Recreation - Scouting

Recreation - Scouting - History

Scouting History - Chronology of events important to the Scout movement.
Researching Scout History - A How To for developing a local Scout history.
World Scouting Emblem - History of the white fleur-de-lis on royal purple as a symbol of worldwide Scouting.
Scouting history - A history containing brief descriptions of every World Jamboree, and numerous pages dealing with the development of scouting, its founders and interesting historical notes presented by the USSSP.
The Common History of Scouting - Traces the common origin of Boy and Girl Scouts and Girl Guides.
The African seeds of Scouting - South Africa, history of scouting from Mafeking until today.
World Friendship Funds - A Summary of the History of the funds.
BP and the beginnings of Scouting - An Excerpt from: E.E. Reynolds, Baden-Powell: The Story of His Life
ScoutingArchives.com - Scans of newspapers, photographs, books, and stamps of Scouting's early years.
Cruise of the Calgaric, 1933 - Scouts and guides visit Baltic ports in the company of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell on a mission for peace between the wars.
Ernest Carlos - Paintings of Scouts.
Rover Scout Alpine Course, Matukituki Valley - Archive information for scrapbook of New Zealand Rovers climbing expedition in 1954.
Sea Scouts Sailing Back - History and current status of Sea Scouting by Chuck Modlin in Boat/US Magazine
Norman Rockwell Images - Scouting Prints
The Peace Cruise, 1999 - Log of activities of twenty-four scouts aboard the three-masted Zawisza Czarny (The Black Knight) belonging to the Polish Scouting Association (ZHP) that visited ports of the Eastern Mediterranean from Greece to Egypt.
Milestones to Scouting - Collection of articles on the development of scouting including BP, section history, cruises, woodbadge and scouting program.
Mafikeng SCENE - Scout Centre of Excellence for Nature and the Environment, preserves the area where scouting began.
History of Mafikeng - The Place of Stones, story of the area and seige defense of BP.
Father Jacques Sevin s.j. - The spirit of the Little Saint of Lisieux, Sister Therese and the influence on Pere Sevin, founder of Scouting in France.
American Scouting Historical Society - Devoted to the history of Scouting by preservation of documents, information, and artifacts, and by dispersing information about Scout patches and other BSA memorabilia.
Scout History Association - Diverse resources on Boy Scout and Girl Scout/Guide history.
Guiding and Scouting in Sweden - an overview and history of guiding and scouting in Sweden
Victoria Cross archive - Recipient award page of John (Jack) Travers Cornwell.
Jack Cornwell V.C. - Biographical sketch and photo.
The Boy Hero of H.M.S. Chester - Drawing depicting Jack Cornwell in action with citation and report from The Boys Own Paper, 1916.
Photo of Jack Cornwell - Portrait in Naval Uniform
Battle of Jutland and Jack Cornwell, V.C. - The story of the scout whose personal courage inspired the Scouting Award for Courage.
John Travers Cornwell - Biographical sketch and links to related sources.
The Cornwell Award - The Badge of Courage for scouts. Contains extensive information regarding Jack Cornwell, V.C. and the Award created in his honour.
Stand Your Station - Short biography and photos of John Travers Cornwell V.C.
Mount Cornwell - Information about the mountain in the Canadian Rockies named in honor of Jack Cornwell.
World Scout Jamboree, 1995 - 18th held in the Netherlands - After the World Jamboree 1995, team hosts report of activities, photos and memorabilia.
World Scout Jamboree, 1999 - 19th held in Chile - Scouts Australia report on the participation by scouting groups.
World Scout Jamboree, 1933 - 4th held in Hungary - The Scout Jamboree Book of the Boy Scouts of America as compiled by James E. West, Chief Scout Executive.
World Scout Jamboree, 1920 - 1st held in England - The Jamboree Book of the activities at the Olympia with introduction by Robert Baden-Powell.
World Scout Jamboree, 1929 - 3rd held in England - Jamboree Book compiled by the Times of London of the events and Scouting activities held at Arrowe Park.
Chronology of the World Scout Jamboree - Jamborees of the past, a history of the first through the seventeenth World Jamboree.
World Scout Jamboree, 1963 - 11th held in Greece - Story of the jamboree held at Marathon.
World Scout Jamboree, 1924 - 2nd held in Denmark - The Jamboree held at Ermelunden, as recounted by William Hillcourt with Olave Baden-Powell and recorded in Baden-Powell: The Two Lives of a Hero, 1964.
