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[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Borger, Texas. Scene depicts wide water, rocks, trees, prominent mountain peak, clouds, sun. Painting is photographed outside against a brick wall with a window.
Date:
November 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Ulysses, Kansas #2]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Ulysses, Kansas. Photograph shows painting installed in the church building.
Date:
October 1953
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Blanche Perry from Her Nephew]
Letter from Perry's nephew describing the dedication services for the baptistry painting at the church in Rockwood, Tennessee.
Date:
June 18, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Borger, Texas #2]
Black and white photograph of a baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Borger, TX. Shows baptistry and painting framed by curved arch.
Date:
November 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Genealogy by Blanche Perry]
Unbound compiled genealogy of various branches of the families related to Blanche Perry with various transcribed documents about several key family members. Also included are a copy of the funeral program for Blanche Perry, and obituaries of James Dewitt Garrett, Hattie Garrett Rivers, and Mrs. J. W. Rivers.
Date:
1895/1990
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Hutchinson, Kansas]
Handwritten essay manuscript "Spiritual Application for Baptistry Painting: Hutchinson, Kansas" by Perry. Uses theme of "Mountain of God or The Church of the Living God." Symbols mentioned include mountains, throne, Mount Zion, stone sun, dove, light, cross, water, trees, rock, sheep, mist.
Date:
August 1949
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Autobiography Draft]
Photocopy of a manuscript written by Perry about her own life. Relates stories and incidents from childhood, about family members, her own marriage, and subsequent life.
Date:
1967-06/1967-07
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Ocala, Florida #3]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Ocala, Florida. Painting shows palm trees and other types of trees, calm water, flat land, clouds, and sun. Inscription on back of photograph reads "West Palm Beach."
Date:
1954
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for Texline, Texas]
Essay "Interpretation of the Baptistry Picture" by Perry for the church in Texline, Texas. Essay outlines the story of Jesus's life with key geographic elements that are represented either literally or symbolically in the painting.
Date:
January 1949
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Decatur, Texas]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Decatur, Texas. Scene depicts creek, rocks, different types of trees, mountains, clouds. Inscription on back bears the name "Bob Buchanan" and also the place names "Decatur, Tex [Texas]" and "Snyder, Okla [Oklahoma]."
Date:
January 24, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry]
One typewritten letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry requesting a baptistry painting for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Includes envelope.
Date:
July 5, 1941
Creator:
James, Wayland
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willard Collins to Blanche Perry]
Letter plus envelope from Willard Collins to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the Church of Christ in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Letter contains updates on other churches and ministers known by Perry and Collins.
Date:
September 5, 1941
Creator:
Collins, Willard
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. A. Talley to Blanche Perry]
A letter with envelope and attachments from F. A. Talley, minister at the Santa Cruz Church of Christ, to Blanche Perry thanking her for the painting. Included is a copy of his sermon inaugurating the painting which he says was based on Perry's own interpretation.
Date:
September 13, 1949
Creator:
Talley, F. A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Perrin, Texas]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Perrin, Texas. Painting no. 198 or no. 199. Scene depicts wide water with different types of trees, hills, clouds, shafts of light. Both photographs taken of painting outside against a brick wall. Inscription reads "Sunrise over Jordan" and on back "Jordan River ... The Sun of Righteousness Over the Jordan Hills."
Date:
October 1953
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #3]
A four-page 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:
June 19, 1966
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Jewel Biggerstaff to Blanche Perry]
Letter and envelope from Mrs. Jewel Biggerstaff to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Tom Bean, Texas. Mentions receipt of the painting, installation, check to cover costs, and details about Biggerstaff's health and that of her mother.
Date:
December 14, 1943
Creator:
Biggerstaff, Jewel
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Texline, Texas]
Photograph of baptistry painting by Perry for the church in Texline, Texas. Painting is shown installed in the baptistry in the church building.
Date:
January 1949
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Edwards to Blanche Perry]
Typewritten and signed letter by S.L. Edwards of the Church of Christ in Hoffman Heights, Aurora, Colorado, thanking Perry for the baptistry painting. Letter includes envelope and is dated October 2, 1957.
Date:
October 2, 1957
Creator:
Edwards, S.L.
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
[Baptistry Painting for Marietta, Oklahoma #3]
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.
Date:
November 1949
Creator:
Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Borger, Texas Church of Christ Bulletin]
Copy of "Church News" bulletin v.2 no. 26 for the Church of Christ in Borger, TX. Contains photograph of the exterior of the church building, lists elders and deacons, and gives schedule of services. Inside contains notes about sermon, short articles on baptism and on forgiveness, and details about the life of people in the congregation. A short announcement mentions that a baptistry painting by Blanche Perry is being shipped to the building.
Date:
November 12, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry #2]
Letter from Choice L. Bryant to Blanche Perry confirming that the Yuma, Arizona Church of Christ held an Opening Day to celebrate the baptistry painting and that Perry's cut will be mailed to Otis Webb.
Date:
June 26, 1944
Creator:
Bryant, Choice L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History