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Black and white photograph of exterior of the Church of Christ in Anson, TX. The minister, Tommy Smith, is in the foreground. Across the street is the church building with a car parked by the curb.
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Envelope and letter from Judson Woodbridge of the Church of Christ in Wellington, Kansas to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting and mentioning minor details with respect to installation.
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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.
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Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Victory, Texas. Scene depicts wide water with various types of trees, clouds.
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Photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for a church in Santa Barbara, California. The photograph shows the painting in full against a brick wall.
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A typewritten essay "Interpretation of the picture in the auditorium of the 7th Ave. Church of Christ, Miami, Fla., a creation of Mrs. Blanche G. Perry of Denver, Colorado." Symbols mentioned include palm trees, sand, flowers and birds, reeds, rocks, dove, cross, sun's rays, sunset, water. Includes handwritten edits. Note at top reads "One of my first interpretations. Written in 1940."
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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.
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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.
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Photograph of Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely standing beside the painting done by Perry and installed in the baptistry at the church in Pampa, Texas. Painting depicts water, rocks, trees, hills, mountains, clouds, shafts of light. Photograph shows arched baptistry framing the painting. Inscription on back of photograph reads in part, "Mrs. Pursely assisted."
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A letter from Mrs. R.B. Priesitey to Blanche Perry requesting a baptistry painting for the church in Greenfield, Tennessee after seeing the painting done for the church in Friendship, Tennessee.
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Black and white photograph of baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. The photo shows the painting installed in the church framed by curtains or drapes and lighting.
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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.
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Incomplete letter from an unknown person to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting done for the church in Nashville, Tennessee. Mentions several comments from other church members regarding how the painting affected them. Includes personal details of author.
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One handwritten letter from Richard and Elsie (cousins to Blanche Perry) thanking Perry for her painting. Mentions Fred Robertson's baptism and personal friend Frank Lee Garrett.
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Letter plus envelope from Alma Gatewood to Perry discussing the baptistry painting Gatewood painted for the church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Envelope from Mrs. L. D. Webb to Perry. Envelope written on stationery from the Yellowstone and Teton National Parks with color picture on the front.
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Letter plus envelope from Russell Lockhart of the Church of Christ in South Parkersburg, West Virginia to Perry requesting a bapistry painting. Request for a painting was inspired by the painting Perry did for the church in Athens, Ohio. Mentions average size and attendance of the South Side congregation and various people and ministries in which the church is involved. Letter is typewritten on church letterhead.
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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.
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Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for the church in Lenoir city, Tennessee. Scene depicts willow tree, wide river, rocks, trees, clouds.
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A color painting in miniature of the baptistry painting for the Capital Heights Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Signed and dated by Blanche Perry. Shows sun beam cross, dove shaped cloud, calm river, and tree lined banks.
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