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Description: Photograph of four young boys posing for the camera outside in front of a log cabin. A partially opened window is on the left side of the cabin. The boys stand shortest to tallest from left to right. They have been identified directionally in this manner as Irvin Wind, Kenneth Andersen, Kermit Harton, and Jack Hansen. They are all dressed uniformly in boy scout uniforms, which consists of belted, pleated shorts, a shirt with two pockets on each side, and a tied bandana around their necks. Hand-… more
Date: 1940
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Boy Scouts in Front of Log Cabin]

Description: Photograph of the Boy Scouts of America seated on a bench in front of a log cabin. An open window and doorway is seen behind them. Two adults wearing neckerchiefs, presumably Scout leaders, flank the right and left side of the bench. The children wear shorts, shirts with button-flap pockets, neckerchiefs, and all but two also wear caps. From left to right, they have been identified as Bob Hansen, Lawrence Petersen, Carl Hansen, Jack Hansen, Gunnar Thyssen, Kenneth Andersen, Kermit Harton, Donal… more
Date: 1941
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Boy Scouts Biting Into Watermelon Slices]

Description: Photograph of the Boy Scouts of America standing before a single-story structure with the word "Douglass" written on it. The children, with the exception of a few who are in the back, are wearing traditional Boy Scout uniforms: shirts with button-flap pockets, caps, and neckerchiefs. They are all holding large slices of watermelons; some are biting into them. An adult female and an adult male are in the back on the right. Although names have been provided, they can only be applied with certaint… more
Date: 1940
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Scouts in Uniform

Description: Photograph of the Boy Scouts of America and adults standing before a school bus, a car, and a series of buildings to the left. The children are wearing traditional Boy Scout uniforms - neckerchiefs, caps, and shirts with button-flap pockets - with the exception of one on the rightmost side of the picture who is wearing overalls. From left to the right, the children have been identified as Gunnar Thyssen, Carl Hansen, Irvin Wind, Leroy Strarup, Lawrence Petersen, Lawrence Harton, Ray Allenson, D… more
Date: 1941
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Four Boy Scouts in Front of Log Cabin]

Description: Photograph of Boy Scouts standing before a log cabin with one, open visible window and a bench on the left side of the picture. The child on the leftmost side is wearing light-colored, belted trousers and a tucked-in shirt. The rest of the children are wearing traditional Boy Scout uniforms: pleated shorts, shirts with button-flap pockets, and neckerchiefs. They have been identified, from left to right, as Gunnar Thyssen, Donald Lykke, Carl Hansen, and Lawrence Petersen.
Date: 1941
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Boy Scouts Field Day in El Campo, Texas]

Description: Black and white photograph of a large group of boys that make up a chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. According to the title written on the photograph, they are all cub scouts from Wharton County and they are posing for a portrait to commemorate a summer field day. Positioned in front of the side of a wooden cabin, they are arranged in four rows with the first row seated with their legs crossed and the second row seated on a bench. Four adult scout leaders are present; one is sitting on t… more
Date: August 23, 1941
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop #426, Houston, Texas]

Description: The original charter of Boy Scout Troop #426 of Houston, Texas dated October 31, 1943. The troop was sponsored by The League of United Latin American Citizens, with John J. Herrera as Scoutmaster of the troop. It is printed in color on the official Boy Scouts of America charter form.
Date: October 31, 1943
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Boy Scout Swimming Pool, Abilene, Texas: Reinforcing Plans

Description: Reinforcing plan for a swimming pool for the Boy Scouts in Abilene, Texas. It includes diagrams of interior side wall reinforcing, exterior and interior reinforcing of high end wall, exterior and interior reinforcing of low end wall, detail of expansion joint in walls, and several other miscellaneous detail diagrams and sections.
Date: 1945~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Ray Ealy

Description: Photograph of man seated in chair. Ray M. Ealy was a field executive with The Boy Scouts of America.
Date: October 1, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Scouting, Volume 33, Number 6, June 1947

Description: Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. Index appears on page 1.
Date: June 1945
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum

[Troop 65 Camping Award]

Description: Camping award printed on (faux?) leather cut in the rough shape of a bear skin, with text and nature images, attached to a piece of wood cut in the same shape. Text: "1946 Camping Award, Fort Worth Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. Awarded To Troop 65-[...], Denton For camping ten days and nights during 1946."
Date: June 30, 1946
Creator: Boy Scouts of America. Fort Worth Area Council.
Partner: Boy Scout Troop 65 – 1918 Foundation

[Boy Scout Award Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of two boy scouts on a stage after being present with their Eagle awards. There are several people on the stage, seated and standing, in front of an American flag. The scouts are likely Henry Page Owsley of Troop 67 and Jack Lark of Troop 65.
Date: 1942-01-12?
Partner: Boy Scout Troop 65 – 1918 Foundation

The Message, Volume 1, Number 11, February 1947

Description: Weekly newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses the reorganization of the congregation's Boy Scout troop and an upcoming music service.
Date: February 7, 1947
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: December 28, 1944]

Description: Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. This meeting did not have a quorum present and was recorded as a round table discussion of various topics including donating a Sefer Torah to European congregations and a house for the boy scout troop.
Date: December 28, 1944
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: June 21, 1945]

Description: Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. This meeting included recommendations for improving the Hebrew School, discussion of securing a cantor for High Holiday services, and a report on the Boy Scout building's construction.
Date: June 21, 1945
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Scouting, Volume 30, Number 9, October 1942

Description: Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. Index appears on page 1.
Date: October 1942
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum

Scouting, Volume 31, Number 1, January 1943

Description: Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. Index appears on page 1.
Date: January 1943
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum

Scouting, Volume 31, Number 4, April 1943

Description: Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. Index appears on page 1.
Date: April 1943
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum

Scouting, Volume 31, Number 7, July 1943

Description: Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. Index appears on page 1.
Date: July 1943
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum

Scouting, Volume 31, Number 10, November 1943

Description: Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. Index appears on page 1.
Date: November 1943
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum

Scouting, Volume 29, Number 11, December 1941

Description: Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. An index appears on page 34.
Date: December 1941
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum
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