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[Background Data on Parolee - December 12, 1953]

Description: A handwritten report providing background data including events and dates regarding Subject No. 17095 including the notation advising that Governor Knight would consider a new application in October of 1955.
Date: December 12, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Baptistry Interpretation for Perrin, Texas]

Description: Essay by Blanche Perry entitled "Interpretation of Perrin, Texas Baptistry Painting." Essay indicates painting no. 199 although inscriptions on photographs indicate no. 198. Symbols mentioned include sun, snow, light, trees, leaves, sunrise. Mentions numerous scriptures and parallels between geography of Jordan River and the Christian walk.
Date: September 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Fowler, Colorado]

Description: A black and white photograph of the painting created by Blanche Perry for a Church of Christ in Fowler, Colorado. Scene shows wide, calm water with trees and wooded banks and mountains in the background. Photograph is entitled "Sunrise over Jordan." Inscription on back reads in part, "The Sun of Righteousness over the Jordan Hills. Fall coloring."
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Fowler, Colorado #2]

Description: A black and white photograph of the painting created by Blanche Perry for a Church of Christ in Fowler, Colorado. Scene shows wide, calm water with trees and wooded banks and mountains in the background. Photograph is entitled "Sunrise over Jordan."
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Perrin, Texas]

Description: A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Perrin, Texas. Painting no. 198 or no. 199. Scene depicts wide water with different types of trees, hills, clouds, shafts of light. Both photographs taken of painting outside against a brick wall. Inscription reads "Sunrise over Jordan" and on back "Jordan River ... The Sun of Righteousness Over the Jordan Hills."
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Perrin, Texas #2]

Description: Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Perrin, Texas. Painting no. 198 or no. 199. Scene depicts wide water with different types of trees, hills, clouds, shafts of light. Both photographs taken of painting outside against a brick wall. Inscription reads "Sunrise over Jordan" and on back "Jordan River ... The Sun of Righteousness Over the Jordan Hills."
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Ulysses, Kansas]

Description: Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Ulysses, Kansas. Photograph shows painting installed in the church building. Inscription on back reads, "Oct. 7 to 10 -- eleventh opening day of new building. Stayed at Bro. and Sis. Earl Williams. Theme of painting The Mountain of God or The Church of the Living God. Bro. Pickartz minister."
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Ulysses, Kansas #2]

Description: A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Ulysses, Kansas. Photograph shows painting installed in the church building.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Business Card for Truett Latimer with Notes]

Description: State representative business card for Truett Latimer, with handwritten text on the back: "Dr. Bob Collmer Rio Amazonas ofc. 409 Colonia del Valle. 6-87-19."
Date: 1953~/1963~
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Certificate of Discharge and Release - August 3, 1953]

Description: A certificate of Discharge and Release for Subject No. A-9803 by the State of California, Richard A. McGee, Director of Corrections, signed by the Chief Records Officer.
Date: August 3, 1953
Creator: McGee, Richard A. McGee
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Elkhart, Kansas Church of Christ Bulletin]

Description: Bulletin from the Church of Christ at Elkhart, Kansas commemorating its new building, complete with a baptistry painting by Blanche Perry. Pamphlet contains a sketch of the building exterior with a detailed history of the founding of the church. A photograph of Perry at work on the painting is printed here. Also contains a history of Perry's life and painting ministry with details on how she came to paint for the Elkhart congregation.
Date: February 1, 1953
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Inoculation Certificate for Marjorie Wakeham #2]

Description: International certificate showing that Marjorie Wakeham received vaccinations for several diseases, with the Yellow Fever section left blank.
Date: October 30, 1953
Creator: United States. Public Health Service
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from R. P. Westbruch to Blanche Perry]

Description: 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.
Date: September 23, 1953
Creator: Westbruch, R. P.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from Stanley W. Olson, April 13, 1953]

Description: Letter from Stanley W. Olson answering questions about Baylor University admissions and students for years 1952 and 1953.
Date: April 13, 1953
Creator: Olson, Stanley W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Narrative about Meeting Truett Latimer]

Description: Narrative written by B. D. McKinney about meeting Truett Latimer and joining him at a representative meeting in Austin.
Date: 1953~
Creator: McKinney, B. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Pamphlet Describing the Creation of Baptistry Paintings]

Description: Pamphlet, possibly from a church bulletin, describing the creation of the baptistry painting by Blanche Perry for the Northwest Church of Christ in Seattle, Washington. Pamphlet also reprints interpretative essay by Perry describing the painting's inspiration as sunrise over Mount Rainier, its theme as "The Triumphant Church," and its symbolism.
Date: {1953-09-18,1954-08-27}
Creator: Dalzell, R. L.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Petition in Support of Pay Raises for Teachers]

Description: Petition with a brief statement asking representative Latimer to support pay raises for Texas teachers. Below, there are 16 signatures which also rewritten on a second page, some with addresses and some without.
Date: March 25, 1953
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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