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Thomas E. Pugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Gifts of Rev. Thomas Pugh via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association ( Accessions 1999.07, 1999.30A, 1999.57A, 2000.32, 2004.38, 2006.62A). Accession 2007.33 was a gift from Rev. Thomas Pugh and Mark Pugh. Accession 2015.211 was a gift from Mark Pugh.
Collection is partially processed as of September 2009. Processing completed June 2015.
Thomas E. Pugh was born on November 9, 1917 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia and died June 17, 2006 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Pugh was pastor of Williamsburg Baptist Church for 29 years, 1952-1981. His tenure was the longest in the history of the church. When he retired, Pugh was named pastor emeritus.
When Pugh accepted the pastor position, one of his objectives was to embrace the students of the College of William and Mary. He sought to provide a ministry which would aid in their development during the formative college years.
Outside of the church community, Pugh served many organizations such as the American Red Cross and the Rotary Club. One of his most significant contributions to the Williamsburg community was his 25 year membership on the board of the Williamsburg Community Hospital.
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The papers of Rev. Thomas E. Pugh, who was the minister of the Williamsburg Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia from 1952-1981.
Collection includes both personal and ministerial related material. Early photograph albums show Pugh's childhood but his correspondence and papers begin with his student days at the University of Richmond in 1940. He attended Crozer Theological Seminary and Harvard University Chaplain School before becoming an Army Chaplain in 1944. His first pastor posting after World War Two was Hephzibah Baptist Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Material includes correspondence, photograph albums, scrapbook, sermons, church bulletins and newsletters, marriage and death records, diaries, memorabilia, ephemera and more. Thomas E. Pugh married Mary Decker in 1941 who also attended Crozer Theological Seminary. Scrapbooks and seminary research papers for Mary Decker Pugh are included. Includes letters from their son, Thomas Nelson Pugh, while serving in the United States Air Force from 1967-69 and Sympathy cards for his untimely death in 1992. Some papers deal with Pugh Family genealogy and inheritances from Decker and Pugh Families. His diaries contain mostly appointments.
Before the donation of his papers, Rev. Pugh reviewed the material, often adding notes to clarify the importance of items and creating folders to keep certain items together.
Arranged into series: Correspondence; Ministry Related (subseries: sermons, Williamsburg Baptist Church, Marriages, Funerals, Pastorates...); Personal and Family (subseries: Community Involvement, Personal Matters, Academic, Vacations, Military Service as Chaplain, Family); Diaries and Photographs/Scrapbooks.
Scope and Contents Rev. Thomas E. Pugh's correspondence includes letters from family, friends, church members and businesses. The years prior to his 1981 retirement as Pastor of Williamsburg Baptist Church contain more ministerial and church related material than later years, though as Pastor Emeritus, he was still active in the church and religious related activities. A few letters are from William and Mary students telling Rev. Pugh how much he has helped them with his sermons and ministry.
Scope and Contents A few letters during his time as Chaplain in World War II concern men who have died, are hurt or have been helped by him.
Scope and Contents Correspondents include Lia Muller, Marianne Prechter, Else Benlcke, R.G. Rizk, Byron Tippey, Orlando J. Woodward and others. Funeral program for Johann Prechter.
Scope and Contents Per Thomas Pugh's note, "Bettie Grey is the granddaughter of W.G. Dillard who was the landlord of the farm at Partlow, Virginia in Spotsylvania County, Virginia on which my father worked as a sharecropper during my entire public school education (1923-1934)." They first met at Wallers Baptist Church, Pugh's home church in Partlow, and began corresponding. Pugh writes "It has been a most stimulating and beneficial correspondence which is still continuing."
Scope and Contents Letters of recommendations for jobs and colleges for congregation members and others.
Scope and Contents Correspondence with David Little who graduated from William and Mary in the late 1950's. After college, David entered the military and later began a successful career in the theater.
Scope and Contents Letters about pastoral or church related services such as weddings, memorials, sermons or funerals in which Rev. Pugh participated after his retirement in his role as Pastor Emeritus. Similar material is also in the general correspondence files.
Scope and Contents Letters concerning Rev. Pugh's letter in theFebruary 28, 1963 Religious Herald supporting the historical criticism view of biblical study and interpretation.
Scope and Contents Correspondence with and about Martha F. Simmons who was disappointed in Rev. Pugh's religious views.
Scope and Contents Correspondence grouped by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh, both personal and business.
Scope and Contents Correspondence with James Windsor who was encouraged by Rev. Pugh during his path to Divinity School and beyond.
Scope and Contents Subseries include: Sermons - Williamsburg Baptist Church - Funerals - Marriages - Pastorates, Ministry Timeline, Religious Affiliations. Williamsburg Baptist Church material includes copies of the WBC Bulletin, copies of the newsletter, the Spire, business material including correspondence about the resignation of Rev. W. Wayne Price and material on the history of the Williamsburg Baptist Church.
Scope and Contents Sermon outlines on different subject matter, arranged by topic. Each summary is dated on the reverse of the last page. The dates range from before, during and after Rev. Pugh's ministry at the Williamsburg Baptist Church. Notebooks arranged by date with sermon titles are included. (Mss. Acc. 1999.07)
Scope and Contents Notebooks with sermons organized chronologically with title of sermon, bibilical citation and biblical text used. 2 notebooks.
