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All of these newspaper articles are about the earliest days of Girl Scouting. The pictures are incredible!!!
Also pictured here, are Girl Scout Seals.

1911, June 11
The New York Sun
HERE ARE THE GIRL PIONEERS OF AMERICA
Steps just taken to start a National Organization of Girls corresponding to the Boy Scouts:

pictures & sketches - (1)The Climbers; (2)Frsh Air Camp near Detroit; (3)Summer Camp of the Buffalo Playground Association; (4)Lunch in the Open; (5)Mrs. Grace Gallatin Seton; (6)Some modern wood nymphs; (7)Learning to cook in Camp.

1912, March 10
Louisville Courier-Journal
GIRL GUIDES TO FOLLOW BOY SCOUTS TO AMERICA
Fair young organizer from English Corps will make tour which embraces United States - Training makes for Domestic Efficiency and affords Wholesome Recreation.
2 pictures: Girls Pitching Tents & Learning to be Nurses.



1924, September 7
Buffalo Sunday Express
STORIES IN SILHOUETTES OF LIFE IN A GIRL SCOUTS' CAMP

Full page (11) pictures only- The bugler wakes 'em up and puts 'em to sleep; (2)A song at twilight around the campfire; (3)I loosed an arrow in the sky; (4)Semaphore signalling; (5)The indian sign of friendliness; (6)Miss Hawkins, Captain of the Gowanda Girl Scouts; (7)A box of woodland ferns; (8)Girl Scouts become proficient with fire; (9)The salute!; (10)Using the ax; (11)First Aid.
1912, November 3
Oakland Tribune
Campfire girls of Bushrod Park learn noble traits
Maids learn things worth while in practical school -
The Novitiate begins by building fire and cooking.
(3) pictures of Louise Jorgensen, tennis and basketball player and athlete, posing in her costume of a Campfire Girl at Bushrod Park.
1913, August 24
The Augusta, GA Herald
GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT LOOKS TO RACE BETTERMENT

First organized patrol established in Savannah, GA, year ago by Mrs. Wm. Low, the originator of the movement.
(2) pictures: Girl Scouts in Camp & Girl Scout Wig-wagging in the Scout Code.



1963, June 17
Memphis Press-Scimitar
GIRLS! REMEMBER KIWANI? WELL, LOOK at it NOW!
Former Girl Scout Haven is Changed & Arkansas Girl Scout to Switzerland...Miss Judy Gordon.
(3) pictures - Kamp Kiwani?; Good Fishing; and Miss Judy Gordon
1922, August 27
Illustrated Buffalo Express
WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS OF BUFFALO AT ALLEGANY PARK

Full page (8) pictures only- The old swimming hole was nothing like this; (2)Artisans; (3)Hiking; (4)First Aid; (5)All is not exquisite pleasure at the camping ground; (6)After the dip is over; (7)But what is camp without a good fire?; (8)Making patrol emblems at Allegany Park.
1912, March 31
Louisville Courier-Journal
HIGH GOAL SET FOR GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Organization Patterened after Boy Scouts aims at physical, mental and moral development Troops at Brownstown and Crothersville, Ind., engage in good work.

picture of: Miss Lisetor-Lane Chief Scout



1937, March 5
Memphis Press-Scimitar
A GIRL SCOUT IS... LOYAL, KIND TO ANIMALS, STUDIOUS, THRIFTY
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(4) pictures only- Tommie Anderson & Catherine Fitzpatrick, Troop 11; (2)Gloria Lee & Sandy, Troop 18; (3)Dorothy Kipper, Troop 24; (4)Lois Jane Hoehle, Troop 18.


1938, February 13
The Commercial Appeal
GIRL SCOUTS TODAY - LEADERS TOMORROW!

Nearly 700 Memphis and Shelby County girls today are learning the essentials of better home life and the way to wholesome living through the Girl Scout educational and recreational program.
Full page (9) pictures - Homemaking is fun; They learn by camping; Companions of adventure...
 


1940, January 14
The Commercial Appeal
BUILDING CHARACTER
Character builds the nation. Girl Scouts build character.
(9) pictures - Playing mother; (2)Biking; (3)Friend to animals; (4)Brownies garden indoors; (5)Church; (6)Service to others; (7)Visit day nursery; (8)International friendship; (9)Budgeting.


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