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Donald M. Pugh Papers

Historic Owner
Date1964–1966
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Donald M. Pugh, ICC USN Retired. A2018.92
Object numberA2018.92
DescriptionExtent: 1 folder, 1 cruise book

The Donald M. Pugh Papers contain papers from Donald Pugh's service aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CVS-11) from 1964–1967. Items in the collection include a cruise book, Intrepid newspapers, calendar, service papers and other Intrepid related ephemera.

Yearbook; USS Intrepid Cruise Book, 1964–1966. Black hardcover cruise book with golden circular relief of Intrepid seal with motto. On spine: "64 // USS Intrepid // CVS-11 // 66".

Newsletters; Familygrams (11), October 13, 1964–November 21, 1966
- All except one (November 21, 1966) has envelope accompanying the Familygram. All envelopes are addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. Harold F. Pugh".

Award Memos
- Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare "A" Award, August 20, 1965
- Battle Efficiency Award, August 20, 1965

Newspapers; The Ketcher (7), October 16, 1964–February 1966

Booklet; Ports of Call booklet, Subic Bay, May 7–12, 1966
- Inside the booklet, the print is upside down as compared to the image on the front cover.

Calendar; Intrepid calendar, 1965

Envelope; NASA Project Gemini stamp cover, addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. H.F. Pugh & Joyce"

Clipping, Newspaper; “Intrepid Role Set In Gemini Plans,” November 13, 1964 (?)
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Booklet titled “Welcome Aboard! USS Intrepid CVS-11” with black and white photo of aircraft car…
Frank V. Moltisanti
1965–1966
Object number: A2019.63
Envelope with purple stamp of the Gemini capsule addressed to Miss Kay F. Tiemann
Ronald J. Musgrave
1963–1976
Object number: A2018.68
Handwritten envelope addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Ryder postmarked March 18, 1965
Richard G. Ryder
March 11, 1965–November 8, 1966
Object number: A2022.07
Hardcover USS Intrepid CVA-11 1958 calendar with a black and white photograph of Intrepid at se…
Jon W. Matthews
1957–1960
Object number: A2018.96
Silver hardcover USS Intrepid Cruise Book for 1959 with a stylized drawing of Intrepid
John E. Standish
1959–1964
Object number: A2017.22
Typed memo regarding the Battle Efficiency Award, with a blue shield with the words "Commander …
Ralph M. Viggiano
October 26, 1966–December 8, 1967
Object number: A2018.45
Cover of “Hong Kong Servicemen’s Guidebook” with color photograph of tall pagoda building on hi…
Ronald L. Wishman
1967–1968
Object number: A2018.32
Printed schedule for USS Intrepid titled Plan of the Day, dated December 6, 1968
Ronald C. Wallace
1968–1976
Object number: A2019.69
Printed maroon and black booklet titled "An Officer's Career in the Peacetime Navy"
Russell V. Anderson
1945–1952
Object number: A2018.95
Printed certificate for Jacob Jack Elefant, Aviation Machinist Mate Course dated March 27, 1943
Jacob J. Elefant
1943–1964
Object number: A2020.24
Printed Naval Aviators Monthly Achievement Report for Charles P. Amerman dated October 9, 1944
Charles Paul Amerman
1943–1956
Object number: A2021.27
Printed History of Assignments list for Richard Burton Church
Richard B. Church
1964–1969
Object number: A2021.37