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- [Inez Norton Graduation Announcement]
- Graduation invitation for Inez "Rambo" Norton for the 1919 Abilene Christian College commencement ceremony. The cursive text reads, "Abilene Christian College / Class of Nineteen Nineteen / Graduating Exercises / Tuesday morning, June third at ten o'clock / School Auditorium."
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: March/April 1927]
- Abilene Christian College calendar page for March/April 1927, including a photograph of the exterior of the women's dormitory Daisy Hall.
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: November/December 1927]
- Abilene Christian College calendar page for November/December 1927, including a photograph of the President's Home (Shady Dell) covered in snow.
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: Edition Notice]
- Abilene Christian College edition notice for the 1927 campus calendar, including information about volume and issue numbers, publisher, and copyright.
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: January/February 1927]
- Abilene Christian College calendar page for January/February 1927, including a photograph of the Administration Building and Zellner Hall, with two students walking on a sidewalk running in front of the two buildings.
- [Elmdale School Remembrance Handout]
- Portraits of Inez Norton and Gertrude Adams on the front of a Remembrance handout for the Elmdale School, District No. 29, Elmdale, Taylor County, Texas, April 26, 1916. Mrs. Adams was the Principle and Ms. Norton was her assistant. The handout includes the names of all the students who attended the Elmdale school at this time.
- [Inez Norton Graduation Announcement]
- Graduation invitation for Inez "Rambo" Norton for the 1920 Abilene Christian College commencement ceremony. The cursive text reads, "The Senior Class / Abilene Christian College / Commencement Exercise / June fourth to eighth, 1920 / Administration Building."
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: May/June 1927]
- Abilene Christian College calendar page for May/June 1927, including a photograph of the men's dormitory (McDonald Hall), gymnasium, and Zellner Hall.
- [Inez Norton Name Card]
- Graduation invitation name card for Inez Norton for 1919 commencement at Abilene Christian College.
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: Cover Page]
- Abilene Christian College bi-monthly calendar cover page for 1927, including a photograph of the exterior of the Administration Building.
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: September/October 1927]
- Abilene Christian College calendar page for September/October 1927, including a photograph of the interior of the dining hall.
- [Abilene Christian College Calendar: July/August 1927]
- Abilene Christian College calendar page for July/August 1927, including a photograph of the exterior of the men's dormitory McDonald Hall.
- [Photograph of 1920 Graduation Envelope]
- Envelope for the 1920 graduation invitation for Inez "Rambo" Norton at Abilene Christian College. The envelop has a golden seal with the date 1920 on it.
- [Photograph of 1919 Graduation Envelope]
- Envelope for the 1919 graduation invitation for Inez "Rambo" Norton at Abilene Christian College. The envelop has a golden seal with the date 1919 on it.
- [Inez Norton Name Card - 1920]
- Graduation invitation name card for Inez Norton for 1920 commencement at Abilene Christian College.
- Celebrating An Uncommon Commitment: ACU's Seventy-Fifth Anniversary
- Two pages of a pamphlet set in a scrapbook for the Abilene Christian University seventy-fifth anniversary academic convocation "Confronting the Critical Issues of Our Time" on August 30, 1980. The schedule of events lists times and locations of presentations, speakers, and luncheon information.
- [Letter from Edith Millsap to Blanche Perry #2]
- Letter plus envelope from Edith Millsap to Perry thanking Perry for the baptistry painting in the church in Frederick, Oklahoma. Describes opening service and role of Mrs. Foster in reading the painting's interpretation.
- [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."
- [Bulletin from the Santa Cruz Church of Christ]
- A church bulletin from the Santa Cruz Church of Christ announcing the special service in honor of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry.
- [Baptistry Painting for Hopkinsville, Kentucky #2]
- A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Painting is of river with trees and rocky hills, clouds, and sun. Inscription on back reads in part, "True view except color, of Jordan river scene. Theme Sunrise over the Jordan illustrating The Christian era."
- [Letter from J. H. Brinn to Blanche Perry]
- Letter from J.H. Brinn to Blanche Perry inviting Perry to visit the Church of Christ in Dell, Arkansas. Gives directions for locating the town.
