Background
Pugh, J. Thomas was born on April 26, 1930 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Allie Allandia and Esther Caroline (Hartzell) Pugh.
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J. Thomas Pugh
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J. Thomas Pugh, American writer, educator. Recipient Illinois Valley Press Club award, 1960, 1965, 1975, Meritorious Community Service award, Peoria Heights Community, 1963-1964. Chairman Illinois Advisory Committee United States Commission Civil Rights, since 1982; Member of American Newspaper Guild (president, local chapter 86 1960), Sigma Delta Chi (president, Illinois Valley chapter 1955-1957).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Bradley University, 1952. Master of Arts, Bradley University, 1955.
Career
Reporter Peoria Journal Star, 1947—1962, associate editor, 1963—1982. Visiting lecturer University Illinois, Urbana, 1982—1987. Coordinator, communications Human Service Center, Peoria, since 1988.
Lecturer Bradley University, Peoria, 1952—1982, Illinois State University, Normal, 1973. With United States Army, 1952-1954.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Illinois Advisory Committee United States Commission Civil Rights, since 1982. Member of American Newspaper Guild (president, local chapter 86 1960), Sigma Delta Chi (president, Illinois Valley chapter 1955-1957).
Connections
Married Margaret Jeanne Cornet, April 5, 1952. Children: Martha Bergien Jane, David Michael.
Education
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1952
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1955
Career
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1982 - 1987
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1988