Scope and Contents Notebooks with sermons organized chronologically with title of sermon, bibilical citation and biblical text used. 2 notebooks.
Scope and Contents Notebooks with sermons organized chronologically with title of sermon, bibilical citation and biblical text used. 3 notebooks.
Scope and Contents Typed transcripts of full sermons on carbon paper or photocopied. Some sermons have attached clippings or other material. Most are undated.
Scope and Contents Typed transcripts of full sermons on carbon paper or photocopied. Some sermons have attached clippings or other material. Most are undated.
Scope and Contents This group of sermons where filed separately. One topic is grouped into sessions.
Scope and Contents Sermons mostly given when Rev. Pugh was Pastor Emeritus at Williamsburg Baptist Church. Many sermons have the bulletin attached.
Scope and Contents Sermon transcripts and summaries scattered through the collection: Freedom and Equality, Symbol of Hope, Windows of Easter, The Agony of Viet Nam, Further Thoughts on Viet Nam, For the Beauty of the Earth, The Need for Integrity, Resurrection, But in the Meantime and drafts of other sermons.
Scope and Contents "Readings, Writings and What makes me Tick Presentation/Sermon" given at the Williamsburg Universalist Church on June 27, 1999 . "The Mystery of Life and What Comes After: Easter as the Search for a Pertinent Answer,," undated.
Scope and Contents Index card written by Rev. Pugh notes "This notebook was given to me by the Fredericksburg Baptist whre I was ordained on August 23rd, 1942. For many years I used it as a sermon notebook, especially during my years as an Army Chaplain." Contains typed sermons, often with dates on the reverse. Sermons removed from notebook.
Scope and Contents Index cards labeled "Sermons - Old and New Testaments. Not a complete listing." Index cards for books in the Old and New Testaments with verse citations.
Scope and Contents Last two sermons preached by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh.
Scope and Contents Copies of the WBC Bulletin and newsletter, the Spire. Some business material including correspondence about the resignation of Rev. W. Wayne Price. Notes and paper on the history of the Williamsburg Baptist Church.
Scope and Contents 5 inserts for the Church Bulletin.
Scope and Contents Nine Sunday Bulletins.
Scope and Contents Copies of Rev. Pugh's annual letter stating "...this is my customary letter with reference to preparation of the annual budget." Budget related correspondence, minutes of 1998 Annual Business Meeting and agenda for a committee retreat in 1989.
Scope and Contents Correspondence, memos, meeting summaries, statements, petitions, agreements and other material concerning the resignation of Mark McIntyre, the Youth Director, and resulting conflict with Rev. W. Wayne Price, leading to Rev. Price's resignation.
Scope and Contents Correspondence, memos, meeting summaries, statements, petitions, agreements and other material concerning the resignation of Mark McIntyre, the Youth Director, and resulting conflict with Rev. W. Wayne Price, leading to Rev. Price's resignation.
Scope and Contents Material on the history of the Williamsburg Baptist Church. Includes story of Reverend Scervant Jones, copy of circa 1824 covenant document requesting a Baptist Church in Williamsburg (found in Garrett House), notes on Daniel Witt's Journal which mentions early Baptist Church activity in Virginia, "Review of the Life of the Church, 1934-1984" by Thomas E. Pugh and a copy of the November 14, 1915 "Flat Hat" with an article on Dr. Geiger, a Williamsburg Baptist Church member.
Scope and Contents Photocopy of "A History of the Williamsburg Baptist Church, 1828-1978" by Susie Dorsey.
Scope and Contents Bulletins, church membership pamphlet, prayers, programs for dedications and anniveraries and different editions of the pamphlet "Williamsburg Baptist Church, Its Life and History."
Scope and Contents Per note in front of file, this material was selected by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh "to reflect the variety of services offered during my pastorate of the Church, and the format and content of those services. A few items have been included to indicate my participation in the life of the Church following my retirement. Also included are a few items of special interest to me personally." Includes yearbook, sermons, bulletins and other publications.
Scope and Contents Copy of speech by Lee Scruggs (May 18, 1980), February 22, 1987 Bulletin recognizing Rev. Pugh as Pastor Emeritus with newspaper articles included, and "Brief UU Statement during Morning Service, Sunday, August 8, 1999" by Thomas Pugh. Drafts of bulletins and sermons, notes for religious programs and bulletins from services Rev. Pugh preached as Pastor Emeritus. Certificate conferring "honor and title of Pastor Emeritus to Thomas Edward Pugh" dated February 1, 1987.
Scope and Contents Register book for "Friends Who Came By" to Rev. Pugh's 25th Anniversary gathering at the Williamsburg Baptist Church, January 23, 1977. Letters to Mrs. Edna Pope in response to her request to sew quilt squares for 2 quilts to be given the Pughs on their 25th anniversary. List of participants included. A photograph album from the reception is filed in Series 5.
