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- Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 Viewing a Doll Display, November 1966 -
- November 01, 1966
- Collections - Artifact
Members of Girl Scout Intermediate Troop 217 Viewing a Doll Display, November 1966
- Girls' Gaiters, 1830-1860 -
- 1830-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Girls' Gaiters, 1830-1860
- Judy Kale Returns a Horse to the Riding Stable on Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 1963 -
- October 27, 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Judy Kale Returns a Horse to the Riding Stable on Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan, October 27, 1963
- Mcguffey Ana Doll, 1937-1944 -
- 1937-1944
- Collections - Artifact
Mcguffey Ana Doll, 1937-1944
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Ruth Elder's Airplane, the "American Girl," Fueling up before Take-off, October 11, 1927 - Ruth Elder planned to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. On October 11, 1927, Elder and co-pilot George Haldeman took off in their Stinson Detroiter <em>American Girl</em>. An oil leak forced them to ditch in the ocean some 360 miles short of land. Still, the 2,623 miles Elder covered set a new distance record for a female pilot.
- October 11, 1927
- Collections - Artifact
Ruth Elder's Airplane, the "American Girl," Fueling up before Take-off, October 11, 1927
Ruth Elder planned to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. On October 11, 1927, Elder and co-pilot George Haldeman took off in their Stinson Detroiter American Girl. An oil leak forced them to ditch in the ocean some 360 miles short of land. Still, the 2,623 miles Elder covered set a new distance record for a female pilot.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Girl's Silk Coat, circa 1880 -
- circa 1880
- Collections - Artifact
Girl's Silk Coat, circa 1880