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Scope and Contents Papers written by Mary Decker Pugh while in Crozer Theological Seminary in 1942 and 1943. Includes a note from Thomas E. Pugh explaining the above and how her studies helped him in his work and how much he appreciated her contributions, written October 19, 1999.

Scope and Contents Certificate of Ordination from the Fredericksburg Baptist Church for The Gospel Ministry on August 23, 1942. Certificate for Degree of Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Crozer Theological Seminary, dated May 3, 1980.

Scope and Contents Certificate for a Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Crozer Theological Seminary for Thomas Edward Pugh, dated June 6, 1944. A Certificate for a Doctor of Divinity Degree from University of Richmond for Thomas Edward Pugh, dated June 3, 1968.

Scope and Contents Completed "Marriage Records" for marriages performed from 1952-1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia and completed "Marriage Licenses" for marriages performed from 1950-1951 in Pennsylvania.

Scope and Contents Listing of number of weddings Rev. Pugh performed from 1952 to 1990's. Handwritten note "Bonded to perform marriages - March 1952." Total number of marriages performed is 331.

Scope and Contents Correspondence covering Rev. Pugh's initial call to Williamsburg Baptist Church, his retirement, his tenure as Pastor Emeritus and his position as a nonmember.

Scope and Contents Correspondence, bulletins, anniversary programs, brochures and other material from Churches where Rev. Thomas E. Pugh was the Pastor. Victoria Baptist Church, Springfield, PA (1942 -1943), Hephzibah Baptist Church, Coatesville, PA (1947-1950) and Williamsburg Baptist Church (1952-1981). Includes an August 3, 1946 bulletin for the dedication of "The Post Chapel" at Camp Glasenback, Austria where Rev. Pugh was the Chaplain.

Scope and Contents Correspondence and legal documents concerning inheritances from the estates of Evelyn M. Barr, Lettie D. Brockman, Ella Doffan Chesley and Janet Lawson Freeman Shepherd.

Scope and Contents Accounts and correspondence about the Decker property inheritance equally owned by Mrs. Julia D. Bristow, Mrs. Mary D. Pugh, William C. Decker and Richard H. Decker.

Scope and Contents 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.