Pugh, Thomas E. Papers Guide to the Thomas E. Pugh Papers MS 00005

Guide to the Thomas E. Pugh Papers MS 00005


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Finding Aid Authors: Ben Bromley and Anne Johnson.

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
MS 00005
Title
Thomas E. Pugh Papers 1914-2001 1941-1998
Quantity
15.50 Linear Feet
Creator
Pugh, Thomas E., 1917-2006
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access:

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Preferred Citation:

Thomas E. Pugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary

Acquisition Information:

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.

Processing Information:

Collection is partially processed as of September 2009.  Processing completed June 2015.


Biographical Information:

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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Scope and Contents

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.

Arrangement of Materials:

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Baptist Church--Virginia--History
  • Baptists--United States--Clergy
  • Books
  • Chaplains, Military--United States--20th century
  • Church bulletins
  • Clippings (information artifacts)
  • Correspondence
  • Crozer Theological Seminary
  • Diaries
  • Newsletters
  • Pamphlets
  • Photographs
  • Pugh family
  • Research Papers
  • Scrapbooks
  • Sermons
  • United States--Armed Services--Medical Care
  • University of Richmond. Richmond College--History
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
  • Virginia--Genealogy
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Williamsburg Baptist Church (Williamsburg, Va.)
  • World War, 1939-1945--Chaplains

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Virginia--Genealogy
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century

Container List

id280860
Series 1: Correspondence
1939-2000
Scope and Contents

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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 id282392
    Box 1
    • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id282397
      Correspondence
      1939-1947
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id282402
      Correspondence
      1950's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id282407
      Correspondence
      1960's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id282412
      Correspondence
      1960's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id282417
      Correspondence
      1960's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id282422
      Correspondence
      1970's
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 id282427
    Box 2
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id282432
      Correspondence
      1970's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id282437
      Correspondence
      1970's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id282442
      Correspondence
      1980's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id282447
      Correspondence
      1990's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id282452
      Correspondence
      1990's
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 id282457
    Box 3
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id282462
      Correspondence
      1990's
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id282467
      Correspondence
      1999
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id282472
      Correspondence
      1999
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id282477
      Correspondence
      2000
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id282482
      Correspondence
      2000
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 6 id282487
      Correspondence - Batchelder, Tommy
      1961-1969
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id283921
      Correspondence - Cards - Anniversary, 50th, of Ordination
    • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id282492
      Correspondence - Cards - Birthday
      undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 id282497
    Box 4
    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id282502
      Correspondence - Cards - Birthday
      undated
    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id282507
      Correspondence - Cards - Father's Day
    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id282512
      Correspondence - Cards - Greeting
      undated
    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id282517
      Correspondence - Friends from Chaplain Appointment in Germany
      1946-1949
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id282522
      Correspondence - Grey, Bettie
      1994-1995
      Scope and Contents

      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."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id282527
      Correspondence - Grey, Bettie
      1996-1999
    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 7 id282532
      Correspondence - Letters of Recommendation
      1966-1995
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents Letters of recommendations for jobs and colleges for congregation members and others.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 8 id282537
      Correspondence - Little, David
      1959-1961
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 9 id282542
      Correspondence - Little, David
      1962-1963
  • Mixed Materials Box: 5 id282937
    Box 5
    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id282942
      Correspondence - Little, David
      1964-1965
    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id282947
      Correspondence - Little, David
      1966-1999
    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id282952
      Correspondence - Pastoral
      1990-1998
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id282957
      Correspondence - Religious Herald Editorial
      1963
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id282962
      Correspondence - Retirement Congratulations
      1981
    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 6 id282967
      Correspondence - Simmons, Martha F.
      1959
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents Correspondence with and about Martha F. Simmons who was disappointed in Rev. Pugh's religious views.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 7 id283429
      Correspondence - Special  Interest and Miscellaneous
      1959-1991
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents Correspondence grouped by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh, both personal and business.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 8 id282982
      Correspondence - Windsor, James
      1957-1994
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents Correspondence with James Windsor who was encouraged by Rev. Pugh during his path to Divinity School and beyond.

id281104
Series 2: Ministry Related
1947-2001
Scope and Contents

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.

