Resource Type

[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation] (open access)

[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]

An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Date: 1935
Creator: United States--National Guard.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #3] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #3]

Color photograph of baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Corsicana, Texas. Photograph shows painting framed by wooden arch of baptistry, part of the pulpit, and microphone. Inscription on back of the photographs reads, "Jordan River. Mt. of Temptation. This Present Temporal and Eternal Life."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. A. R. Creviston to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. A. R. Creviston to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Mrs. A.R. Creviston to Perry. Author states she was the first person in Utah to be baptized in the Church of Christ. Talks about her Mormon background, her family, and mentions Otis Gatewood, Jimmie Lovell, and a Brother Smith as instrumental to her baptism.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Creviston, A. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Red Scrapbook with Black Cord] (open access)

[Red Scrapbook with Black Cord]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely Next to Painting] (open access)

[Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely Next to Painting]

Photograph of Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely standing beside the painting done by Perry and installed in the baptistry at the church in Pampa, Texas. Painting depicts water, rocks, trees, hills, mountains, clouds, shafts of light. Photograph shows arched baptistry framing the painting. Inscription on back of photograph reads in part, "Mrs. Pursely assisted."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Red Scrapbook with Gold Cord] (open access)

[Red Scrapbook with Gold Cord]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Outline of Painting Notes by Minister Murray] (open access)

[Outline of Painting Notes by Minister Murray]

"Outline in brief of remarks made on the painting for the Adams Oklahoma Church of Christ" by Minister W.R. Murray of Liberal, Kansas (undated). Title on front reads, "Dedication of Adams Okla [Oklahoma] Picture." Notes in outline indicate painting theme of Jordan River. Symbols mentioned in outline include hills, cross of light, Jordan, light, trees, leaves, rocks and stones, birds. Painting possibly no. 124.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Murray, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Rochester, Texas] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Rochester, Texas]

Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Rochester, Texas. Scene depicts flowing stream, rocks, large rock in the center of the stream, various types of trees, hills and mountains, clouds, sun. Painting is installed in the church with portion of the baptistry showing.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #2]

Color photograph of baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Corsicana, Texas. Photograph shows painting framed by wooden arch of baptistry, part of the pulpit, and microphone.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Grey Notebook] (open access)

[Grey Notebook]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated. Special items of note: 1. Typed letter from J. Allman Pitts with church in Blackwell, Oklahoma thanking Perry for the painting. Perry notes, "It is letters like this that causes me to give so much of my time painting." --2. Article from Miami Sunday News Magazine "Seventh Avenue Church of Christ" giving extensive history of that congregation --3. Article on the history of the Church of Christ in Monroe, Louisiana --4. Letter from Otis Gatewood to Don Morris, President of Abilene Christian College, introducing Yvonne Noel and asking for a place for her at the college.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #1] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #1]

Color photograph of baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas. Closeup of painting installed in baptistry. Scene is of wide water, rocks, trees, mountains, clouds, and sunbeam cross. Shows part of baptistry arch framing the painting. Inscription on back reads, "Colors have faded. A golden and rose sunset with rose and mauve shadows and glow on cliffs."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for the Church of Christ, Julian-Cedar] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for the Church of Christ, Julian-Cedar]

Pamphlet entitled "Baptistry Interpretation" for Church of Christ, Julian-Cedar. Inside title "Interpretation of the Baptistry Scene at the West Cedar Ave. Church of Christ." Enclosed painting interpretation mentions symbols of sun, Godhead, cross, water, cove, baptism, rocks, lambs, mountains, trees, clouds, and rainbow.
Date: [1935..1960]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Spartanburg, South Carolina] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Spartanburg, South Carolina]

Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Inscription on back reads in part, "Jordan River. Scene taken from composite of several true views with spring flowers." Notations on back indicate place names for Spartanburg, South Carolina and for Ramer, Alabama, and inscription on front of photo indicates Spartanburg, Tennessee.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, February 1935] (open access)

[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, February 1935]

Statement listing information about an insurance policy owned by Perry Sayles that covers a dwelling with a garage, including the company, amount, and premium due.
Date: February 6, 1935
Creator: Freyschlag Insurance Agency
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: June 1935] (open access)

[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: June 1935]

Series of statements documenting interest earned on barrels of oil from fields owned by Perry Sayles, A. M. Foote, D. K. Scott, Nolan Foote, and Pearl Anderson, with a breakdown of locations, amounts, and other details.
Date: 1935-07~
Creator: Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for One 1935 Standard Tutor] (open access)

[Receipt for One 1935 Standard Tutor]

Receipt for an automobile, 1935 Standard Tutor, sold to Guy Patterson by V8 Sales Ford Services. The receipt includes the payment details.
Date: February 28, 1935
Creator: V8 Sales Ford Service
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: April 1935] (open access)

[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: April 1935]

Series of statements documenting interest earned on barrels of oil from fields owned by Perry Sayles, A. M. Foote, D. K. Scott, and Pearl Anderson, with a breakdown of locations, amounts, and other details.
Date: 1935-05~
Creator: Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for City of Eastland Delinquent Taxes, September 19, 1935] (open access)

[Receipt for City of Eastland Delinquent Taxes, September 19, 1935]

Receipt for delinquent taxes for the year of 1932 paid by Perry Sayles to the City of Eastland, Texas.
Date: September 19, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company, March 18, 1935] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company, March 18, 1935]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company.
Date: March 18, 1935
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, July 2, 1935] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, July 2, 1935]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: July 2, 1935
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: May 1935] (open access)

[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: May 1935]

Series of statements documenting interest earned on barrels of oil from fields owned by Perry Sayles, A. M. Foote, D. K. Scott, and Pearl Anderson, with a breakdown of locations, amounts, and other details.
Date: 1935-06~
Creator: Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 10, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 10, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas for $100.00.
Date: October 10, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, December 21, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, December 21, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the Texas State Bank of Eastland for $55.00. There are notes about the deposits written on the slip.
Date: December 21, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: September 1935] (open access)

[Summary Statement of Oil Run Interest: September 1935]

Series of statements documenting interest earned on barrels of oil from fields owned by Perry Sayles, A. M. Foote, D. K. Scott, and Pearl Anderson, with a breakdown of locations, amounts, and other details. There's a note informing royalty owners of a new federal tax going into effect September 1, 1935 and a promissory note from Perry Sayles to the First National Bank of Strawn in the amount of $250.00 dated October 5, 1935.
Date: October 1935
Creator: Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company
System: The Portal to Texas History