[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 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
[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blanche Perry to Brother and Sister Bixler] (open access)

[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
[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Park Hill Church of Christ Directory] (open access)

[Park Hill Church of Christ Directory]

"Members of Park Hill Church" dated September 1, 1939. Shows names and addresses.
Date: September 1, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ] (open access)

[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ]

Typed essay by Perry entitled "Spiritual Interpretation of Picture: Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ" dated October 19, 1937.
Date: October 19, 1937
Creator: Perry, Blanche Garrett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Denver Post Article on Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Denver Post Article on Blanche Perry]

Clipping of a newspaper article from the Denver Post, dated December 1, 1958, entitled "Woman, 68, Expected to Die of TB in '24, Completes 212th Painting for Her Church." Contains photograph of Perry touching up the baptistry painting of the Thornton Church of Christ in Denver. Article contains history of Perry and how she became involved in creating baptistry paintings.
Date: December 1, 1958
Creator: Prouty, Dick
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Park Hill Church of Christ] (open access)

[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
[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
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
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #4] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #4]

Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Sherman Street Church of Christ, dated 1937. Shows mountains with a cross prominently displayed on center peak, sun breaking through dark clouds, trees and rocks along the bank of a river. Painting no. 1.
Date: 1937
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ #2] (open access)

[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ #2]

Typed draft essay by Perry entitled "Spiritual Interpretation of Picture: Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ" dated October 19, 1937. Early draft of finished copy with revisions and notations by Perry. Uses theme of The Elect Lady. Symbols and images mentioned include Rocky Mountains, Mount Evans, citizenship in heaven, cross, shaft of light, sun, dove-shaped cloud, water, rock, trees.
Date: October 19, 1937
Creator: Perry, Blanche Garrett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sherman Street Church of Christ Bulletin] (open access)

[Sherman Street Church of Christ Bulletin]

Colorado Christian vol. 1 no. 9 dated November 15, 1936. This is the bulletin for the Sherman Street Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to the memory of John D. Evans who was a founder of the Sherman Street Church of Christ. Lists church address, key members, and an inspirational message entitled "Gleaning" by James L. Lovell.
Date: November 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for the Waverly-Belmont Church of Christ] (open access)

[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
[Spiritual Application of the Arvada Baptistry Painting] (open access)

[Spiritual Application of the Arvada Baptistry Painting]

A typewritten essay entitled "Spiritual Application of the Arvada Baptistry Painting: Theme -- The Triumphant Church." Mentions local scenery and symbols of rock, water, steams, trees, sheep, birds, flowers.
Date: May 26, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche Garrett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #2] (open access)

[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

[Photograph of J.P. Sewell in Front of Buildings]

Photograph of J.P. Sewell holding his hat against his hip in front of a brick building. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "By the Church in Denver, Colo., where Mrs Lamb wanted you to go preach."
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Denver Church of Christ]

Photograph of the Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, with snow on the ground and the sidewalk cleared. The back of the photograph, "Denver, Colo. where E. Linn preached when I was there."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Colorado Capitol Building]

Photograph of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Colorado, showing the front of the building with snow on the ground.
Date: 1946?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Photographs of Denver Church]

Two different photographs of the West Cedar Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado. Both images show a different view of the steps with snow on them.
Date: January 23, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Group in Front of Fountain]

Photograph of three women and J.P. Sewell in front of the large fountain at Denver Park.
Date: September 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Training School Women]

Photograph of a group of women who served lunch during the Training School standing outside in Denver, Colorado.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History