  • id281112
    Subseries 1: Sermons
    1947-1999
    Scope and Contents

    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)

    • Mixed Materials Box: 6 id282987
      Box 6
      • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id282992
        Sermon Record
        1952-October 1960
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Notebooks with sermons organized chronologically with title of sermon, bibilical citation and biblical text used. 2 notebooks.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id282997
        Sermon Record
        November 1960-September 1970
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Notebooks with sermons organized chronologically with title of sermon, bibilical citation and biblical text used. 2 notebooks.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id283002
        Sermon Record
        September 1970-March 1986
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Notebooks with sermons organized chronologically with title of sermon, bibilical citation and biblical text used. 3 notebooks.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 7 id283007
      Box 7
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id24941
        Advent
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id283022
        Advent
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id24942
        Adversity
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 4 id24943
        Anniversary
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 5 id24944
        Art, Christian
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 6 id24945
        Authority
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 7 id24946
        Baccalaureate Sermon
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 8 id24947
        Baptist
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 9 id24948
        Baptism
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 10 id24949
        Beliefs
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 11 id24950
        Bible
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 12 id283027
        Bible
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 13 id24951
        Biography - non-biblical
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 14 id24952
        Biography – biblical
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 15 id24954
        Book Review
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 16 id24955
        Character – Personal
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 17 id24956
        Children
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 18 id24957
        Christ – As Lord of life
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 19 id24958
        Christ – Mind(?) of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 20 id24959
        Christ – Work of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 21 id24960
        Christian Citizenship
    • Mixed Materials Box: 8 id283012
      Box 8
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id24953
        Christian Doctrines
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 2 id24961
        Christian Experience
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 3 id24962
        Christian Education
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 4 id24963
        Christian Identity
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 5 id24964
        Christian Living
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 6 id24965
        Christians in the Church
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 7 id24966
        Christianity – as freedom
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 8 id24967
        Christianity in contemporary society
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 9 id24968
        Christianity – mind of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 10 id24970
        Christianity – Relevance of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 11 id24971
        Christianity – As vocation
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 12 id24972
        Christians
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 13 id280858
        Church
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 14 id24973
        Church, Body of Christ
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 15 id24974
        Church Membership
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 16 id24975
        Church - Local
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 17 id24977
        The Commandments
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 18 id24978
        Consecration
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 19 id24979
        Criticism
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 39 id24980
        Cross
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 21 id24981
        Culture
      • Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 22 id24982
        Death
    • Mixed Materials Box: 9 id283017
      Box 9
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 1 id24983
        Decision - Choice
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 2 id24984
        Democracy
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 3 id24985
        Devotional
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 4 id24986
        Discipleship
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 5 id24987
        Discipleship – Evangelistic and Missionary
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 6 id24988
        Drinking
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 7 id24989
        Easter
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 8 id24990
        Economics
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 9 id24991
        Emotional(?) factors in life
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 10 id24992
        Ecumenical
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 11 id24993
        Ecology
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 12 id24994
        Education
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 13 id24995
        Evangelism
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 14 id24996
        Evangelistic
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 15 id24997
        Evangelism – Personal
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 17 id25001
        Evil
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 18 id25002
        Expository
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 19 id25003
        Faith-Personal
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 20 id25004
        Faith
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 21 id25005
        Fellowship
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 22 id25006
        Forgiveness
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 23 id25007
        Freedom
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 24 id25008
        Friendship
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 25 id25009
        Fruits of Christian living
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 26 id25010
        Gifts from God
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 27 id25011
        God
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 28 id25012
        God in Christ
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 29 id25013
        God – Concept of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 30 id25014
        God – Love of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 31 id25015
        God – Nature of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 9 Folder: 32 id25016
        God – Purpose and Will
    • Mixed Materials Box: 10 id283032
      Box 10
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 1 id25017
        Grace
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 2 id25018
        History – Church and Biblical
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 3 id25019
        Holy Spirit
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 4 id25020
        Holy Week
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 5 id25021
        Home and Family
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 6 id25022
        Incarnation
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 7 id25023
        Influence
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 8 id25024
        Inspirational
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 9 id25025
        Immortality
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 10 id25026
        Integrity
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 11 id25027
        Jesus Christ, Person of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 12 id25028
        Jesus – Man
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 13 id25029
