Book, "Girl Scout Handbook for the Intermediate Program," 1944

Summary

This handbook was printed in 1944 as a guide for Intermediate Girl Scouts - ages 10 to 13 - and their leaders. It includes a description of the youth organization (established in 1912), the official Girl Scout promise, laws, motto, and slogan, and an overview of activities in areas such as homemaking, health and safety, and the out-of-doors.

This handbook was printed in 1944 as a guide for Intermediate Girl Scouts - ages 10 to 13 - and their leaders. It includes a description of the youth organization (established in 1912), the official Girl Scout promise, laws, motto, and slogan, and an overview of activities in areas such as homemaking, health and safety, and the out-of-doors.

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1944

Subject Date

1944

Collection Title

Book Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

89.492.1367

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 7.625 in

Width: 5.5 in

Length: 1.375 in

Inscriptions

Brown coated paper cover for book embossed with GIRL SCOUT HANDBOOK at top. Logo of Girl Scout emblem in center of cover.

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