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[Western Observer Article on Blanche Perry]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Western Observer in Anson, TX entitled "Mural for Church of Christ is Painted This Week By Mrs. Perry." Gives background on Perry's life and church service through her paintings. Gives details on the size and symbols of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Anson, TX.
Date: October 25, 1951
Creator: The Western Observer
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for La Mesa, California]

Description: A black and white photograph shows the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the church in La Mesa, California. Painting is against a brick wall and depicts wide river with different types of trees, including and willow tree, and clouds.
Date: May 1951
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry #2]

Description: Letter plus envelope from Dr. E. A. Conger to Perry confirming receipt of the baptistry painting for the church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Includes details of church meetings at Harriman, Tennessee with Brother Jim Cope.
Date: June 2, 1943
Creator: Conger, E. A.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Vega, Texas]

Description: Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Vega, Texas. Photograph is slightly blurry. Scene depicts stream with rock and trees on the banks, distant hills, clouds, sun, shaft of light.
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Harry Pickup to Blanche Perry]

Description: A letter and envelope from Harry Pickup of the University Avenue Church of Christ in Gainesville, Florida to Blanche Perry dated July 23, 1941. The letter anticipates the arrival of the baptistry painting and gives a few details of church life.
Date: July 23, 1941
Creator: Pickup, Harry
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Original Painting of the Baptistry Painting for Los Angeles, California]

Description: Original painting by Blanche Perry of the baptistry painting done for a church in Los Angeles, California. Shows calm water with grassy banks, trees including a palm tree, flowers, and hills. Clouds suggest a cross and dove. Inscription on back reads, "Negro church in Los Angeles where Bro. Hogan preaches. Native Calif. [California] scene. Poor print."
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC]

Description: Photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the Brundell Church of Christ in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The photo shows the painting in front of a window against a brick wall. The inscription on the back of the photo reads "Vancouver B.C or a Rocky Mt. Scene."
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Perrin, Texas #2]

Description: 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
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Richmond, California]

Description: Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a Church of Christ in Richmond, California. Depicts wide stream flowing over rocks with flowers, trees, and a large mountain. Inscription on back reads, "Mt. Shasta. Lupines and poppy tint the hills. Spiritual application based upon Ps 48:1-2, Ep. 2:19-20, Ps 89."
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Ulysses, Kansas]

Description: 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. Inscription on back reads, "Oct. 7 to 10 -- eleventh opening day of new building. Stayed at Bro. and Sis. Earl Williams. Theme of painting The Mountain of God or The Church of the Living God. Bro. Pickartz minister."
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting Dedication, Zamboanga City, Philippines #2]

Description: Two identical black and white photographs bearing the printed caption "Baptistry Picture Dedication, Church of Christ, Zamboanga City, April 24, 1949." The photos are taken from the back of the church building looking down the center isle at the framed baptistry painting. A man identified as "Evans" stands in the front with a Philippine flag on the side. Males are seated on the right, females are on the left. Handwritten labels identify two people, seen from the back, as Brother Almonte and Sis… more
Date: April 24, 1949
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Hutchinson, Kansas]

Description: Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Hutchinson, Kansas. The photograph shows a man on a ladder beside the painting. Inscription on back reads in part, " 'The Mountains of God' the theme. A Colorado scene." Notation at the bottom includes the phrase, "Hutchinson, Kansas" and "Laramie, Wyoming."
Date: August 4, 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for St. John, Kansas]

Description: Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in St. John, Kansas. Scene is of Jordan River with trees, sheep, clouds, sun beam cross, and dove shaped cloud.
Date: March 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Church of Christ in Marietta, Oklahoma]

Description: 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
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Interpretation for Hutchinson, Kansas #2]

Description: 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
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Huntsville, Alabama]

Description: A photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Huntsville, Alabama. The photo was taken at an unknown place in Huntsville, Alabama and depicts the bank of a river with trees, clouds, and mountains. Suggestion of a sun beam cross and dove shaped cloud. The back of the photograph bears the additional inscription "Theme 'The Word of God.'"
Date: November 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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