        Jesus – Ministry
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 14 id25030
        Jesus Christ – Savior
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 15 id25031
        Kingdom of God
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 16 id25032
        Leadership – Christian
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 17 id25033
        Leadership – Responsibility as Christians
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 18 id25034
        Lent and Holy Week
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 19 id25035
        Lenten Series
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 20 id25036
        Life and Death
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 21 id25037
        Lord's Supper - General
      • Mixed Materials Box: 10 Folder: 22 id25038
        Lord's Supper – General
    • Mixed Materials Box: 11 id283037
      Box 11
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 1 id25039
        Lord's Supper - liturgical
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 2 id25040
        Love
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 3 id25041
        Love – Christian
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 4 id25042
        Man
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 5 id25043
        Man – Doctrine of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 6 id283057
        Sermons - Marriage and Family Life
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 7 id25044
        Maturity
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 8 id25045
        Memorial
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 9 id25046
        Mental Health
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 10 id25047
        Ministry
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 11 id25049
        Misfortune
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 12 id25050
        Miracles
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 13 id25051
        Miscellaneous
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 14 id283062
        Misfortune
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 15 id25052
        Missions
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 16 id25053
        Morality and Ethics
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 17 id25054
        Morality
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 18 id25055
        Music
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 19 Mixed Materials Box: 19 id25056
        Nature
      • id25057
        New Year
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 21 id25058
        Occasional
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 22 id25059
        Occult
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 23 id25060
        Old Year
      • Mixed Materials Box: 11 Folder: 24 id25061
        Palm Sunday
    • Mixed Materials Box: 12 id283042
      Box 12
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 1 id25063
        Pastoral Ministry
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 2 id25064
        Parenthood and Personality Development
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 3 id25065
        Patriotic
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 4 id25066
        Personal Identity
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 5 id25067
        Person of Christ
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 6 id25068
        Personal Living
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 7 id25069
        Philosophy of Life
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 8 id25070
        Preaching
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 9 id25071
        Prayer
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 10 id25072
        Principles
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 11 id25073
        Problem of Evil
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 12 id283072
        Reflections on Politics and Religion
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 13 id25079
        Religion
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 14 id25080
        Repentance
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 15 id25081
        Respect for Persons
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 16 id25082
        Responsibility
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 17 id25083
        Resurrection
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 18 id25084
        Rewards
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 19 id25085
        Sacrifice
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 20 id25086
        Salvation
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 21 id25087
        Second Coming
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 22 id283077
        Secular (?)
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 23 id25088
        Separation of Church and State
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 24 id25089
        Science of Religion
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 25 id25090
        Series
      • Mixed Materials Box: 12 Folder: 26 id25091
        Sermon on the Mount
    • Mixed Materials Box: 13 id283047
      Box 13
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 1 id25092
        Sex
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 2 id25093
        Sin
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 3 id25094
        (Unknown)
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 4 id25095
        Social work not from the…
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 5 id25096
        Social Righteousness
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 6 id25097
        Social (?) of Christianity
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 7 id25098
        Southern Baptist Convention
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 8 id25099
        Special Occasions
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 9 id25100
        Stewardship
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 10 id25101
        Student Sermons
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 11 id25102
        Success
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 12 id25103
        Thanksgiving
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 13 id25104
        Theology, Words of
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 14 id25105
        Trinity
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 15 id25106
        Truth
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 16 id25107
        Viewpoints
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 17 id25108
        War and Peace
      • Mixed Materials Box: 13 Folder: 18 id25109
        World Affairs
    • Mixed Materials Box: 14 id283052
      Box 14
      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 1 id25110
        Words of the Christian Life
      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 2 id25111
        Worship
      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 3 id25112
        Youth
      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 4 id25113
        Youth and the Church
      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 5 id283082
        Sermons - Full Manuscripts
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Typed transcripts of full sermons on carbon paper or photocopied. Some sermons have attached clippings or other material. Most are undated.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 6 id283087
        Sermons - Full Manuscripts
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Typed transcripts of full sermons on carbon paper or photocopied. Some sermons have attached clippings or other material. Most are undated.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 7 id283316
        Sermons - Baptist Church Heritage
        1963-1980; 1991
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents This group of sermons where filed separately. One topic is grouped into sessions.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 8 id283317
        Sermons - Pastor Emeritus
        1986-1995
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Sermons mostly given when Rev. Pugh was Pastor Emeritus at Williamsburg Baptist Church. Many sermons have the bulletin attached.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 9 id283321
        Sermons - Loose
        1968-1991, undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 10 id283322
        Sermons - Given at the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist Church
        1999 and undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 14 Folder: 11 id295618
        Sermons - Sermon Notebook
        1942-1947
        Scope and Contents

