[Letter from Edith Millsap to Blanche Perry #2] (open access)

[Letter from Edith Millsap to Blanche Perry #2]

Letter plus envelope from Edith Millsap to Perry thanking Perry for the baptistry painting in the church in Frederick, Oklahoma. Describes opening service and role of Mrs. Foster in reading the painting's interpretation.
Date: November 8, 1943
Creator: Millsap, Edith
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Marietta, Oklahoma #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Marietta, Oklahoma #2]

Black and white photograph of the baptistry painting by Perry for a church in Marietta, Oklahoma. Photograph taken outside against a brick wall with a sidewalk. Painting depicts a broad stream, rocks, various types of trees, sun, clouds, and mountains. Inscription on back gives theme as "'The Mountain of God' of Church."
Date: November 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bulletin from the Santa Cruz Church of Christ] (open access)

[Bulletin from the Santa Cruz Church of Christ]

A church bulletin from the Santa Cruz Church of Christ announcing the special service in honor of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Hopkinsville, Kentucky #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Hopkinsville, Kentucky #2]

A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Painting is of river with trees and rocky hills, clouds, and sun. Inscription on back reads in part, "True view except color, of Jordan river scene. Theme Sunrise over the Jordan illustrating The Christian era."
Date: November 1950
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Brinn to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Brinn to Blanche Perry]

Letter from J.H. Brinn to Blanche Perry inviting Perry to visit the Church of Christ in Dell, Arkansas. Gives directions for locating the town.
Date: March 28, 1952
Creator: Brinn, J. H.
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook] (open access)

[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook]

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: 1940/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Binder] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Binder]

Black, two-ring binder originally containing the religious essays by Blanche Perry.
Date: [1895..1990]
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Williams to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Virginia Williams to Blanche Perry]

Letter from from Virginia Williams of the Yuma, Arizona Church of Christ congregation to Blanche Perry thanking her for the painting and including a check of $10 to help cover the shipping costs. Mentions that Williams recently had a baby boy.
Date: July 16, 1944
Creator: Williams, Virgina
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama]

Photograph of baptistry painting done for the Church of Christ in Spruce Pine, Alabama. Depicts river flowing past trees with mountains, hills, and clouds in the background. Back of photo bears inscription C. B. Isom.
Date: July 2, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
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 R. P. Westbruch to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from R. P. Westbruch to Blanche Perry]

Envelope and handwritten letter from R. P. Westbruch requesting a baptistry painting from Perry for the Pennville Church of Christ in Trion, Georgia. Includes a sketch with measurements of the church auditorium interior and baptistry area.
Date: September 23, 1953
Creator: Westbruch, R. P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Interpretation Letter] (open access)

[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
[Lenoir City, Tennessee Newspaper Clipping] (open access)

[Lenoir City, Tennessee Newspaper Clipping]

Newspaper clipping from The Lenoir City News showing photograph of baptistry painting installed in the church in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Photograph shows interior of the church facing front, baptistry painting framed by curtains, communion table, pulpit, pews, and board at front typically used to display song numbers, contribution, attendance, etc. Story mentions details of the redecoration and a history of the congregation and the building.
Date: August 6, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Card from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Blanche Perry]

Illustrated note card "In Appreciation" plus envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Kidwell, Dave
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Pickup to Blanche Perry #2] (open access)

[Letter from Harry Pickup to Blanche Perry #2]

A letter and envelope from Harry Pickup of the University Avenue Church of Christ in Gainesville, Florida to Blanche Perry dated September 11, 1941. The letter confirms receipt of the baptistry painting with a few details of the installation and thanks Perry for her work.
Date: September 11, 1941
Creator: Pickup, Harry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Bolivar, Tennessee] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Bolivar, Tennessee]

Photograph of a baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Bolivar, Tennessee. Inscriptions on photograph indicate possible location of Bolivia, Tennessee and read in part "Picture similar to Coal Hill, Arkansas" and "Fall."
Date: November 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2] (open access)

[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2]

A copy of a 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: October 1938
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado] (open access)

[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 Essays] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Essays]

Collection of essays written by Blanche Perry on various religious topics. Partial contents include "The Face of Jesus -- The Son of God," "Curse of Ham," "The Song of Solomon," "The Children of Bethel," "Jeshurun or Jesurun."
Date: 1895/1990
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Figure of a Woman (open access)

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 Painting for Hialeah, Florida #3] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Hialeah, Florida #3]

A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Hialeah, Florida. Photograph shows painting installed in the baptistry and depicts water, clouds, and palm trees.
Date: January 1956
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC #2]

Photograph of the baptistry paintings created by Blanche Perry for Blundell Church of Christ in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Notes on the back of the photo read in part "Brundell Church, Vancouver, B.C., May 1957, visited the church Aug. 1957" and "Jordan River near Tiberias ... Taken from Sawyers View Master scences of Holy Land."
Date: May 8, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History