Scope and Contents November 25, 1953 letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Dr. Thomas E. Pugh recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the Williamsburg Baptist Church with a donation. May 17, 1957 letter from Kenneth Chorley, Colonial Williamsburg to Reverend Thomas E. Pugh transmitting a gift of $57,500 from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to the Williamsburg Baptist Church for expansion. Carbon copy of a May 20, 1957 letter from Thomas E. Pugh to John D. Rockefeller, Jr. thanking Rockefeller for the check .
Scope and Contents Four editions of the "Rules of Order" for the Williamsburg Baptist Church. 1969, 1975, 1984 and 1986.
Scope and Contents Attendance cards for Williamsburg Baptist Church with names and often with residence and relationship to the church noted. Undated.
Scope and Contents Official record of marriages performed with name of bride and groom, religious affiliation, date of wedding and more.
Scope and Contents Programs for marriage ceremonies performed by Rev. Pugh. He labeled the folder "Marriage Ceremonies Used" which suggests he also used these programs as guides.
Scope and Contents Original notarized Marriage Licenses, mostly issued in Pennsylvania.
Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1952-1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia and completed "Marriage Licenses" for marriages performed from 1950-1951 in Pennsylvania.
Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1960-1969 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1970-1979 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1980-1989 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1990-1999 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Listing of number of weddings Rev. Pugh performed from 1952 to 1990's. Handwritten note "Bonded to perform marriages - March 1952." Total number of marriages performed is 331.
Scope and Contents Rev. Thomas E. Pugh's official clergy records, photocopies of transcripts of funeral services, programs from funerals, stats on funerals performed and full program/transcript of his last funeral which was for R. Laurence Caldwell in 2000.
Scope and Contents Completed form "Clergyman's Record" or "Clergy Record" submitted by the funeral home in charge of the arrangements. Includes name of deceased, residence, date of death, place of death, age, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, cause of death, date and time of funeral, place of funeral, officiating clergy, church affiliation, internment location and more.
Scope and Contents Completed form "Clergyman's Record" or "Clergy Record" submitted by the funeral home in charge of the arrangements. Includes name of deceased, residence, date of death, place of death, age, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, cause of death, date and time of funeral, place of funeral, officiating clergy, church affiliation, internment location and more.
Scope and Contents Completed form "Clergyman's Record" or "Clergy Record" submitted by the funeral home in charge of the arrangements. Includes name of deceased, residence, date of death, place of death, age, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, cause of death, date and time of funeral, place of funeral, officiating clergy, church affiliation, internment location and more.
Scope and Contents Outlines, transcripts and programs of funerals performed by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh.
Scope and Contents Transcripts of funerals performed by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh including the program of the community service given in memory of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1960 and James Rolan Short in 1980.
Scope and Contents Material gathered in preparation for the funeral of Robert Laurence Caldwell, correspondence with family members, newspaper articles and official "Clergy Record." Pugh's note with file states "This was the last funeral conducted in more than fifty years of ministry. Normally the matters reflected in the correspondence would have been discussed with the family in person, but the situation required most of the details to be considered through letters."
Scope and Contents Programs for funerals performed by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh.
Scope and Contents Photocopy of 1967 letter from Cotesworth P. Lewis, Rector of Bruton Parish Church, as a response to the remarks made when Lyndon B. Johnson was in the congregation. Bulletin for Rev. Cotesworth Lewis's 25th anniversary in 1981 and his retirement in 1985. Includes remarks made by Rev. Pugh. Copy of letter from Martin Passmore, former Mayor of Bruton in Someset, England to Rev. Herman Hollerith IV of Bruton Parish Church about his upcoming visit to Williamsburg.
Scope and Contents Church Bulletins from area Baptist Churches, some where Rev. Pugh is noted as the person giving the sermon. Bulletins include: First Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC (April 21, 1963), River Road Church in Richmond, Virginia, (August 15, 1965), West End Baptist Church in Suffolk, Virginia (September 12, 1982 and June 19, 1983), First Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia (July 3, 1983), Jamestown Island Sunrise Service ( April 22, 1984)
Scope and Contents Wallers Baptist Church in Partlow, Virginia, Spotsylvania County, was the "Home Church" of Rev. Thomas E. Pugh. Includes correspondence and brochures for Homecoming Day in 1987, 1993 and 1994. Rev. Pugh gave a talk about his memories of the church in 1994.
Scope and Contents Family Circle cartoon and program for the Bar Mitzvah of David Whitten Wolf whose parents were married by Rev. Pugh.
Scope and Contents Correspondence covering Rev. Pugh's initial call to Williamsburg Baptist Church, his retirement, his tenure as Pastor Emeritus and his position as a nonmember.
Scope and Contents Correspondence, bulletins, anniversary programs, brochures and other material from Churches where Rev. Thomas E. Pugh was the Pastor. Victoria Baptist Church, Springfield, PA (1942 -1943), Hephzibah Baptist Church, Coatesville, PA (1947-1950) and Williamsburg Baptist Church (1952-1981). Includes an August 3, 1946 bulletin for the dedication of "The Post Chapel" at Camp Glasenback, Austria where Rev. Pugh was the Chaplain.
Scope and Contents Correspondence, bulletins, anniversary programs, brochures and other material from Prospect Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Pugh was the minister from 1950-1951.