        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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 15 id283347
      Box 15
      • Mixed Materials Box: 15 id283509
        Sermons - Index Cards of Old and New Testament Citations
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

    • Audio Visual Reels
      English
      • Mixed Materials Reel: 1 id283521
        Sermons - Last Two Sermons Preached
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Last two sermons preached by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh.

      • Mixed Materials Reel: 2 id283517
        Sermons - As the Spring Rains and The Winter of Our Adolescence.
        undated
  • id281108
    Subseries 2: Williamsburg Baptist Church
    1953-1999
    Scope and Contents

    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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 16 id60950
      Box 16
      • Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 1 id283435
        WBC - Bulletin - Inserts
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents 5 inserts for the Church Bulletin.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 2 id283438
        WBC - Sunday Bulletin
        1976-1980
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Nine Sunday Bulletins.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 3 id283441
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1955-1961
      • Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 4 id283444
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1962-1963
      • Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 5 id283447
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1964-1965
      • Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 6 id283450
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1966-1967
      • Mixed Materials Box: 16 Folder: 7 id283453
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1968-1969
    • Mixed Materials Box: 17 id280868
      Box 17
      • Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 1 id283456
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1970-1971
      • Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 2 id283459
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1972-1973
      • Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 3 id283462
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1974-1975
      • Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 4 id283465
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1976-1977
      • Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 5 id283468
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1978-1979
      • Mixed Materials Box: 17 Folder: 6 id283471
        WBC - Newsletter - The Spire
        1980-1981, 1987
    • Mixed Materials Box: 18 id283474
      Box 18
      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 1 id283477
        WBC - Board and Finance Committee
        1963-1998
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 2 id283480
        WBC - Conflict
        1996-1999
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 3 id283483
        WBC - Conflict
        1996-1999
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 4 id283486
        WBC - History
        1916-2004
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 5 id283489
        WBC - History - History of the Williamsburg Baptist Church
        circa 1979
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Photocopy of "A History of the Williamsburg Baptist Church, 1828-1978" by Susie Dorsey.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 6 id283492
        WBC - History - Programs and Publications
        1978-1984 and undated
        Scope and Contents

        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."

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 7 id283495
        WBC - Thomas E. Pugh Pastorate
        1952-1981
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 8 id283498
        WBC - Thomas E. Pugh and Williamsburg Baptist Church
        1980 - 1999
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 9 id284575
        WBC - Thomas E. Pugh and Williamsburg Baptist Church - 25th Anniversary
        1976-1977
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 10 id283501
        WBC - John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Gifts
        1953 and 1957
        Scope and Contents

        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 .

      • Mixed Materials Box: 18 Folder: 11 id283505
        WBC - Rules of Order
        1969-1986
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Four editions of the "Rules of Order" for the Williamsburg Baptist Church. 1969, 1975, 1984 and 1986.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 32 id284720
      Box 32
      • Mixed Materials Box: 32 id284745
        WBC - Attendance Cards
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Attendance cards for Williamsburg Baptist Church with names and often with residence and relationship to the church noted.  Undated.

  • id283526
    Subseries 3: Marriages
    1942-1999
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Official record of marriages performed with name of bride and groom, religious affiliation, date of wedding and more.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 19 id283531
      Box 19
      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 1 id283536
        Marriages - Marriage Ceremonies Used - Programs
        1955-1995
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 2 id283541
        Marriages - Marriage Licenses
        1942-1949
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Original notarized Marriage Licenses, mostly issued in Pennsylvania.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 3 id283546
        Marriages - Marriage Licenses and Records
        1950-1959
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 4 id283551
        Marriages - Marriage Records
        1960-1969
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1960-1969 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 5 id283556
        Marriages - Marriage Records
        1970-1979
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1970-1979 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 6 id283561
        Marriages - Marriage Records
        1980-1989
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1980-1989 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 7 id283566
        Marriages - Marriage Records
        1990-1999
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1990-1999 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 19 Folder: 8 id283571
        Marriages - Marriage Stats
        1952-1999
        Scope and Contents

        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.

