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[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.

Date: August 1949

Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche

Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Envelope from Kansas City Church of Christ to Blanche Perry]

Envelope once containing correspondence to Perry from the Church of Christ on Waverly Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.

Date: October 15, 1941

Creator: Kansas City Church of Christ

Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Elkhart, Kansas Church of Christ Bulletin]

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

[Letter from Sadie Darby to Blanche Perry]

Letter from Sadie Darby to Perry functioning to return the interpretation for the baptistry painting made for the church in Lewis, Kansas.

Date: February 29, 1948

Creator: Darby, Sadie

Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, October 15, 2013

Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, a couple who were involved with the school system in Kerrville, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burton discuss their family histories, their move move to the area, Pat's work with the Tivy school system, Louis's coaching career, and the flood of 1932. The interview includes photographs of the couple and their family, on pages 27-37.

Date: October 15, 2013

Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Burton, Louis M. & Burton, Pat

Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, May 3, 2001

Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, an armed forces veteran and Veteran's Administration worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Blodgett describes moving to and growing up in Kerrville, and his work with the VA Hospital there (first as a clerk, and finally, as acting associate director). Besides serving in the service for four years, he also worked in several VA facilities around the country before making his way back to Kerrville. His memories of the town include details of the flood of 1932, his… more

Date: May 3, 2001

Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Blodgett, Vern

Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Copy of Invoice from The Bridgeport Machine Company to Jake Hamon Jr.]

Invoice from the Bridgeport Machine Company to Jake Hamon, Jr. for $9.65. The order was made by B. C. McDonald and there is a note on the invoice for McDonald to ok the order.

Date: February 11, 1925

Creator: Bridgeport Machine Company

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Oral History Interview with Eva McMillan and Ernest McMillan

Interview with Eva McMillan and her son, Ernest McMillan, civil rights activists in Dallas. Mrs. McMillan discusses her upbringing, home life, her affiliation with the Dallas Progressive Voters League and SNCC and her activism in Dallas. Mr. McMillan discusses his upbringing, activism, prison sentence, and affiliations with SNCC and other civil rights organizations.

Date: September 2, 2011

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in July of 1942. He describes the planes he flew during training, including the PT-19, the BT-13 and the UC-78. Hildebrandt was commissioned and received his pilot rating in November of 1943. Upon graduation he trained on the B-26 at Laughlin Field. Hildebrandt served as a pilot in the 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. They first traveled to Morocco,… more

Date: November 12, 2009

Creator: Hildebrandt, Alan

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Albert Lawrence Wile, January 31, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Lawrence Wile. Wile joined the Army in 1943. He completed Cook School, and worked as a cook at Fort Meade and Fort Eustis. In late 1944, he traveled to Cherbourg, France and Belgium, working with the 1591st Labor Supervision Company. He assisted with coordinating German companies in cleaning up after the war, rebuilding roads and picking up artillery shells. Wile continued in the Army after the war, completing 30 years of … more

Date: January 31, 2015

Creator: Wile, Albert Lawrence

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Vaughn Bercaw, April 22, 2002

Interview with Vaughn Bercaw, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from East Lansing, Michigan who served in Germany during the Cold War and Thailand in the early days of the Vietnam War. Bercaw describes his training in basic aircraft weapon systems and experiences on various missions in both wars, including life upon returning to the United States.

Date: February 28, 2003

Creator: Brown, Chambra & Bercaw, Vaughn

Partner: Lee College

[Aircraft Delivery Orders #8]

Orders for several Air Force pilots and WASP to ferry various aircraft from Wichita, Kansas to Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Date: January 31, 1944

Creator: 555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group