Scope and Contents 1983 and 1984 "Dedication of Annual Committee" memos and report, minutes of the "Memorial Peninsula Baptist Association Annual Meeting, Oct. 29-30, 1990 and 2 original reports, one with notations, of "Historical Sketch of the Peninsula Baptist Association" by Thomas Edward Pugh "presented during the Fiftieth annual meeting of the Asociation held in the Liberty (New Kent) Baptist Church, April 28-29, 1953.
Scope and Contents Correspondence and copy of 2 sermons given at a "Power Week" program at Mary Washington College with the theme, Looking Unto Jesus.
Scope and Contents One page pamphlet with a photograph of the Board of Trustees of the "Religious Herald" dated December 13, 1973. Certificate of Appreciation to Thomas E. Pugh for his contribution as a trustee from 1966-1975.
Scope and Contents Certificate of Ordination from the Fredericksburg Baptist Church for The Gospel Ministry on August 23, 1942. Certificate for Degree of Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Crozer Theological Seminary, dated May 3, 1980.
Scope and Contents Brochures, programs and invitations to community events, including plays and dedications. Rev. Pugh is a member of some of the organizations. Copies of his talk to the "Assembly of Williamsburg-James City County Schools" and at the newly opened Williamsburg Memorial Community Center in 1959. Includes letters from the Williamsburg Regional Library thanking Mr. and Mrs. Pugh for creating the "Mark C. and Carol B. Pugh Perpetual Book Fund (PBF), 2000 and letter regarding donation of "Our Pugh Family Lineage" to the Library of Virginia Foundation in 2002.
Scope and Contents Brochures, programs and invitations to community events, including plays and dedications. Rev. Pugh is a member of some of the organizations. Includes certificate from the American National Red Cross in recognition of Rev. Pugh as Chairman of the James City County Chapter in 1956 and 1957-1958, and a copy of his "Memorial Presentation for Dr. Howard Hicks Ashbury, Eastern State Hospital" on April 27, 1973.
Scope and Contents Correspondence, brochures, certificates associated with Rev. Pugh's membership in the Rotary Club of Williamsburg.
Scope and Contents Brochures, programs and copies of sermons, prayers and speeches given at community events, memorials or local clubs.
Scope and Contents Correspondence, editorials, memos, minutes and recognitions concerning the Williamsburg Community Hospital and the Williamsburg Healthcare Alliance.
Scope and Contents Correspondence, editorials, memos, minutes and recognitions concerning the Williamsburg Community Hospital and the Williamsburg Healthcare Alliance.
Scope and Contents Typed copy of an article by Susan Hall Godson "Tom Pugh: A Man of Authenticity and Integrity" for the October 2002 Williamsburg Reunion Booklet. 1994 edition of the Williamsburg Reunion Booklet. Typed copy of an address, "A Sense of History," given by Rev. Pugh at the 2000 WHRA annual meeting. November 21, 1965 Richmond Times-Dispatch article by Mayor Henry M. Stryker on "Williamsburg Before 1928 Was a World Unto Itself."
Scope and Contents Photograph of new hospital building and a resolution recognizing Reverend Thomas E. Pugh for his work as a Trustee of the Williamsburg Community Hospital, Inc. beginning in 1959 and his work on the Board of the Hospital until 1978. March 23, 1978.
Scope and Contents Calendars used by Rev. Pugh to record the care of his roses, such as pruning, dividing and spraying.
Scope and Contents Correspondence between various people, particularly Elbert Lloyd Pugh, Jr. of Colonial Heights, Virginia, while researching the genealogy of the Pugh Family. Includes research and copies of photographs.
Scope and Contents Report compiled by Thomas Edward Pugh entitled "Our Pugh Family Lineage" in 1998. 22 pages.
Scope and Contents Pamphlets, membership list and mailings from the "Spotswood Golf Association" in Williamsburg, VA. Includes a talk about Colonel Miodrag Blagajevich entitled "A Man to Remember" while Pugh was Secretary of the Spotswood Golf Association. Includes one scorecard.
Scope and Contents Correspondence and legal documents concerning inheritances from the estates of Evelyn M. Barr, Lettie D. Brockman, Ella Doffan Chesley and Janet Lawson Freeman Shepherd.
Scope and Contents Accounts and correspondence about the Decker property inheritance equally owned by Mrs. Julia D. Bristow, Mrs. Mary D. Pugh, William C. Decker and Richard H. Decker.
Scope and Contents Chancery case with heirs of James B. Luck, which includes Thomas E. Pugh, against Virginia Electric and Power Company about the removal of family graves from the property in Spotsylvania County, Virginia that the heirs sold to VEPCO.
Scope and Contents A photograph of Rev. Pugh; newspaper articles about his 25th anniversary at Williamsburg Baptist, his retirement, his education ("Soda Jerk Job Helped Pay for Minister's Educution"), and a profile done in the "Williamsburg Advantage" in 1981; bill of sale for sailboat in 1974; paper entitled "Biographical Reminiscence, Thomas E. Pugh, Crozer Theological Seminary Class of 1944;" Bulletin from his last service at Williamsburg Baptist Church; list of the Crozer Theological Seminary Class of 1944 students, with addresses; January 1955 issue of "The Bulletin, Crozer Theological Seminary" with Rev. Pugh's photograph on the cover; notes from his retirement party and other memorabilia related to his personal and ministerial life. Includes a handwritten observation of his visit to Spotsylvania County, where he grew up, on July 7, 1977 and a "signed" photograph of President Bill Clinton thanking Thomas E. Pugh for his support. 1950 Certificate of Voter Registration card for Prospect Park Boro, Pennsylvania. Folder named by Thomas E. Pugh and contents kept together. There are other related folders for some material.