  • id283576
    Subseries 4: Funerals
    1967-2000
    • Mixed Materials Box: 20 id283581
      Box 20
      1967-2000
      Scope and Contents

      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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 1 id283586
        Funerals - Clergy Records
        1967-1979
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 2 id283591
        Funerals - Clergy Records
        1980-1989
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 3 id283596
        Funerals - Clergy Records
        1990-1998
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 4 id283601
        Funerals - Funeral Services Conducted
        1980-1998
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Outlines, transcripts and programs of funerals performed by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 5 id283606
        Funerals - Funeral Services Conducted and Related Materials
        1960-1998
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 6 id283611
        Funerals - Last Funeral Conducted (Robert Laurence Caldwell)
        2000
        Scope and Contents

        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."

      • Mixed Materials Box: 20 Folder: 7 id283616
        Funerals - Programs
        1978-1996
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Programs for funerals performed by Rev. Thomas E. Pugh.

  • id283621
    Subseries 5: Pastorates, Ministry Timeline, Religious Affiliations
    1942-1998
    • Mixed Materials Box: 21 id283726
      Box 21
      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 1 id283731
        Churches - Bruton Parish
        1967-2001
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 2 id283736
        Churches - Bulletins from Other Churches
        Scope and Contents

        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)

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 3 id283946
        Churches - Wallers Baptist Church
        1987, 1993-94
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 4 id283911
        Ministry-Memorabilia
        1984 and undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Family Circle cartoon and program for the Bar Mitzvah of David Whitten Wolf whose parents were married by Rev. Pugh.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 5 id283916
        Ministry Timeline in Williamsburg, Virginia
        1951-1998
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 6 id283941
        Pastorates of Rev. Thomas E. Pugh
        1942-1958
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 7 id283926
        Pastorates of Rev. Thomas E. Pugh - Prospect Hill
        1943, 1950-51
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Correspondence, bulletins, anniversary programs, brochures and other material from Prospect Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Pugh was the minister from 1950-1951.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 8 id283951
        Peninsula Baptist Association
        1953-1990
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 9 id283956
        "Religious Emphasis" Convention at Mary Washington College
        1960-1961
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 10 id283961
        The Religious Herald - Board of Trustees
        1973, 1975
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 11 id295250
        Certificates
        1942, 1980
        Scope and Contents

        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.

id281114
Series 3: Personal and Family
1940-1998
  • id281646
    Subseries 1: Community Involvement
    1959-2004
    • Mixed Materials Box: 21 id283966
      Box 21
      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 12 id283971
        Community Involvement
        1959-1998, 2002, undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 13 id283976
        Community Involvement
        1956-1998
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 21 Folder: 14 id283981
        Community Involvement - Rotary Club
        1966-1995
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Correspondence, brochures, certificates associated with Rev. Pugh's membership in the Rotary Club of Williamsburg.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 22 id284016
      Box 22
      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 1 id283986
        Community Involvement - Speaking Occasions
        1980-1992
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Brochures, programs and copies of sermons, prayers and speeches given at community events, memorials or local clubs.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 2 id284026
        Community Involvement - Williamsburg Community Hospital and Williamsburg Healthcare Alliance
        1994-2004
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Correspondence, editorials, memos, minutes and recognitions concerning the Williamsburg Community Hospital and the Williamsburg Healthcare Alliance.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 3 id284031
        Community Involvement - Williamsburg Community Hospital and Williamsburg Healthcare Alliance
        1994-2004
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Correspondence, editorials, memos, minutes and recognitions concerning the Williamsburg Community Hospital and the Williamsburg Healthcare Alliance.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 4 id284051
        Community Involvement - Williamsburg Historic Records Association and Williamsburg Reunion
        1965-2002
        Scope and Contents

        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."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 id284865
      Box 35
      • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 1 id284870
        Community Involvement - Williamsburg Community Hospital
        1978
        Scope and Contents

        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.

