks with flowers, trees, and a large mountain. Inscription on back reads, "Mt. Shasta. Lupines and poppy tint the hills. Spiritual application based upon Ps 48:1-2, Ep. 2:19-20, Ps 89."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Santa Barbara, California]
Photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for a church in Santa Barbara, California. The photograph shows the painting installed in the church's baptistry framed by curtains with the minister nearby, identified as Brother Gabbel.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Santa Barbara, California #2]
Photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for a church in Santa Barbara, California. The photograph shows the painting in full against a brick wall.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for South Miami Church of Christ]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the South Miami Church of Christ. The painting depicts calm water, palm trees, clouds, sun, and various type of local plants.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Interpretation Letter]
An undated handwritten letter from Blanche Perry entitled "Prelude to Interpretation" with numerous symbols, scriptures, and other thoughts related to the inspiration and interpretation of one of her baptistry paintings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado]
Photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ on Ogden Street in Denver, Colorado.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #2]
Photograph, hand colored by Perry, of the painting done for "Negro Church in Denver." Notation on back reads, "Native scenery in fall."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Park Hill Church of Christ]
Photograph of a painting done by Perry for Park Hill Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Unknown Church]
Photograph of a painting done by Perry for an unknown church. Notes on back indicate it could be related to the Church of Christ in Park Hill (Denver, Colorado) or the Church of Christ in Winfield, Kansas. This is painting no.129.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Portrait]
Black and white photograph of Blanche Garrett Perry.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chillicothe, Missouri Church of Christ]
Photograph of the exterior and grounds of the Church of Christ in Chillicothe, Missouri. Notation gives address as 308 Elm.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Church of Christ in Anson, Texas]
Black and white photograph of the exterior of church building for the Church of Christ in Anson, TX. Photo shows the front and side of the church building, grounds and street, and a distant water tower.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eastside Church of Christ Brochure]
A small brochure titled "What to Expect When You Visit Us" describing the goals and worship elements of the Eastside Church of Christ congregation.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blanche Perry to Brother and Sister Bixler]
Handwritten letter from Perry to Brother and Sister Bixler discussing the history and inspiration of the Park Hill baptistry painting.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minister Tommy Smith]
Black and white photograph of exterior of the Church of Christ in Anson, TX. The minister, Tommy Smith, is in the foreground. Across the street is the church building with a car parked by the curb.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History