- [Baptistry Painting in Corsicana, Texas #3]
- Color photograph of baptistry painting by Perry installed in the church in Corsicana, Texas. Photograph shows painting framed by wooden arch of baptistry, part of the pulpit, and microphone. Inscription on back of the photographs reads, "Jordan River. Mt. of Temptation. This Present Temporal and Eternal Life."
- [Letter from Mrs. A. R. Creviston to Blanche Perry]
- Letter from Mrs. A.R. Creviston to Perry. Author states she was the first person in Utah to be baptized in the Church of Christ. Talks about her Mormon background, her family, and mentions Otis Gatewood, Jimmie Lovell, and a Brother Smith as instrumental to her baptism.
- [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.
- [Blanche Perry Binder]
- Black, two-ring binder originally containing the religious essays by Blanche Perry.
- [Letter from Virginia Williams to Blanche Perry]
- Letter from from Virginia Williams of the Yuma, Arizona Church of Christ congregation to Blanche Perry thanking her for the painting and including a check of $10 to help cover the shipping costs. Mentions that Williams recently had a baby boy.
- [Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama]
- Photograph of baptistry painting done for the Church of Christ in Spruce Pine, Alabama. Depicts river flowing past trees with mountains, hills, and clouds in the background. Back of photo bears inscription C. B. Isom.
- [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."
- [Letter from R. P. Westbruch to Blanche Perry]
- Envelope and handwritten letter from R. P. Westbruch requesting a baptistry painting from Perry for the Pennville Church of Christ in Trion, Georgia. Includes a sketch with measurements of the church auditorium interior and baptistry area.
- [Blanche Perry Interpretation Letter]
- An undated handwritten letter from Blanche Perry entitled "Prelude to Interpretation" with numerous symbols, scriptures, and other thoughts related to the inspiration and interpretation of one of her baptistry paintings.
- [Card from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Blanche Perry]
- Illustrated note card "In Appreciation" plus envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
- [Letter from Harry Pickup to Blanche Perry #2]
- A letter and envelope from Harry Pickup of the University Avenue Church of Christ in Gainesville, Florida to Blanche Perry dated September 11, 1941. The letter confirms receipt of the baptistry painting with a few details of the installation and thanks Perry for her work.
- [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."
- [Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2]
- A copy of a typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.
- [Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado]
- Photograph of the painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ on Ogden Street in Denver, Colorado.
- [Blanche Perry Essays]
- Collection of essays written by Blanche Perry on various religious topics. Partial contents include "The Face of Jesus -- The Son of God," "Curse of Ham," "The Song of Solomon," "The Children of Bethel," "Jeshurun or Jesurun."
- The Figure of a Woman
- Photocopy of article from Wineskins by Jack Welch entitled "The Figure of a Woman" (Wineskins, v.2, p. 27, May 1993). Extensive biography of Perry and description of the baptistry painting at the Church of Christ in Anson, TX. Article contains a photograph of the Anson baptistry painting which uses the theme "The Word of God and the Elect Lady."
- [Baptistry Painting for Hialeah, Florida #3]
- A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Hialeah, Florida. Photograph shows painting installed in the baptistry and depicts water, clouds, and palm trees.
- [Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC #2]
- Photograph of the baptistry paintings created by Blanche Perry for Blundell Church of Christ in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Notes on the back of the photo read in part "Brundell Church, Vancouver, B.C., May 1957, visited the church Aug. 1957" and "Jordan River near Tiberias ... Taken from Sawyers View Master scences of Holy Land."
- [Minister Tommy Smith]
- 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.
- [Letter from Judson Woodbridge to Blanche Perry]
- 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.
- [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.
- [Baptistry Painting for Victory, Texas]
- 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.
- [Baptistry Painting for Santa Barbara, California #2]
- 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.
- [Blanche Perry Painting for Boise City, Oklahoma]
- Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a church in Boise City, Oklahoma.
- [Interpretation for 7th Avenue Church of Christ]
- 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."
- [Red Scrapbook with Black Cord]
- 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.
- [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.
- [Blanche Perry and Mrs. Pursely Next to Painting]
- 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."
- [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.