  • id284061
    Subseries 2: Personal Matters
    1940-1998
    • Mixed Materials Box: 22 id284071
      Box 22
      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 5 id284076
        Personal - Calendars for Roses
        1987-1989, undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Calendars used by Rev. Pugh to record the care of his roses, such as pruning, dividing and spraying.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 6 id284086
        Personal - Genealogy
        1992-1999
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 7 id284091
        Personal - Genealogy - "Our Pugh Family Lineage"
        1998
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Report compiled by Thomas Edward Pugh entitled "Our Pugh Family Lineage" in 1998. 22 pages.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 8 id284096
        Personal - Golf
        1985-1994
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 22 Folder: 9 id284116
        Personal - Inheritances
        1952-1972
        Scope and Contents

        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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 23 id284106
      Box 23
      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 1 id284111
        Personal - Inheritances - Decker Family Property
        1947-1975
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 2 id284121
        Personal - Inheritances - Luck Property and Cemetery
        1971
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 3 id284081
        Personal - Memorabilia
        1950-1981
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 4 id284101
        Personal - Memorabilia - Day at the County Fair
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Entry cards and ribbons won at the Williamsburg James City County Fair.  Undated.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 5 id284131
        Personal - Piankitank River Summer Home
        1954, 1971
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Deed and contract for property in 1954.  Correspondence about sale of property in 1971.  Includes 2 photographs of the house.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 6 id284126
        Personal - Publications - Magazines
        1954, 1972
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 7 id284136
        Personal - Savings Book
        1961-1968
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Peninsula Bank and Trust Company, Williamsburg, Virginia, savings book with entries from 1961 to 1968.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 8 id284156
        Personal - University of Richmond, Class of 1941
        1938-1998
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 9 id284206
        Personal - University of Richmond, Class of 1941 - Book Cover
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 10 id284141
        Personal - Yard Sale
        1992
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents List of items, list of prices and receipts from Pugh family yard sale in Kingswood, Williamsburg, VA.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 id284855
      Box 35
      • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 2 id284875
        Personal - Publications - Magazines
        1963
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 3 id284860
        Personal - University of Richmond
        1985
        Scope and Contents

        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."

  • id284146
    Subseries 3: Academic
    • Mixed Materials Box: 23 id284151
      Box 23
      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 11 id284211
        Academic - Books - As a Grain of Mustard Seed
        1980-1982
        Scope and Contents

        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."

      • Mixed Materials Box: 23 Folder: 12 id284216
        Academic - Books - Parson's Page
        1977, 1999
        Scope and Contents

        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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 24 id284176
      Box 24
      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 1 id284221
        Academic - Books - The Parson's Page - Original Drawings by Elizabeth Bass
        circa 1977
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Pen and ink drawings which appear at the beginning of each chapter.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 2 id284226
        Academic - Books - The Parson's Page - Printing and Book Orders
        1974-1981
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 3 id284231
        Academic - Books - The Parson's Page - Reviews and Articles
        1957, 1977
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 4 id284161
        Academic - Editorials
        1963 and 1997
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 5 id284166
        Academic - Notes and Quotes - Miscellaneous Subjects
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        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 .

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 6 id284181
        Academic - Papers - Mary Decker Pugh
        1942, 1943, 1999
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 7 id284191
        Academic - Papers - Mary Decker Pugh and Thomas E. Pugh
        1942 and 1943
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Papers with the same topics written by both Mary Decker Pugh and Thomas E. Pugh while students at Crozer Theological Seminary.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 8 id284237
        Academic - Papers - Thomas E. Pugh
        1942-1943
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Papers written by Thomas E. Pugh while in Crozer Theological Seminary in 1942 and 1943.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 9 id284243
        Academic - Papers - Thomas E. Pugh
        1942-1943
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Papers written by Thomas E. Pugh while in Crozer Theological Seminary in 1942 and 1943.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 24 Folder: 10 id284249
        Academic - Papers - Thomas E. Pugh - Cremation
        1951
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Original and 2 carbon copies of Dr. Pugh's paper "Cremation" dated February 19, 1951.  Includes 3 pamphlets on cremation.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 25 id284251
      Box 25
      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 1 id284269
        Academic - Papers - The Question about Drinking
        1956
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Typed sermon, The Question about Drinking, which was submitted to and rejected by "The Pulpit."  April 29, 1956.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 2 id284281
        Academic - Research
        1943-1941
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Publications on different religions, various philosophies and religious topics.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 3 id284279
        Academic - Research - Hands
        1939, 1949-1951, undated
        Scope and Contents

