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- Girl Scout Aiding a Patient While Doing Community Service at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, 1946 - Since their organization was founded in 1912, American Girl Scouts have volunteered in local communities. A group of Senior Girl Scouts (ages 14-17) donated service in 1946 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Here, a Girl Scout wearing a sash displaying official patches and badges transports a hospital patient on a gurney.
- February 28, 1946
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Girl Scout Aiding a Patient While Doing Community Service at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, 1946
Since their organization was founded in 1912, American Girl Scouts have volunteered in local communities. A group of Senior Girl Scouts (ages 14-17) donated service in 1946 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Here, a Girl Scout wearing a sash displaying official patches and badges transports a hospital patient on a gurney.
- Brownie Uniform, 1956-1963 - American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. In the 1950s, Brownie scouts (ages 7 to 9) could make or purchase practical brown dresses with short sleeves. A Girl Scout in Royal Oak, Michigan, wore an official elastic belt and beanie with this uniform, which features a tangerine-colored Brownie emblem on the breast pocket.
- 1956-1963
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Brownie Uniform, 1956-1963
American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. In the 1950s, Brownie scouts (ages 7 to 9) could make or purchase practical brown dresses with short sleeves. A Girl Scout in Royal Oak, Michigan, wore an official elastic belt and beanie with this uniform, which features a tangerine-colored Brownie emblem on the breast pocket.
- Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 Viewing a Doll Display, November 1966 -
- November 01, 1966
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Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 Viewing a Doll Display, November 1966
- Print, "The Girl Scout's Promise," circa 1920 - The Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 to encourage American girls and young women to participate in their communities and experience nature. By 1920, the organization had developed a uniform and outlined official standards for living. These core values are reflected in the Girl Scout Promise.
- circa 1920
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Print, "The Girl Scout's Promise," circa 1920
The Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 to encourage American girls and young women to participate in their communities and experience nature. By 1920, the organization had developed a uniform and outlined official standards for living. These core values are reflected in the Girl Scout Promise.
- Book, "Girl Scout Handbook for the Intermediate Program," 1944 - 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.
- 1944
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Book, "Girl Scout Handbook for the Intermediate Program," 1944
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.
- Ford Motor Company Memorandum regarding the Rehire of Simon Tokarski, 1937 - Lou Henry Hoover, former First Lady and president of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, wrote to Edsel Ford, president of Ford Motor Company, on behalf of a young Girl Scout. The girl's father, a former Ford employee, was out of work. Within days of receiving Hoover's inquiry, Ford rehired the man.
- May 05, 1937
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Ford Motor Company Memorandum regarding the Rehire of Simon Tokarski, 1937
Lou Henry Hoover, former First Lady and president of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, wrote to Edsel Ford, president of Ford Motor Company, on behalf of a young Girl Scout. The girl's father, a former Ford employee, was out of work. Within days of receiving Hoover's inquiry, Ford rehired the man.
- Walter Tuohy, William Clay Ford and Donald Shelley with Girl Scouts at the Allegheny Locomotive Presentation, Greenfield Village, July 1956 - On July 9, 1956, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) officially presented Henry Ford Museum with a gift--the Allegheny, a 1,200,000-pound steam locomotive. It towers at right behind Walter Tuohy, president of C&O, a group of visiting Senior Girl Scouts, and Donald Shelley and William Clay Ford, executive director and president of Henry Ford Museum.
- July 09, 1956
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Walter Tuohy, William Clay Ford and Donald Shelley with Girl Scouts at the Allegheny Locomotive Presentation, Greenfield Village, July 1956
On July 9, 1956, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) officially presented Henry Ford Museum with a gift--the Allegheny, a 1,200,000-pound steam locomotive. It towers at right behind Walter Tuohy, president of C&O, a group of visiting Senior Girl Scouts, and Donald Shelley and William Clay Ford, executive director and president of Henry Ford Museum.
- Girl Scout Uniform with Neckerchief, circa 1955 - American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. From 1948 until 1959, Intermediate scouts (ages 10 to 13) could make or purchase practical green dresses with pockets, buttoned collars--to secure the signature Girl Scout neckerchief--and pleated backs for greater mobility. This uniform was worn by a Chicago Girl Scout in the mid-1950s.
- circa 1955
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Girl Scout Uniform with Neckerchief, circa 1955
American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. From 1948 until 1959, Intermediate scouts (ages 10 to 13) could make or purchase practical green dresses with pockets, buttoned collars--to secure the signature Girl Scout neckerchief--and pleated backs for greater mobility. This uniform was worn by a Chicago Girl Scout in the mid-1950s.
- Catalog of Indiancraft Supplies, C. W. Dannenhauer, 1930 - American youth organizations like the Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls emphasized the value of handicraft projects. To meet their needs, C.W. Dannenhauer distributed this 1930 catalog featuring leatherworking supplies. The Philadelphia-based company offered tools and leathers for a variety of crafts, including moccasins, book covers, belts, sheaths, wallets, and drums.
- 1930
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Catalog of Indiancraft Supplies, C. W. Dannenhauer, 1930
American youth organizations like the Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls emphasized the value of handicraft projects. To meet their needs, C.W. Dannenhauer distributed this 1930 catalog featuring leatherworking supplies. The Philadelphia-based company offered tools and leathers for a variety of crafts, including moccasins, book covers, belts, sheaths, wallets, and drums.
- Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 with Doll Display, November 1966 -
- November 01, 1966
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Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 with Doll Display, November 1966