World Scout Jamboree, 1937 - 5th held in the Netherlands - The pre-war jamboree held at Vogelenzang and the last World Jamboree attended by Baden-Powell.
World Scout Jamborees - A chronology with short highlights of the First to the Nineteenth World Jamborees presented by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).
World Jamboree pictures and patches - Links to contingents that attended the 19th World Scout Jamboree, 1998 held in Chile and a compendium of photos and camp crests and patches from the 1st to the 20th World Jamboree.
World Jamboree Stamps - Scouts on Stamps presented by SOSSI.
World Scout Jamboree, 1995 - 18th held in the Netherlands - Virtual World Jamboree'95, includes numerous pages about the events with photos.
World Scout Jamboree, 1995 - 18th held in the Netherlands - Photos by Swedish contingent in Holland.
World Scout Jamboree, 1929 - 3rd held in England - Story of the Boy Scouts of America Wolverine Council contingent.
World Scout Jamboree, 1999 - 19th held in Chile - Virtual World Jamboree'99 includes photos, midi music, newsletters, maps, and archives.
World Scout Jamboree, 1933 - 4th held in Hungary - Photos and history of event at Gödöllö.
World Scout Jamboree, 1995 - 18th held in the Netherlands - Catalog of souvenir items that were on sale at the Jamboree.
World Scout Jamboree, 1933 - 4th held in Hungary - Report from the United Kingdom scouting magazine The Scouter.
World Scout Jamboree, 1995 - 18th held in the Netherlands - Jamboree Team Hosts recap and history of the event including participant statistics, contingent badges and photos.
World Scout Jamboree, 1929 - 3rd held in England - Canadian contingent history.
World Scout Jamboree, 1955 - 8th held in Canada - Niagara-On-The-Lake Jamboree memories and photos.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - National Scout Organization of Thailand, WOSM official site of the December 28, 2002 to January 8, 2003 camp at Sattahip.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - Sriwittaya Paknam School, Thailand, information on Thai Scouting the Jamboree including photos, maps, and local area activities.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - Woking District Scouts log of preparation and activities.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - Central Scotland unit information and photos.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - Isle of Wight Contingent scouts information and contacts for trip to Thailand.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - Shaftesbury Scouts Jamboree information, including the scouts who attended and photos from the 19th WJ.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - Stroud and Tetbury District Scouts jamboree news and information.
World Scout Jamboree, 2003 - 20th held in Thailand - United Kingdom Contingent, Sawaddee, the official site for information, contacts and WJ evaluation.
Baden-Powell, Robert - Virtualology links, and student publishing
The Baden-Powell Family - Short biographical sketches of the three BP Scouting founders: Robert Baden-Powell, Agnes Baden-Powell, and Olave Baden-Powell.
Reflections on Baden-Powell - Historical article about the founder and scouting by Richard A. Voeltz
Olave Baden-Powell - The World Chief Guide - History and resources concerning the Girl Scout and Girl Guide patron, Lady B-P.
Baden-Powell, Olave, [Lady Baden-Powell] (1889 - 1977) - Short Biographical sketch of Lady B-P.
Olave Baden Powell: Mother Of Millions - One of the most loved and fondly remembered women of the 20th century is Lady Baden Powell, patron of the worldwide Guiding movement.
Olave Baden-Powell, Chief Girl Guide - Depicted on postage stamps.
Informal Education and BP - Article about Baden-Powell's contribution to education outside the classroom setting.
Pine Tree Web Baden-Powell Resources - Resource site for BP information including library, photo gallery, paintings, life story, and interview with BP.
Signature of BP - Membership card signed personally by Lord Baden-Powell.
Grave of B-P - Photo of Robert Baden-Powell's grave site and details about how to find the cemetery in Nyeri, Kenya.
Baden-Powell, Scouting, Guiding, and Covent Garden - Depicts and describes the first Scouting headquarters occupied by BP.
Baden-Powell Resources - Includes Scoutmastership, Scouting games, B-P's Testimony for BSA vs. "The United States Boy Scouts" and The Study Patrol: B-P's First Scoutmastership Course.
Aids to Scoutmastership - Baden-Powell's classic manual for Scoutmasters.
Paintings by Baden-Powell - Five watercolour paintings by BP.
Grave marker of BP - Photo of Robert Baden-Powell's marker showing the Gone Home symbol.