        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."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 32 id284685
      Box 32
      • Mixed Materials Box: 32 Oversize Folder: 1 id284710
        Academic - Books - Parson's Page - Receipt Books
        1999
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Seven receipt books for sales of "The Parson's Page."

    • Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box 2 Oversize Folder: 1
      Oversize Folder 1
      English
      • id295262
        Bachelor of Arts Certificates
        1935, 1941
        Scope and Contents

        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.

  • id284283
    Subseries 4: Vacations
    • Mixed Materials Box: 25 id284285
      Box 25
      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 4 id284289
        Vacation Brochures
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Brochures on Shaker Village, Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens

      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 5 id284287
        Vacation Brochures - Georgia
      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 6 id284291
        Vacation Brochures - New England
      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 7 id284293
        Vacation Brochures - North Carolina and South Carolina
      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 8 id284295
        Vacation Brochures - Nova Scotia
      • Mixed Materials Box: 25 Folder: 9 id284297
        Vacation Brochures - Virginia
    • Mixed Materials Box: 26 id284307
      Box 26
      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 1 id284311
        Vacation Maps
      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 2 id284321
        Vacation Itinerary and Receipt
        1989 and 1997
        Scope and Contents

        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

  • id284329
    Subseries 5: Military Service as Chaplain
    1944-1946
    Scope and Contents

    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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 26 id284413
      Box 26
      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 3 id284357
        Military - Books
        1942-1946
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 4 id284401
        Military - Books
        circa 1946
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 5 id284407
        Military - Books
        1945
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 6 id284415
        Military - Ephemera for Tourists
        1942 and undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 7 id284409
        Military - Ministry Items
        1945 and undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 26 Folder: 8 id284411
        Military - Ministry Items - Jewish Prayer Book and Prayer Book for Different Situations and Religions
        undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 27 id284421
      Box 27
      • Mixed Materials Box: 27 Folder: 1 id284425
        Military - List of Command Posts and CP's with Maps
        1943-1945
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 27 Folder: 2 id284427
        Military - Newspapers
        1945
        Scope and Contents

        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."

      • Mixed Materials Box: 27 Folder: 3 id284450
        Military - Official Papers
        1944-1947
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 27 Folder: 4 id284455
        Military - 201 File
        1943-1944
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 27 Folder: 5 id284465
        Military - 201 File
        1944-1946
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 27 Folder: 6 id284470
        Military - 201 File
        1944-1945
        Scope and Contents

        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.

  • id284303
    Subseries 6: Family
    • Mixed Materials Box: 28 id284475
      Box 28
      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 1 id284480
        Family - Mary Decker Pugh
        2004, undated
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 2 id284485
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Military
        1967-1969
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 3 id284490
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Military - Correspondence
        1967
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 4 id284495
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Military - Correspondence
        1968-1970
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Letters written by Thomas Nelson Pugh to his family while serving in the Air Force.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 5 id284500
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Funeral Program
        1992
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 6 id284515
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Memorial Fund Contributions
        1992
        Scope and Contents

        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."

