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Publications on different religions, various philosophies and religious topics.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.