Scope and Contents Entry cards and ribbons won at the Williamsburg James City County Fair. Undated.
Scope and Contents Deed and contract for property in 1954. Correspondence about sale of property in 1971. Includes 2 photographs of the house.
Scope and Contents June 1954 edition of Good Housekeeping with certain pages marked and passages circled. April 1972 edition of Cosmopolitan with Pugh's note "This issue was given to me by a parishioner of the church". Full issues of newspapers were also received but have not been kept since they are available on microfilm. These issues are: Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 23,1963, Kennedy Assassinated-Johnson is President; Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 25, 1963, Accused Assassin is Shot and Killed...; Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 26, 1963, Final Rites Held for President Kennedy; Daily Press, July 21, 1969, We Walk on Moon; Daily Press, July 22, 1969, Apollo II Heads Home; Daily Press, August 9, 1974, Nixon Resigns and Daily Press, September 17, 1999, Floyd Zone, Heavy Rain Swamps Virginia.
Scope and Contents Peninsula Bank and Trust Company, Williamsburg, Virginia, savings book with entries from 1961 to 1968.
Scope and Contents News clippings about Pugh joining Omicron Delta Kappa and Pi Delta Epsilon honorary fraternities (1940) and receiving a Honorary degree at University of Richmond in 1968. Programs for the 1991 and 1996 reunions of the Class of 1941 and Commencement Exercises for June 3, 1968. Class of 1941 remembrance booklet. 1998 donation request letter from Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. One page handout with highlights of the history of the University of Richmond. Brochure for the University of Richmond, circa 1946. Typed memorial speech "Remembrances of Dr. Solon B. Cousins" who was his religion professor at Richmond College, 1941. Certificates for initiation into Alpha Delta Fraternity in 1938, Tau Kappa Alpha in 1941 and Omicron Delta Kappa in 1940.
Scope and Contents Navy Blue felt book cover with a leather University of Richmond emblem stitched onto the front and an "R" stitched on the reverse.
Scope and Contents List of items, list of prices and receipts from Pugh family yard sale in Kingswood, Williamsburg, VA.
Scope and Contents November 29, 1963 and December 6, 1963 editions of Life Magazine about the life, death and funeral of President John. F. Kennedy.
Scope and Contents Pen and ink reproduction of the Cannon Memorial Chapel at the University of Richmond. Notation on backing "To the Class of 1935 on the Occasion of Their 50th Reunion."
Scope and Contents Correspondence, research and promotion for his book, "As a Grain of Mustard Seed, The Story of the Virginia Baptist Children's Home."
Scope and Contents 1977 edition of "The Parson's Page" written by Thomas E. Pugh. 205 pages. Includes handwritten note for Anne and C [urt] Nottingham written December 3, 1999.
Scope and Contents Pen and ink drawings which appear at the beginning of each chapter.
Scope and Contents Correspondence with printer and with others for permission to publish. Book orders from individuals. List of book costs. 1974 letter from a friend encouraging him to publish his essays.
Scope and Contents Virginia Gazette and Daily Press articles about Rev. Pugh and his book, The Parson's Page. Book review. Photocopy of article "Cap'n Sadie Blooms with 100 Years of Wit & Wisdom" with note by Rev. Pugh, "Cap'n Sadie was the widow of the shoemaker of Cricket Hill, subject of my column, "The Shoemaker of Cricket Hill," appearing the The Parson's Page. It was dated August 31, 1957.
Scope and Contents 1963 Virginia Gazette issue with editorials on the subject "Local Clergy, Layment view Pope John XXII" with Thomas E. Pugh's editorial labeled "Protestant Clergyman." 1997 Virginia Gazette editorial by Thomas E. Pugh about possibly using a Columbarium for burials, Virginia Gazette's editor W.C. O'Donovan's reponse and letter from Herbert Bell thanking Pugh for his support.
Scope and Contents Material gathered together by Rev. Pugh and filed with the title "Notes and Quotes - Miscellaneous Subjects." Includes a page with "Notes and Quotes from Carl Sanburg by Penelope Niven," Easter sermon entitled "New Directions," photocopy of 10 pages of book entitled "In Search of Schrodinger's Cat, Quantum Physics and Reality" by John Gribbin, photocopy of pages 123-137 of chapter on Resurrection from "A Search of the Historical Jesus" by Professor Fida Hassnain, photocopy of a page from "Chesapeake Legacy...," photocopy of 2 pages from "A River Runs Through It" and other photocopies or articles about religion. Words and score for "I Danced in the Morning" a Shaker song. Clipping on Jim Kelly's retirement .
Scope and Contents Papers written by Mary Decker Pugh while in Crozer Theological Seminary in 1942 and 1943. Includes a note from Thomas E. Pugh explaining the above and how her studies helped him in his work and how much he appreciated her contributions, written October 19, 1999.
