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- [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 Painting for Friendship, Tennessee]
- 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.
- [Baptistry Painting for Friendship, Tennessee #2]
- 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."
- [Baptistry Painting for Lenoir City, Tennessee]
- 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.
- [Baptistry Painting for Maury City]
- 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."
- [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."
- [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.
- [Dyersburg, Tennessee Baptistry Painting]
- 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."
- [Friendship, Tennessee Baptistry Interpretation]
- 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.
- [Lenoir City, Tennessee Newspaper Clipping]
- 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.
- [Letter from E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry]
- 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.
- [Letter from E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry #2]
- 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.
- [Letter from E. A. Conger to Blanche Perry #3]
- Letter from Dr. E. A. Conger to Perry confirming installation of the baptistry painting in the church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Discusses special services for dedication of the painting.
- [Letter from Ethel Colston to Blanche Perry]
- A letter from Ethel Colston to Blanche Perry thanking her for a baptistry painting. Describes Colston's personal scrapbook and gives details on the history of the church in Friendship, Tennessee.
- [Letter from James E. McGarrity to Blanche Perry]
- Letter plus envelope from James E. McGarrity of the Church of Christ in Ripley, Tennessee to Perry requesting a baptistry painting.
- [Letter from Mrs. Jordan Hall to Blanche Perry]
- Letter from Mrs. Jordan Hall and signed by others in her Sunday School Class to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Nashville, Tennessee.
- [Letter from Mrs. R. B. Priesitey to Blanche Perry]
- 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.
- [Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry]
- 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.
- [Letter from Ora James to Blanche Perry #2]
- 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.
- [Letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry]
- One typewritten letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry requesting a baptistry painting for the church in Friendship, Tennessee. Includes envelope.
- [Letter from Wayland James to Blanche Perry #2]
- 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.
- [Letter from Wayland James to Emma Hoagland]
- 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.
- [Letter from Willard Collins to Blanche Perry]
- 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.
- [Letter to Blanche Perry from Her Nephew]
- Letter from Perry's nephew describing the dedication services for the baptistry painting at the church in Rockwood, Tennessee.
- [Letter to Blanche Perry from Nashville, Tennessee]
- 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.
- [Nashville, Tennessee Church Bulletin]
- Portion of a bulletin from a church in Nashville, Tennessee. Contains the interpretation by Blanche Perry of the baptistry painting she made for the church there. Interpretative essay mentions symbols of mountains, hills, fountain, water, sunset, light, stream, cross, dove, lamb, birds, flowers, sheep, sunbeams, shaft of light.
- [Newsletter for the Church of Christ in Friendship, Tennessee]
- Church newsletter for the Church of Christ in Friendship, Tennessee. News items include an upcoming gospel meeting led by Fred Chunn, new song books entitled "Christian Hymns," circulation of the church bulletin, and a theological piece entitled "Factors in our Salvation."
- Oral History Interview with A. C. Holt, September 25, 1972
- Interview with A. C. Holt, preacher from Belfast, Tennessee. The interview includes Holt's experience growing up in and around the church, his education, family history, surrounding church history, and his time as a preacher and teacher. The interview also includes Holt's comments on other prominent figures in the church.
- Oral History Interview with Robert Woods, March 8, 1969
- Interview with Robert Woods, a preacher from Gallatin, Tennessee. The interview includes the broader history of the Christian Church he grew up in, prominent figures, the school he went to, as well as his personal experiences as a black person during that time. The interview also includes Wood's recounting his first preaching tour as a teen.
- Oral History Interview with Sam Holt, March 9, 1977
- Interview with Sam Holt, a church member from Holtsville, Tennessee. The interview includes Holt discussing church history, his background within it, his life from childhood, and race relations in the community he was raised in. The interview also includes Holt's recounting of the history of interracial children during and after slavery and his family's connection to it.
- Oral History Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, May 12, 1993
- Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, members of the Church of Christ from Tennessee. The interview includes the Garners' experiences with, the Pleasant Union congregation, the Church of Christ, and their time in Detroit, Michigan. The interview also includes their views on a controversy involving the Church of Christ and O. L. Trone.
- Oral History Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, May 12, 1993
- Interview with Samuel and Mattie Garner, members of the Church of Christ from Tennessee. The interview includes the Garners' experiences with, the Pleasant Union congregation, the Church of Christ, and their time in Detroit, Michigan. The interview also includes their views on a controversy involving the Church of Christ and O. L. Trone.
- [Photograph of Hillsboro Church of Christ]
- Photograph of the front of the Hillsboro Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee. A car can be seen parked along the street in front of the building. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Hillsboro Church."
- [Photograph of Nashville Church]
- Three-quarter view photograph of Belmont Church in Nashville, Tennessee. The church has Greek Revival architecture with Doric columns and a series of stained glass windows along the side. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Belmont Church, Tenn."
- [Photograph of Nashville Church]
- Photograph of the front of the Lawrence Avenue Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Lawrence Ave. Church." A car can be seen parked along the street in front of the building.
- [Photograph of Russell St. Church]
- Photograph of the Russell Street Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, showing the front and side of the building. Note on the back of photograph reads, "Russell St. Church, Nashville, Tenn."
- [Photograph of Shelby Avenue Church]
- Photograph of the Shelby Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee, from across the street. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Shelby Ave. Church, Tenn."
- [Photograph of Waverly Belmont Church]
- Photograph of the front of the Waverly Belmont Church in Nashville, Tennessee, showing the stained glass windows, steeple, and entrance doors of the brick building. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Waverly Belmont Church."
- [Portrait of William Heill]
- Half-body portrait of William Heill (Hill), wearing a dark-colored three-piece suit with a bow tie and overcoat. Note on the back of the photograph, "2 cent George Washington stamp (upside down and it looks like someone had crossed it with a pen or pencil): Biers & Co., National Portrait Gallery and Dealers in Photographic Materials, 42 & 44 Union St., Nashville, Tenn. Wm Heill, Franklin, Tenn., Negative No. 5972. Cousin Margaret will please accept this ministerial gentleman."