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[Baptistry Interpretation for Tigrett, Tennessee]

Description: 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
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Friendship, Tennessee #2]

Description: Black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. The scene depicted is of wide water with rocky banks, trees, mountains, clouds, sun. An inscription on back reads in part, "Mountain laurel on bank of stream on right. Dogwood on the left. Sheep on far bank."
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Maury City]

Description: Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Murry City, Tennessee. Scene depicts river, rocks, trees, hills, clouds, sun. Painting is photographed outside against a brick wall with a drainpipe. Inscription on back reads in part, "Native trees, misty hills, Mt. Laurel."
Date: [1935..1966]
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook]

Description: 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
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Dyersburg, Tennessee Baptistry Painting]

Description: Black and white photograph of a baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Scene depicts a narrow stream with rocks, trees, hills, sun, clouds. Back of photograph inscribed with the name "Mrs. A.B. Fowler."
Date: April 24, 1950
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Friendship, Tennessee Baptistry Interpretation]

Description: Picture Interpretation by Perry of the baptistry painting done for the Church of Christ in Friendship, Tennessee. Symbols mentioned include cedar, fir tree, pine tree, springs, mountains, birds, cross, dove, sheep, flowers, water, sun beams.
Date: 1941
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Lenoir City, Tennessee Newspaper Clipping]

Description: Newspaper clipping from The Lenoir City News showing photograph of baptistry painting installed in the church in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Photograph shows interior of the church facing front, baptistry painting framed by curtains, communion table, pulpit, pews, and board at front typically used to display song numbers, contribution, attendance, etc. Story mentions details of the redecoration and a history of the congregation and the building.
Date: August 6, 1951
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

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

Description: Letter from Dr. E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry confirming details about a painting she did for the church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Discusses services at the church in nearby town of Harriman with Brother and Sister Timmerman.
Date: March 8, 1943
Creator: Conger, E. A.
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

[Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry]

Description: Handwritten letter from Ora James (Mrs. W.C. James) to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Letter mentions Wayland James as being newly in the military service during World War II and Ora James's reaction to it. Gives details of starting the church building and congregation in Friendship. Mentions check to cover additional expenses associated with the painting.
Date: September 14, 1941
Creator: James, Ora
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry #2]

Description: Letter plus envelope from Ora James to Blanche Perry sending photographs of the church building in Friendship, Tennessee and of Wayland James. Mentions that Wayland James was appointed acting corporal in the Army.
Date: November 4, 1941
Creator: James, Ora
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry #2]

Description: One typewritten letter plus envelope from Wayland James to Blanche Perry communicating measurements of the baptistry in the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Mentions $10 enclosed as initial payment for painting and requests instructions for hanging the painting.
Date: July 31, 1941
Creator: James, Wayland
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Wayland James to Emma Hoagland]

Description: One typewritten letter from Wayland James to Miss Emma Hoagland asking Hoagland to deliver enclosed correspondence to Blanche Perry. Originally sent in the same envelope with the letter to Blanche Perry from Wayland James, also on July 5, 1941.
Date: July 5, 1941
Creator: James, Wayland
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Willard Collins to Blanche Perry]

Description: 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
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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