Scope and Contents Papers with the same topics written by both Mary Decker Pugh and Thomas E. Pugh while students at Crozer Theological Seminary.
Scope and Contents Papers written by Thomas E. Pugh while in Crozer Theological Seminary in 1942 and 1943.
Scope and Contents Papers written by Thomas E. Pugh while in Crozer Theological Seminary in 1942 and 1943.
Scope and Contents Original and 2 carbon copies of Dr. Pugh's paper "Cremation" dated February 19, 1951. Includes 3 pamphlets on cremation.
Scope and Contents Typed sermon, The Question about Drinking, which was submitted to and rejected by "The Pulpit." April 29, 1956.
Scope and Contents Publications on different religions, various philosophies and religious topics.
Scope and Contents Newspaper articles, notes, sermons and other material on the importance of hands. Headline for his talk to the "Century Club" is "Hands are the Symbol of Civilization."
Scope and Contents Seven receipt books for sales of "The Parson's Page."
Scope and Contents Bachelor of Arts Certificate from the University of Richmond, Richmond College, for Thomas Edward Pugh, dated June 10, 1941. Bachelor of Arts Certificate from the University of Richmond, Westhampton College, for Mary Nelson Decker, dated June 6, 1935.
Scope and Contents Brochures on Shaker Village, Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens
Scope and Contents Itinerary for vacation to Nova Scotia between September 18 - October 1989. Receipt for lodging at Doe Run in Hillsville, Virginia on April 18, 1997
Scope and Contents Rev. Thomas E. Pugh was chaplain in the 103rd Infantry Division then the 1st Division Artillery during World War II, leaving as a Captain.
Scope and Contents Booklet entitled "History of Battery "A" 382 Field Artillery Battalion, 103rd Infantry Division, December 1942 - June 1945." Book entitled "Cactus Caravan, 103rd Infantry Division." Hardback book entitled "Fifth Infantry and the Soldier Chorus, An Illustrated History of the Great A Cappella Choir Built by Luther M. Onerheim in the Fifth U.S. Infantry Regiment, Seventy-First Division" published 1946.
Scope and Contents Hardback book "Our Leave in Switzerland, 200 Photos, a Souvenire of the visit of American Soldiers to Switzerland in 1945/46" printed in Switzerland and New York.
Scope and Contents Hardback book entitled "Report After Action, the Story of the 103rd Infantry Division" by Ralph Mueller and Jerry Tuck, published 1945 in Austria.
Scope and Contents 28 postcards with notations on the reverse by Pugh about his experiences when he visited the sights. Pamphlets and postcards for places in Switzerland and Germany. Vingt Francs note from Vichy France, 12=2=1942.
Scope and Contents Official T-S Slips which "certify that the bearer is hereby extended official condolence and sympathy extraordinary, he having suffered GI difficulties..." with a "schedule of Sunday Chapel Services" on the reverse. Typed outlines of 3 sermons about Pugh's experience as a Chaplain. Typed remarks "The Courage and Contentment of Wisdom" possibly sent to the attached roster of servicement with their main contact (Mother, Father) noted with address. Copies of "Church Call" a bulletin for "General Protestant Service" for the 71st Division Artillery: November 4, 1945, November 11, 1945, November 18, 1945, November 25, 1945 and December 2, 1945. Bulletin for the "Dedication Exercises for the Post Chapel" at Camp Glasenbach, Austria, dated August 3, 1946. Newspaper article with a sermonette by Chaplain Thomas E. Pugh (undated), and newspaper article about Pugh's promotion to Captain in 1945.
Scope and Contents Small bound Jewish prayer book with English on left side and Hebrew on the right side and a small bound book with prayers for different situations with glued in excerpts for ministering to Jews, Catholics and Christian Scientists. Undated.
Scope and Contents Typed list of command posts during combat with dates and some description of events, November 1944 - May 1945. List of CPs where Pugh lived, with dates noted and some remarks beside certain areas. Europe Road Map, Strasbourg-Basel, First Edition, Sheet 87, published by War Office in 1943 and labeled "Start #1" by Pugh. Germany Road Map, Essen-Mannheim, First Edition, Sheet 4, published by War Office in 1944 and labeled "#2" by Pugh. Germany Road Map, Basle-Stuttgart, First Edition, Sheet 7, photolithographed by 21 Army Group in 1943 and labeled "3" by Pugh. Germany Road Map, Munchen, First Edition, Sheet 8, published by War Office in 1944 and labeled "4" by Pugh.
Scope and Contents April 13 and April 14, 1945 editions of "The Stars and Stripes" with stories about the war and death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. August 15, 1945 "Southern Germany Edition" of "The Stars and Stripes" announcing "War Ends." August 15, 1945 "Victory Edition" of "The Stars and Stripes."
Scope and Contents Immunization register. Laminated military ID with photograph and fingerprints. Life insurance special dividend application postcard. "Officers' Pay, Allowance, and Mileage Voucher" for August-November 1945. August and September 1946 Special Orders 35 and 226. November 20, 1945 memo, "The following weapon belonging to the above person is registered and in the supply room." Pennsylvania World War II Veterans' Compensation Bureau brochure, postcard asking for more information and approval letter. Includes "Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service," photocopy of January 2, 1947 letter and certificate of promotion to Major.
