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[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
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
[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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1948 (open access)

Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1948

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide and much information of a miscellaneous character; also a buyers' guide and a complete classified business directory." The general index begins on page 7 and the index to advertisers begins on page 8.
Date: 1948
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1948 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1948

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1948
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1948-1949 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1948-1949

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: July 20, 1948
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
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 Vancouver Congregation]

Photo of a large group of men, women and children standing on the front stairs of the building, most of them looking at the photographer. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Vancouver, B.C. Where we held the meeting 1948."
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 9, Ed. 1, Wednesday, November 17, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 9, Ed. 1, Wednesday, November 17, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 17, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 13, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 14, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 13, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 14, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 14, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 14, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 21, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 14, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 21, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 21, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 15, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 4, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 15, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 4, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 4, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 16, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 11, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 16, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 11, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 11, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 17, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 18, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 17, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 18, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 18, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 18, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 25, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 18, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 25, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 25, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 19, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 3, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 19, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 3, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 3, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 20, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 10, 1948 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 20, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 10, 1948

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 10, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History