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[Blanche Perry Interpretation Letter]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Sacramento, California]

Description: A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Church of Christ in Sacramento, California. Painting is standing against a brick wall with windows above and snow on the ground. Inscription on back of the photograph reads, "Mt. Shasta Calif[ornia]. Rhododendrons and red wood trees. Sacramento, Calif[ornia]."
Date: November 10, 1947
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from F. A. Talley to Blanche Perry]

Description: A letter with envelope and attachments from F. A. Talley, minister at the Santa Cruz Church of Christ, to Blanche Perry thanking her for the painting. Included is a copy of his sermon inaugurating the painting which he says was based on Perry's own interpretation.
Date: September 13, 1949
Creator: Talley, F. A.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Santa Barbara, California]

Description: Photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for a church in Santa Barbara, California. The photograph shows the painting installed in the church's baptistry framed by curtains with the minister nearby, identified as Brother Gabbel.
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for San Diego, California #2]

Description: A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for El Cajon Church of Christ in San Diego, California. The painting is leaning against a brick wall with a rain gutter and depicts a river with rocks, trees, mountains, and clouds.
Date: 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Oroville, California]

Description: Black and white photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for church in Oroville, California. Painting is against a brick wall with windows above and a rain gutter to the left. Painting depicts stream with rocks, trees, a mountain, and clouds. Inscription on back reads, "Wisteria on left -- flowers tint hillside. Mt. Shasta same interpretation as Richmond and Sacramento."
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for La Mesa, California]

Description: A black and white photograph shows the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the church in La Mesa, California. Painting is against a brick wall and depicts wide river with different types of trees, including and willow tree, and clouds.
Date: May 1951
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Original Painting of the Baptistry Painting for Los Angeles, California]

Description: Original painting by Blanche Perry of the baptistry painting done for a church in Los Angeles, California. Shows calm water with grassy banks, trees including a palm tree, flowers, and hills. Clouds suggest a cross and dove. Inscription on back reads, "Negro church in Los Angeles where Bro. Hogan preaches. Native Calif. [California] scene. Poor print."
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Richmond, California]

Description: Photograph of baptistry painting done by Perry for a Church of Christ in Richmond, California. Depicts wide stream flowing over rocks with flowers, trees, and a large mountain. Inscription on back reads, "Mt. Shasta. Lupines and poppy tint the hills. Spiritual application based upon Ps 48:1-2, Ep. 2:19-20, Ps 89."
Date: unknown
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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