Scope and Contents A 201 file is set of documents maintained by the US government for members of the United States armed forces. Pugh's files include his draft card, his accrued leave record, correspondence on his 1943 application to join the Chaplains' Corp., his "Report of Physical Examination," Special Order 26 booklet with directions for initial assignment and other Special Orders for other assignments.
Scope and Contents A 201 file is set of documents maintained by the US government for members of the United States armed forces. Pugh's files include memos and special orders for assignments; December 8, 1945 certificate memo to extend active duty for six months; "Property Turn-in Slip;" items issued to the Chaplains Outfit (September 6, 1945); inventory of "items in the East Rear Office of Chapel #10;" Travel Vouchers and "Pay and Allowance Account" forms. July and August 1945 correspondence about the health of Mary Decker Pugh who had an appendectomy and a nervous condition following the death of her mother. Includes letters from American Red Cross and attending physician about Pugh's wife's physical and mental condition at Walter Reed Hospital.
Scope and Contents A 201 file is set of documents maintained by the US government for members of the United States armed forces. This folder includes Pugh's "Monthly Reports of Chaplains" from January 1944 to November 1945; special orders; "Report of Religious Services Aboard Troopship" divided by religious affiliation and "Marriage Records" for Kenneth R.Hurst and Virginia R. Marsh in Chapel #10 on September 3, 1944 and "Marriage Record" for Archie B. Hill and Agnes Miller in Chapel #11 on August 12, 1944. Chaplain Pugh's typed copy of his "Victory Day Service" with an attached June 4, 1945 letter to Mrs. Troy H. Sumrall about the honor also given to her husband, Lt. Troy H. Sumrall at the service.
Scope and Contents Note congratulating Mary Pugh on her resignation as a teacher in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Receipt for a bag bought at Gimbels. Obituaries for Mary Decker Pugh from the Daily Press, June 22, 2004 and the Virginia Gazette, June 23, 2004. Bulletin program from the funeral service and a photocopy of the hymn sung at the funeral service, June 23, 2004.
Scope and Contents Training manual, newspapers, certificate, memos and correspondence. In September, 1969, Thomas Nelson Pugh had an unexplained grand mal seizure and began behaving oddly and was sent stateside for treatment. Per his correspondence in the following folders, he seems greatly improved by December 1969.
Scope and Contents Letters written by Thomas Nelson Pugh to his family while serving in the Air Force. His basic training was held at the Lackland Training Center at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. The July 20, 1967 letter includes photobooth black and white photographs.
Scope and Contents Letters written by Thomas Nelson Pugh to his family while serving in the Air Force.
Scope and Contents September 5, 1992 funeral program for Thomas Nelson Pugh who died on September 2, 1992. Copy of September 14, 1992 "The Spire" which mentions a memorial gift given in memory of Thomas Nelson Pugh.
Scope and Contents Contribution notifications from the Boys' Home in Covington, Virginia, Williamsburg Baptist Church and other organizations for contributions made in the name of Thomas Nelson Pugh. List of contributors to the Williamsburg Baptist Church and other organizations. Thank you card with a typed note on the reverse, "Our older son, Thomas Nelson, committed suicide, Sept. 2, 1992, at age 43. This box contains sympathy notes (140 pieces) and a list of contributors to the Memorial Fund, established by the family and funded in the amount of $5,000. Income from this fund is used to provide psychotherapeutic care for children and youth who need such help. Check marks on envelopes indicate that a card of thanks was sent. T.E.P."
Scope and Contents Book with names of people who gave wedding gifts. Includes names, item and if acknowledged. Photograph of Rev. Pugh in his wedding suit. Includes letter from Mary L. and Tommy of Rivercrest, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Invitation, guest list and cost of reception given by the Pughs for their 50th wedding anniversary.
Scope and Contents Material related to the death of Thomas E. Pugh. Includes the Funeral service bulletin dated June 22, 2006, remarks made by his son Mark Pugh at the funeral, obituaries, hymns sung at the funeral, list of "WUU Donations in Memory of Tom Pugh," October 2006 letter to Mark Pugh from Christine Faia about his father with a attached program for the 2006 Healthcare Heroes of Greater Williamsburg, Funeral registry for service at the Williamburg Unitarian Universalists with Rev. Dr. David Tetrault officiating, Hogg Funeral Home directions for funeral preparations made in 1997, Certificate of Cremation by the York River Crematory in Gloucester Point, Virginia, and letters of condolence to Mark and Carol Pugh.
Scope and Contents Letter from Wheeler and Thompson, Inc., Funeral Directors telling Thomas Pugh the cost of his father's funeral in 1936. February 7, 1946 receipt from Wheeler and Thompson for the funeral of William Henry Pugh.
Scope and Contents Letter from niece Faith Groom sending copies of photographs of Walter Pugh, Frances Dean, Bertha Pugh Dean and Vinie and Walter Dean.
Scope and Contents Photocopy of the marriage license of Willialm H.Pugh and Mary E. Luck, April 1, 1904, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. They are the parents of Thomas E. Pugh.
