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[Baptistry Interpretation for Gainesville, Florida]
A handwritten manuscript by Blanche Perry entitled "Picture Interpretation" for the baptistry painting donated to the University Avenue Church of Christ. Contains notations, strikeouts, and insertions.
[Baptistry Interpretation for Gainesville, Florida #2]
A typewritten essay by Blanche Perry dated July 1941 entitled "Picture Interpretation" for the baptistry painting donated to the University Avenue Church of Christ. Symbols mentioned include sun, light, cross, dove, water, trees, moss, cypress trees.
[Baptistry Interpretation for Gainesville, Florida #3]
A typewritten essay by Blanche Perry dated July 1941 entitled "Picture Interpretation" for the baptistry painting donated to the University Avenue Church of Christ. Symbols mentioned include sun, light, cross, dove, water, trees, moss, cypress trees.
[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.
[Baptistry Interpretation for Hutchinson, Kansas #2]
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.
[Baptistry Interpretation for Las Vegas, Nevada]
Two drafts of a typewritten essay with handwritten notes. Essay entitled "Interpretation of Baptistry Painting for the Church of Christ: Las Vegas, Nevada." Describes painting based on Jordan river scene copied from encyclopedias and postcard photographs. Symbols mentioned include sunbeam cross, mountains, sunset, clouds, sun, shield, trees, leaves, rocks, stones, birds, willow, baptism, lamb, sheep, branch, Zion, Temple, Jerusalem.
[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.
[Baptistry Interpretation for Monroe, Louisiana]
Mimeographed essay plus envelope by Perry entitled "Interpretation of Baptistry Painting for the Church of Christ at Monroe, La." Handwritten notation specifies theme is "This Present Temporal Life and Eternal Life. Illustrated by the Jordan River." Symbols mentioned include Jordan River, sun beam cross, light, trees, bridegroom, clouds, leaves, rocks, stones. Name written on back of essay is Mrs. Addie Kimbrough.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[Baptistry Painting Dedication, Zamboanga City, Philippines]
Two identical black and white photographs bearing the printed caption "Baptistry Picture Dedication, Church of Christ, Zamboanga City, April 24, 1949." The photos show the interior of the church. A baptistry painting is on the platform framed with curtains. The Philippine flag is to one side and an unidentified man on the other. The first few pews of people in the congregation are shown. Two men seated on the front row but seen from the back have handwritten labels identifying them as O'Neal and Hamilton.
[Baptistry Painting Dedication, Zamboanga City, Philippines #2]
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 Sister Almonte.
[Baptistry Painting for Huntsville, Alabama]
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.'"
[Baptistry Painting for Huntsville, Alabama #2]
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.
[Baptistry Painting for Hutchinson, Kansas]
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."
[Baptistry Painting for Hutchinson, Kansas #2]
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."
[Baptistry Painting for Hutchinson, Kansas #3]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Hutchinson, Kansas. Painting depicts a calm stream with trees, rocks, mountains, clouds, and sun. Painting is outside against a brick wall.
[Baptistry Painting for Loveland, Colorado]
A black and white photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Loveland, Colorado church.
[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."
[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.
[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."
[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."
[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.
[Baptistry Painting for Sacramento, California]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Sacramento, California. Painting is standing against a brick wall with windows above and snow on the ground. Inscription on back of the photograph reads, "Mt. Shasta Calif[ornia]. Rhododendrons and red wood trees. Sacramento, Calif[ornia]."
[Baptistry Painting for San Diego, California]
An unlabeled black and white photograph showing two men holding up a baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for a Church of Christ in San Diego, California. Inscribed on the back is "San Diego."
[Baptistry Painting for San Diego, California #2]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for El Cajon Church of Christ in San Diego, California. The painting is leaning against a brick wall with a rain gutter and depicts a river with rocks, trees, mountains, and clouds.
[Baptistry Painting for Sanford, Texas]
Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Sanford, Texas.
[Baptistry Painting for Santa Cruz, California]
Photograph of the painting created by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Santa Cruz, California.
[Baptistry Painting for Selma, Alabama]
Photography of the baptistry painting done for a church in Selma, Alabama.
[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."
[Baptistry Painting for St. John, Kansas]
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.
[Baptistry Painting for Stuttgart, Arkansas]
Photograph of the baptistry painting done for a Church of Christ in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Shows river flowing over rocks with trees, clouds, sun, and sun beam cross.
[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.
[Baptistry Painting for Texline, Texas #2]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting by Perry for the church in Texline, Texas. A notation at the bottom of the photograph reads, "After Ninth Hour."
[The Baptistry Picture Interpretation]
A typewritten essay by Blanche Perry dated July 1941 entitled "The Baptistry Picture" for the baptistry painting donated to the University Avenue Church of Christ. Symbols mentioned include sun, light, cross, dove, water, trees, moss, cypress trees. Contains handwritten notes.
Be Strong in the Lord
A bed sheet with text and/or artwork used as a visual aid to a preacher's sermon. This particular sermon chart contains numerous scripture references from both the Old and New Testaments grouped into three themes: Be Strong in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10); Our Need of Strength (Jeremiah 10:23); and Elements of Strength (Hebrews 11:34).
The Bible to Man
A bed sheet with text and/or artwork used as a visual aid to a preacher’s sermon. This particular sermon chart demonstrates the idea that the text of the Bible originates with God and is passed down to mankind through certain other entities. The Old Testament path is traced "God-->H.S. (Holy Spirit)-->P. (Patriarchs?)-->O.T." The New Testament path is traced "God-->J.C. (Jesus Christ)-->H.S. (Holy Spirit)-->A.&P. (Apostles and Paul)-->N.T." Numerous supporting scriptures are listed.
Bible Way into the Church
A bed sheet with text and/or artwork used as a visual aid to a preacher's sermon. This particular chart accompanied a sermon on what are commonly called in the Churches of Christ "The Five Steps of Salvation"--Hearing the Word, Belief, Repentance of Sins, Confession, and Baptism. The point of the sermon being that this is the only path to salvation.
[Blanche Perry Agenda]
Journal with handwritten entries of events and biblical reflections by Blanche Perry. Entries are mostly of scriptures, biblical themes, and expositions. Personal events include trip to Glacier National Park (August 4 entry), and description of wedding day (begins on page with September 10). Journal contains article from the Denver Post "Wallace Ruffling the Rooster" by Charles Bartlett about Alabama governor George Wallace's presidential campaign.
[Blanche Perry Baptistry Painting]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the church in Athens, Ohio. Painting is standing outside against a brick wall with a drain pipe. An inscription on the back of the photo mentions Athens, Ohio and Monroe, Louisiana.
[Blanche Perry Baptistry Painting #2]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the church in Athens, Ohio. Painting is standing outside against a brick wall with a drain pipe. An inscription on the back of the photo mentions Athens, Ohio and Monroe, Louisiana.
[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."
[Blanche Perry Painting for Boise City, Oklahoma]
Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Boise City, Oklahoma.
[Blanche Perry Painting for Bolivar, Tennessee]
Photograph of a baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Bolivar, Tennessee. Inscriptions on photograph indicate possible location of Bolivia, Tennessee and read in part "Picture similar to Coal Hill, Arkansas" and "Fall."
[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.
[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.
[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.
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