What Was Baden-Powell's Vision for Scouting? - A statement of BP's Scouting ideals.
Manlifter Kite by BP - Design concept by Robert Baden-Powell.
Christianity, religion, and Scouting - Baden-Powell writes on the meaning of Duty to God.
Scout Image - Baden-Powell - B-P clipart.
Baden-Powell - The History Of Scouting - Scouting - Portal of BP sites.
Beginnings of Scouting - Interview of BP by the "Listener" magazine.
Story of Chivalry by B-P - Narrative as told by Robert Baden-Powell.
Scouting Games - The Scout Library No. 4, 6th edition, by Sir Robert Baden-Powell.
Fishing with Baden-Powell - Stories of the Chief Scout and his love of angling by Douglas R. Precourt.
Lord Robert Baden-Powell - Biographical sketch of the founder of Scouting by Steven C. Hanna.
Baden-Powell of Gilwell - Biographical reference compiled by famouspeople.com
Baden-Powell, Robert - A short biography including a history of scouting, B-P's last message, bibliography of his writings, and bibliography of B-P biographies.
WOSM biography of B-P - Robert Baden-Powell biography published by the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
Baden-Powell, Robert - Highlights of B-P's career from Infoplease.
Baden-Powell, Founder of the Boy Scouts - Biography by Tim Jeal, includes pricing and order information.
Lord Baden-Powell of the Boy Scouts - B-P biography by Howard Fast
Life of B-P - A short biography of Robert Baden-Powell provided by Scouts Canada National Council.
Baden-Powell - Great Contemporaries, article by Winston S. Churchill, London, 1938.
Baden-Powell, Robert Stephenson Smyth (1857-1941) - Biography of the military and Scouting careers of BP.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell - A biography and comprehensive bibliorgaphy.
Baden-Powell, Robert - Biographical sketch of the Founder of Scouting by Steve Tobin.
Baden-Powell, Robert - Short biorgaphy from the Encyclopedia Britannica Intermediate online.
13th Hussars Colonels - Service record of Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) with portrait.
Portrait of BP - Chalk rendering of Robert Baden-Powell by Shirley Slocombe, 1916. Original work held by the National Portrait Gallery of the United Kingdom.
Fishing the Waikato River - Robert Baden-Powell angling in New Zealand.
Photos of BP - Nine photographs of Robert Baden-Powell.
Photo Gallery of BP - Pinetree Web's extensive Baden-Powell photo gallery.
Jagger, David - Portrait presented to B-P on August 6, 1929 at the III World Jamboree at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, England.
Jagger, David - Black and white reproduction portrait of Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell.
Baden Powell Puzzel - Game to form BP's picture.
National Portrait Gallery, Sir Robert BP - 1st Baron Baden-Powell official commissioned work in the UK National Portrait Gallery (NPG 5991).
Portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell - by Pirie MacDonald National Portrait Gallery NPG P140(30)
Baden Powell in Cambridge - Collection of Photographs of Baden Powell.
BP Fishing - Sketch by Robert Baden-Powell.
Colonel of the 13th Hussars, Robert Baden-Powell - BP's portrait as military officer.
Letter from Agnes Baden-Powell to Marconi - Note on the opening of cross channel wireless telegraphy.
Dorset Scenery - Ten photos of Brownsea Island.
Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp - The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp.
Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scout Camping - History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location.
Brownsea Island Nature Reserve - Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna.
National Trust Property - Brownsea Island - A tranquil wooded island in Poole Harbour with waymarked trails and spectacular views of the Dorset Coast. Its Nature Reserve, managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, is renowned for red squirrels, sika deer and a large population of wading birds in a shallow lagoon. Ferry boats run from Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage
Brownsea Island Scout and Guide Campsite - Contains booking information, photos, activities, facilities description, and contacts.
Baden-Powell at the first Scout encampment - Photo of B-P at Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
View of the first Scout encampment - Photo of Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
Out and About on Brownsea Island - The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp.
Brownsea Island History - Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp.
Brownsea Island Map - Topographical map.
B-P and Brownsea Island - Description from the biography of Robert Baden-Powell as related in 'B.-P. The Story of his life' by E. Reynolds.
The First Scout Camp - Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine.
The Gang's All Here - The history of Gang Show in Ralph Reader's own words.
Gang Show - History and tribute to the inspiration of their founder, Ralph Reader.
The London Gang Show Fellowship - History of the origin of the London Gang Show from 1932 to 1974, photos, and membership contacts.