      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 7 id284520
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 8 id284525
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 28 Folder: 9 id284530
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
    • Mixed Materials Box: 29 id284535
      Box 29
      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 1 id284540
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 2 id284545
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 3 id284550
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 4 id284555
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 5 id284560
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 6 id284565
        Family - Thomas Nelson Pugh - Death - Sympathy Cards
        1992
      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 7 id284570
        Family - Thomas Edward and Mary Decker Pugh - Wedding
        1941
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 29 Folder: 8 id284580
        Family - Thomas Edward and Mary Decker Pugh - Wedding - 50th Anniversary - Cards
        1991
    • Mixed Materials Box: 30 id284595
      Box 30
      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 1 id284600
        Family - Pugh's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Cards
        1991
      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 2 id284605
        Family - Pugh's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Cards
        1991
      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 3 id284610
        Family - Pugh's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Cards
        1991
      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 4 id284615
        Family - Pugh's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Cards
        1991
      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 5 id295702
        Family - Pugh's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Reception
        1991
        Scope and Contents

        Scope and Contents Invitation, guest list and cost of reception given by the Pughs for their 50th wedding anniversary.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 6 id295554
        Family - Funeral of Thomas Edward Pugh
        2006
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 7 id295622
        Family - Funeral Costs
        1936, 1946
        Scope and Contents

        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.

      • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 8 id295626
        Family - Faith Groom
        1998
        Scope and Contents

        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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 id284975
      Box 35
      • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 7 id284980
        Family - William H. Pugh and Mary E. Luck Marriage License
        1904
        Scope and Contents

        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.

id284339
Series 4: Diaries
1939-1998
  • Mixed Materials Box: 30 id284620
    Box 30
    • Mixed Materials Box: 30 Folder: 9 id284625
      Diaries - Keen Mountain, Virginia Mission
      1939
      Scope and Contents

      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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 31 id284630
    Box 31
    • Mixed Materials Box: 31 id284635
      Diaries - "Diary and Memos" Planners
      1950-1998
      Scope and Contents

      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.

id282387
Series 5
1914-1998
Scope and Contents

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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 33 id284845
    Box 33
    • Mixed Materials Box: 33 Folder: 1 id284905
      Photograph Albums - Mary Decker Pugh
      1914-1981
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 33 Folder: 2 id284910
      Photograph Albums - Mary Decker and Thomas E. Pugh
      1941-circa 1998
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 33 Folder: 3 id284915
      Photograph Albums - Mary Decker and Thomas E. Pugh
      1941-circa 1998
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 33 Folder: 4 id284920
      Photograph Albums - Mary Decker and Thomas E. Pugh
      1914-circa 1950
      Scope and Contents

      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."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 33 Folder: 5 id284925
      Photograph Albums - Thomas E. Pugh
      1920-1980's
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 33 Folder: 6 id284930
      Photograph Albums - Thomas E. Pugh - Community
      1950's-1981
      Scope and Contents

      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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 34 id284850
    Box 34
    • Mixed Materials Box: 34 Folder: 1 id284935
      Photograph Album - Thomas E. Pugh - Ministry
      1940's-1981
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 34 Folder: 2 id284940
      Photograph Album - Thomas E. Pugh - Ministry - The Red Jacket Coal Camp
      1939
      Scope and Contents

      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."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 34 Folder: 3 id284945
      Photograph Album - Thomas E. Pugh - Ministry - Williamsburg Baptist Church
      1960-1980's
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 34 Folder: 4 id284950
      Photograph Album - Thomas E. Pugh - Ministry - Williamsburg Baptist Church - 25th Anniversary
      1977
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents Photographs from the 25th Anniversary reception for the Williamsburg Baptist Church.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 34 Folder: 5 id284955
      Photographs
      2002, undated
      Scope and Contents

      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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 35 id284960
    Box 35
    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 4 id284965
      Photographs - Piankitank Summer Home
      undated
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents 7" x 14" photograph of "Summer Home on Piankitank River Across From Gwynn's Island 1954-1970."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 5 id284970
      Photographs - Chaplain School - Harvard
      1944
      Scope and Contents

      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."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 6 id284985
      Scrapbook - Thomas E. Pugh
      1940-1983
      Scope and Contents

      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."

    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 7 id295254
      Certificates for Divinity Degrees
      1944, 1968
      Scope and Contents

      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.

    • Mixed Materials Box: 35 Folder: 8 id295258
      Beetle Bailey Cartoon
      undated
      Scope and Contents

      Scope and Contents Beetle Bailey cartoon by Mort Walker about sin.

Series 6: Microfilm
English
Scope and Contents

2 reels of microfilm.

  • Microform Reel: 1
    Reel 1
    English
  • Microform Reel: 2
    Reel 2
    English