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Tom Pugh Papers, 1904-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pugh, Tom, 1930-
Title
Tom Pugh Papers
Dates
1904-2016 (inclusive)
1962-2016 (bulk)
Quantity
51.91 cubic ft. (55 Boxes)
Collection Number
11685
Summary
Editorials, manuscripts, slides, correspondence, and research files of a U.S. journalist and photographer who covered civil rights and the Vietnam War and other topics.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Tom Pugh was born on April 26, 1930 in Peoria, Illinois. He worked for the "Peoria Journal Star" as a reporter and editor from 1947-1982. Pugh became a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, Illinois Advisory Committee in 1975 and served as Chairperson in 1982. Pugh was a free-lance writer and consultant after retiring in 1982.

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Content Description

Collection contains notebooks, slides taken by Pugh to illustrate articles, editorials written by Pugh, files relating to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, correspondence, graduate school and textbook manuscripts, and materials from Pugh’s association with the Human Service Center in Peoria, Illinois. The bulk of the collection contains research files of newspaper and magazine clippings organized by Pugh into subjects including presidential elections, notable individuals, U.S. and world events, and geographic locations covering countries and U.S. states, and cities.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Tom Pugh at the date of accessioning.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The Tom Pugh papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by Tom Pugh, 2007-2018.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Mary Ann Meyer in May 2011. After new material was added, the collection was re-processed by Molly Marcusse in July 2015 and updated by Jamie Greene in December 2016 and July 2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

Processed by Mary Ann Meyer and Molly Marcusse.
2011; 2015

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