How Guiding began - The history of Guides and Brownie Guides of the United Kingdom Guide Association.
Doing Girl Scout History - Provides information and tips on preparing a group history.
Girl Guides 12th World Conference - 1948 - Pictures taken by Dorothy J. Stanley at the 1948 Girl Guides World Conference held in Cooperstown, New York.
Philipino Girl Scouts - Brief history of the foundations of local Girl Scouting by Americans in the Philippines, and a biography of its first national leader, Josefa Llañes Escoda.
Scouting, an outline history - Sketches of the key points in the history of scouting, jamboree chronology, with particular reference to the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland (C.B.S.I.) now Catholic Scouting-Ireland.
Scouting in the United Kingdom - History of the Scouting movement with special reference to the Scout Association presented by ScoutBase UK.
Plast in Canada - History of the Ukrainian Scouting Association in Canada.
Unitary Scouts of France - Includes timeline and important leadership figures of the SUF.
Hong Kong Girl Guides - History of the Guiding movement in the former British Crown Colony.
Leong, Mildred Rita - A guiding light that shines on, biographical note of Commissioner of Girl Guides Association of Sabah, Malaysia
Guides Cymru Eisteddfod - Describes footage of a Guides Cymru Eisteddfod in the grounds of 'Plas Gregynog', near Newtown, held to celebrate the movement's 30th birthday in the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.
Newfoundland Scouting Archives - Directory of holdings and contacts for the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives.
British Columbia Scouting History - Development of Girl Guides.
British Columbia Scouting History - The beginnings of Scouting.
Gilwell Reunion - History of the Reunion at Ebor Park, Blue Springs Scout Reserve.
Canadian Jambroee, 9th, 1997 - Opening address to CJ 97 by Chief Scout, Governor General Romeo Leblanc.
Wheeler, Leonard (Len) - Biobraphical note on one of South Waterloo District's most famous Scouters.
Timeline of Girl Scout History - Chronology of important dates in the development of the Girl Scouts USA.
Girl Scouts Yesterday and Today - Historic information concerning the Girl Scouts of the USA including biographical sketch of Birdsall Otis Edey.
The Girl Scout Law through the years - Changes and Development in the GS Law.
Girl Scout Historical Uniforms - Uniform collection by Merana and includes general Scouting information.
Brief History of the Girl Scouts of the USA - Official GSUSA history pages.
History of the Girl Scout Organization - Founders, development and organization of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
The Story of Juliette Low - Biography presented by the Guidezone.
Low, Juliette Gordon - Women in History biography.
Low, Juliette Gordon - Biography of the second generation Scot, founder of Girl Scouts in the United States by Lu Hickey
Low, Juliette Gordon - Georgia Women of Achievement inductee's biography.
Juliette Gordon Low Bust - Girl Scout founder's memorial bust as it appears in the Georgia State Capitol Hall of Fame.
Gordon Family - Historic papers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Girl Scout Fountain - The garden of the Andrew Low residence in Savannah, Georgia
Low, Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon - Brief biographical information and photo from Women in American History section of Britannica online.
Juliette Gordon Low Commemorative Stamp - Picture of the stamp and short biography of Girl Scout founder.
Who's Our Mystery Girl - Photo and details about the GSUSA founder.
Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low - Photos, description, and tour information provided by the GSUSA.
Low, Juliette Gordon - National Women's Hall of Fame biography and photos.
Lady Aikins and Girl Guides - Manitoba Guiding Archival photograph Winnipeg, 1921.
Newfoundland and Labrador Council Archives and Museum - Girl Guides of Canada provincial museum holdings and material descriptions.
Nova Scotia Council Archives - Girl Guides of Canada provincial historical collection of documents and photos is indexed on Archway. Enter key words 'Girl Guides' in Search Field to review documents available.
The Great Canadian Guiding Quiz - Questions on Canadian Guiding history and the World Centers.
Lady Mary Pellatt - Biographical note on the first Commissioner of the Girl Guides of Canada.
History of the Order of the Arrow - Description and history of the Order of the Arrow from its founding by E. Urner Goodman in 1921.
Lone Scout History - BSA Lone Scout program history from its inception as a personal project by William D. Boyce.
Catholic Scouting - History of Scouting in the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, 1910-1992.
Region 7 Canoe Base - History, former staff, patches, photos, and memories of this now closed Boy Scout High Adventure base that was located near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.
