Name/Title
Fenwick, Charles Edward (1910-1994)--Correspondence--Tushak, Stephen J.--July 1955 - April 1959Entry/Object ID
1995.001.1374Scope and Content
1 folder ; 11 3/4"w x 9"h
This folder contains Mr. Fenwick's and Rev. Tushak's correspondence from the 1950s and an invitation to a program about the pictures and a mention of them in the Enterprise. Fr. Tushak was a priest in Walford, Iowa who was interested in Saint Mary's County and its antiquities and became acquainted with Mr. Fenwick. Fr. Tushak painted some fifty watercolors of Saint Mary's County historic sites, some from photos and sketches he made on visits and others from Mr. Fenwick's description or Fr. Tushak's own research. The Society currently holds thirty-nine of the watercolors.
July 17, 1955 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick talking about visiting in the far south and asking about Fenwicks in South Carolina.
October 24, 1955 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick explaining that he seldom paints in the summertime, but gardens instead and hoping Mr. Fenwick is ok.
April 23, 1956 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick talking about several paintings he has made of sites other than St. Mary's County. There is a series of questions about other county buildings.
May 7, 1956 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mrs. Fenwick expressing sympathy for Charlie's illness.
November 19, 1956 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick explaining that Father has been sick and must cut back on his work and give up smoking. He thanked Mr. Fenwick for some photos. He signs himself "Steve."
January 16, 1957 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick saying he is mailing paintings of Eltonhead Manor, All Faith Protestant Episcopal Church, and midnight mass at St. Ignatius Church. Father had a difficult time over Christmas with his heart. He worries about the old church at White Marsh.
February 4, 1957 Letter from Mr. Fenwick to Fr. Tushak thanking him for the latest paintings. Fenwick discussed the Folly Farm.
February 5, 1957 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick thanking Fenwick for photos and slides. Father has just sent seven paintings: Poplar Hill Church, White Hall, Tudor Hall, Rose Cottage, Notley Hall, St. Barbara's, and St. Mary's Hills Freehold. He also sends a sketch of another house with large twin chimneys and hopes Mr. Fenwick can identify it.
February 11, 1957 Letter from Mr. Fenwick to Fr. Tushak thanking Father for the paintings. The Fenwicks have given up smoking.
February 19, 1957 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick with notes about the White Marsh Church and asking more questions about county houses, especially Green Springs Farm owned by the Maddox family.
March 22, 1957 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick telling Fenwick he will shortly receive a book by Forman as a gift. Then he asked lots of questions about county sites. Tushak says he studies older Maryland churches to find clues to the appearance of the church at St. Mary's City.
July 2, 1957 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick expressing sympathy for Mrs. Fenwick's accident. He explains how he has to live to accomodate his heart. He is also investigating old roses. He will return to his hometown in Pennsylvania to dedicate a new church there.
August 12, 1957 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick sending photos he made while on his visit to St. Mary's County. Tushak also visited at Rosecroft and was very impressed by the owners.
November 20, 1957 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick saying he sent a painting of St. Joseph's Manor to C. W. Edelen. He talks about Father LaFarge's books and wonders why none of the priests in the county are local. Father also suggested to the president of the Friends of St. Ignatius Church that the building would look much better without its present yellow paint.
February 17, 1958 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick wondering if Mr. Fenwick were ill. He asks several questions about county locations.
April 7, 1958 Letter from Mr. Fenwick to Fr. Tushak apologizing for his silence. There have been auditors at the bank. Fenwick sent a photo of St. James and said he had seen the St. Joseph's Manor painting.
[Large Gap in Letters]
March 3, 1959 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick saying ten paintings were on the way. Father also sent information on how the brick chapel at St. Mary's City might have been furnished. [This letter is not complete; only the first page is present.]
April 20, 1959 Letter from Fr. Tushak to Mr. Fenwick asking if he might see the slides Fenwick used in presentations. Tushak is planning to paint the State House and St. John's Palace.
Photocopy of Father Tushak's obituary that shows he died on April 27, 1959
Photocopy of two obituaries for Father Tushak
A sort of resume for Father Tushak compiled after his death by a nephew in law
Postcard announcing a St. Mary's Historical Society dinner on July 28, 1989 at which Ed Stokel will do a program on Father Tushak and his paintings.
August 21, 1991 photocopy of a picture in the Enterprise of Father Tushak's rendering of the brick chapel at St. Mary's City.
Color slide in glassine envelope of Sister's Freehold as done by Father Tushak.Collection
Charles E. Fenwick CollectionArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
July 1955 - 1991Location
Container
Charles E. Fenwick Collection, Box 9Shelf
Rack 07, Shelf 5Rack
Rack 07Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 1Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Fenwick, Charles Edward (1910-1993)Person or Organization
Tushak, Stephen J. (1900-1959)Person or Organization
LaFarge, John