Scope and Contents Typed diary of Thomas Pugh's work at the mission field at Keen Mountain, Virginia in the Red Jacket Coal Corporation Camp from June 10 to September 1, 1939. He begins with the events that led to this work and gives a day by day account of his activities. A photograph album from Pugh's time at Red Jacket Corporation Camp is filed in Series 5.
Scope and Contents Small bound "Diary and Memos" planners where Thomas Pugh noted his daily appointments. Some books have additional notations near the end. 50 books.
Scope and Contents Most of the items are photograph albums, but these albums also contain other material such as report cards, bulletins, programs and more. Thomas E. Pugh typed captions explaining the relevance of many of the albums and their content.
Scope and Contents Photograph album of Mary Decker Pugh with photos of her as a baby up to Rev. Pugh's retirement in 1981. Includes report cards from Fredericksburg High School and Westhampton College, elementry school class picture, wedding announcement with broken gold wedding band and photographs of her parents and other family members.
Scope and Contents Photograph album has been divided into 3 folders. This is folder 1. Photographs from Thomas E. Pugh's early childhood, with pictures of his home, gravestones and family members. Mary Decker's acceptance letter from Crozer Theological Seminary. Photographs of houses, churches and towns where they lived. Photographs of friends and activities. Thomas Pugh has typed descriptions for most of the photographs.
Scope and Contents Photograph album has been divided into 3 folders. This is folder 2. Photographs of houses, churches and towns where they lived. Photographs of family, friends and activities. Childhood photographs of Mary Decker Pugh. Includes receipt from Johnson-Willis Hospital, Mary 5, 1952, when their son was born. Thomas Pugh has typed descriptions for most of the photographs.
Scope and Contents Photograph album has been divided into 3 folders. This folder 3 and contains the loose items from the album. Items include newspaper picture of Mary Pugh arranging flowers and her first place award; Mary Nelson Pugh's Savings Deposits book from 1914-1938; Mary Decker's Fredericksburg Public Schools report cards with other school items; copy of paper "On Being a Minister's Wife" and photographs of Mary Decker Pugh from the 1940's. Some of these items were in an envelope labeled "Biographical Materials for Mary Decker Pugh."
Scope and Contents Photograph album of Thomas E. Pugh beginning with photographs of his family home (burned) and a childhood picture of himself and brother. Includes a brief biography explaining his path to the ministry. Includes school pictures, 1940 passport photograph, group picture of the 1944 Chaplains of the 103 Infantry Division in Camp Howze, Texas, and photographs of homes, churches, family, friends and activities.
Scope and Contents Photographs of Rev. Thomas E. Pugh involved in community activities and projects including groundbreaking for the new telephone building and Williamsburg Memorial Community Center, William and Mary graduations and more. Includes programs and invitations.
Scope and Contents Photographs related to Rev. Thomas E. Pugh's ministry, beginning with Chaplain's School at Harvard in 1944 until 1981. Half of the photograph are from the time Rev. Pugh was a Chaplain during World War II. Other photographs are of various churches where he served and activities related to his ministry. Thomas E. Pugh typed captions for most of the photographs.
Scope and Contents Photographs from Pugh's summer at The Red Jacket Coal Camp at Keen Mountain, Virginia. There is a map showing the location of the camp. Photographs are of the landscape, camp buildings, chapel area, local residents and camp attendees. Includes an outline for a sermon "That They Might Have More Abundant Life."
Scope and Contents Photographs of parishioners of the church, activities, anniversaries, ceremonies, staff, choir and the church. Includes programs for events held by the church.
Scope and Contents Photographs from the 25th Anniversary reception for the Williamsburg Baptist Church.
Scope and Contents Loose photographs of Thomas E. Pugh and Mary Decker Pugh. Photograph of Rev. Pugh at the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist Church in 2002.
Scope and Contents 7" x 14" photograph of "Summer Home on Piankitank River Across From Gwynn's Island 1954-1970."
Scope and Contents Rolled photograph of group of men in military uniforms labeled "Baptist Chaplains - Harvard University - Cambridge, Mass.- Jan. 6th, to Feb. 9th, 1944." Rolled photograph of group of men in military uniforms labeled "The Chaplain School - Harvard University - Cambridge, Mass. - Jan. 6th, to Feb. 9th, 1944."
Scope and Contents Scrapbook of Thomas E. Pugh. Contains memorabilia from his time at the University of Richmond (1940) through articles on his book, "Grain of Mustard." Includes newspaper clippings, invitations, programs, notecards, identification cards, tickets, photograph of 1944 graduating class of Crozer Theological Seminary, receipts and more. The last item is a copy of a tribute to Harry Emerson Fosdick by Deane William Ferm with a typed note by Pugh, "I consider it appropriate to close this scrapbook with an article giving a brief summary of the life and ministry of the late Harry Emerson Fosdick.....he exerted more influence on my life and ministry than any other person in whose time I have lived."
Scope and Contents Certificate for a Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Crozer Theological Seminary for Thomas Edward Pugh, dated June 6, 1944. A Certificate for a Doctor of Divinity Degree from University of Richmond for Thomas Edward Pugh, dated June 3, 1968.
Scope and Contents Beetle Bailey cartoon by Mort Walker about sin.