General files, [ca. 1902-1985] | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Files contain correspondence, memos, clippings, printed material, miscellaneous reports, certificates, statistics, information sheets, and histories documenting the history of the Girl Scouts. Subjects covered include the founding of the Girl Scouts, American Indian Girl Scouts, anniversaries, badges and awards, Brownie Girl Scouts, camping, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, conferences, fund raising, Girl Guides of America, Girl Pioneers of America, international projects and activities, uniforms, war and post-war activities, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts; various personalities including volunteers such as board members, presidents, First Ladies of the U.S. (who are always honorary presidents of the Girl Scouts), presidents, and staff; and other topics. Of note are files containing biographical data, clippings, correspondence, speeches, and writings of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, 1902-1938; Lady Olave Baden-Powell, 1919-1970s; and Juliette Gordon Low, 1913-1927