[Baptistry Painting for Marietta, Oklahoma] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Marietta, Oklahoma]

Black and white photograph of baptistry painting by Blanche Perry installed in baptistry of a church in Marietta, Oklahoma. Painting shows broad stream with rocks, trees, clouds, and mountains. Also shows interior of church building with pulpit and seating. Name "Raymond Brannan" inscribed on back of photograph.
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Marietta, Oklahoma #3] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Prague, Oklahoma] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Prague, Oklahoma]

Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Prague, Oklahoma. Painting shows wide water, rocks, various types of trees, sun, clouds, mountains, and is photographed outside against a brick wall with windows and a sidewalk. The inscription on the back reads in part, "'The Church' symbolized by snow capped mountain. Enshrouded in a cloud of mystery."
Date: November 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Prague, Oklahoma #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Prague, Oklahoma #2]

Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Prague, Oklahoma. Painting shows wide water, rocks, various types of trees, sun, clouds, mountains, and is photographed outside against a brick wall with windows and a sidewalk. The inscription on the back reads in part, "'The Church' symbolized by snow capped mountain. Enshrouded in a cloud of mystery."
Date: November 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Rush Springs, Oklahoma] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Rush Springs, Oklahoma]

Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Scene depicts wide water, rocks, several types of trees, mountains, clouds, and sun. Painting photographed outside against a brick wall and sidewalk.
Date: April 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting in Forgan, Oklahoma] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting in Forgan, Oklahoma]

Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Forgan, Oklahoma. Scene depicts wide river, rocks, trees, clouds, low mountains. The notes on the back of the photograph give a variety of places, names, and dates: Madisonville, Kentucky, May 5, 1950, J.W. Hatchel; Chickasha, Oklahoma, Hart. D. Mansur, April 24, 1950; Forgan, Oklahoma, April 10, 1950.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Boise City, Oklahoma] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Boise City, Oklahoma]

Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Boise City, Oklahoma.
Date: November 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Bristol, Oklahoma] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Bristol, Oklahoma]

Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Bristol, Oklahoma. Scene depicts wide river with large trees and clouds. The back of the photograph is inscribed with several names, dates, and places: Bristol, Oklahoma, May 29, 1950, Homer Wolfe, Jr.; Hondo, Texas, May 15, 1950; Hooker, Oklahoma, May 29, 1950, Ira Hickox.
Date: May 29, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma #1] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma #1]

Black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for a church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Scene depicts wide river, trees, aspens, rocks, low mountains, clouds. Theme is "The Elect Lady." Inscription on back of one photograph reads in part, "Mt. Evan symbolizes the Church." and "Colo [Colorado] scene." Painting no. 136.
Date: September 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma #2] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma #2]

Black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for a church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Scene depicts wide river, trees, aspens, rocks, low mountains, clouds. Theme is "The Elect Lady." Inscription on back of one photograph reads in part, "Mt. Evan symbolizes the Church." and "Colo [Colorado] scene." Painting no. 136.
Date: September 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma Church] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma Church]

Black and white photograph of separate scene for a baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Scene shows broad river, rocks, trees, aspens, clouds, sun, rising mountains. Painting possibly no. 133 according to inscription or no. 142 according to signed number in corner of painting.
Date: November 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma Church #2] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Chickasha, Oklahoma Church #2]

Black and white photograph of separate scene for a baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Scene shows broad river, rocks, trees, aspens, clouds, sun, rising mountains. Painting possibly no. 133 according to inscription or no. 142 according to signed number in corner of painting.
Date: November 1949
Creator: unknown
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Courtney to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Card from Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Courtney to Blanche Perry]

Illustrated card plus envelope from Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Courtney to Perry entitled "What is a Friend."
Date: November 9, 1943
Creator: Courtney, J. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Mrs. Ida Lotlis to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Card from Mrs. Ida Lotlis to Blanche Perry]

Postcard from Mrs. Ida Lotlis to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting in the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: October 22, 1943
Creator: Lotlis, Ida
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Ada Billingsley to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Christmas Card from Ada Billingsley to Blanche Perry]

Illustrated Christmas card plus envelope from Miss Ada Billingsley to Perry as thanks for the baptistry painting Perry did for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: December 12, 1943
Creator: Billingsley, Ada
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Mrs. R. B. Ballard to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Christmas Card from Mrs. R. B. Ballard to Blanche Perry]

Illustrated Christmas card plus envelope from Mrs. R.B. Ballard to Perry in appreciation for the baptistry painting Perry did for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: December 23, 1943
Creator: Ballard, R. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Church of Christ in Marietta, Oklahoma] (open access)

[Church of Christ in Marietta, Oklahoma]

Black and white photograph of the church building for the Church of Christ in Marietta, Oklahoma. Closeup of front face and building entrance. Shows sidewalk, doors, windows, trees, and a cross displayed on the building front.
Date: April 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Church of Christ in Marietta, Oklahoma #2] (open access)

[Church of Christ in Marietta, Oklahoma #2]

Black and white photograph of building exterior as a side view and the grounds of the Church of Christ in Marietta, Oklahoma. Shows church building, trees, street light, and fire hydrant.
Date: April 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Grissom to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Annie Grissom to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Mrs. Annie Grissom to Perry thanking Perry for the baptistry painting for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma. Describes opening service. Mentions Brother Wilmeth and Sister Foster.
Date: November 8, 1943
Creator: Grissom, Annie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edith Milsap to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Edith Milsap to Blanche Perry]

Letter plus envelope from Edith Millsap to Perry expressing appreciation for the baptistry painting and updating her on the congregation at Frederick, Oklahoma. Mentions that J.E. Foster and his wife had left to work at a church in Neosho, Missouri.
Date: November 19, 1944
Creator: Milsap, Edith
System: The Portal to Texas History