US Scouting History - How Scouting started in the United States.
Senior Scouting Programs of the BSA - History of senior programs of the Boy Scouts of America including what they were about, their insignia, uniforms, and literature.
BSA Badge History - Early badges of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Scouting History of West Texas - Features histories of local councils, troops, and camps, tips on researching scout history, and scout history links.
Hillcourt, William - Green Bar Bill, BSA renowned scouter known as the Scoutmaster to the world.
Mount Clemens Sea Scouts Ship Griffin - History of the Michigan BSA Sea Scouts training ship the former WW I Sub Chaser SC-227.
Sea Scouting History in the United States - The founding and development of Sea Scouts in America.
Cub Scout History - The evolution of cubbing in the United States, a 90 year chronology.
Boy Scout Stuff - A virtual museum of Boy Scouting in America: 1910-1919.
Thoughts On Scouting - The expressions of Theodore Roosevelt.
Robinson, Edgar M. - The BSA's 'forgotten' founding father, article by Robert Peterson in Scouting Magazine
Michigan Tipisa Campsite - History of scout camps, honor societies, awards and boy scouts in general, focusing on the United States and specifically the Great Lakes region.
Bartle, H. Roe - Biobraphy of scouting leader known as Lone Bear.
Bartle, H. Roe - Biography of Mayor Kansas City, Missouri, national BSA leader.
Eldred, Arthur R. - Biographical sketch of the first Eagle Scout, awarded August 21, 1912.
Hillcourt, William - Biographical note and trubute to Green Bar Bill by Terry Howerton.
Boy Scouts of America History - Index of web sites and includes biographical sketch of BP, formation of Scouting in the United States, related history, traditions, and historic insignia, photos, and posters.
Beard, Daniel Carter - Biographical sketch in The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition.
Dan Beard lays wreath - Dan Beard makes Bay leaf wreath for Mark Twain's funeral, New York Times report.
Beard, Daniel Carter, with B-P - Photo of Robert Baden-Powell and Uncle Dan Beard in 1937.
Dan Beard - The Man and His Art - Biographical sketch of illustrator and cartoonist Dan Beard, who later became a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America, by B. O. Flower.
Beard, Daniel Carter (1850-1941) - Biographical note and bibliography of Uncle Dan Beard, one of scouting's founding fathers.
Beard, Dan - Bibliography and price list of books by BSA founder and first national commissioner Daniel Carter Beard
The Political Art of Dan Beard - Biography of political illustrator Dan Beard, later a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America, and examples of his works that appeared in books by Mark Twain, Bolton Hall, and Ernest Crosby from 1889 to 1904.
Daniel Carter Beard's Books - Includes text of Boy Pioneers, Outdoor Handy Book, and American Boys Handy Book.
Story of the Unknown Scout - How William D. Boyce became a founder of the Boy Scouts of America.
Ernest Thompson Seton Institute, Inc - A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of E.T. Seton - founder of the Boy Scouts of America, artist, naturalist, story teller, author, philosopher, and leader par excellence.
Autobiography excerpt of Ernest Thompson Seton - Study and commentary on Ernest Thompson Seton, Founder of BSA and first Chief Scout.
Seton, Ernest Thompson - A short biography presented by the Hiawatha Seaway Council, BSA.
Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Nature Bulletin - A biography of Ernest Thompson Seton, naturalist, story-teller, and Boy Scout founder. In Bulletin No. 444-A.
Seton, Ernest Thompson - A short biography, bibliography of the works of Seton, and bibliography of biographies.
Seton, Ernest Thompson - Biographical note by Encyclopedia.com
Literary Audubon - Biography of Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) founder of the BSA and first Chief Scout.
Seton in the Early Days of Scouting - History of the early development of the Boy Scouts of America.
Seton Books - Bibliography with ISBN and reviews.
Seton Collectibles - Links to Ernest Thompson Seton memorabilia.
Works of Ernest Thompson Seton - Bibliography of Trent University materials with short biographical note.
Signature of Seton - Photos of Seton's signature and a family history by a descendant.
Rolf in the Woods - E-text of novel by Ernest Thompson Seton.
Ernest Thompson Seton Books - Includes text of 9 Principles, Indian's Creed, and Birch Bark Roll.
The Seton Centre - Biography and information on Ernest Thompson Seton in Manitoba.
World Jamboree photo of James E. West - Baden-Powell looks on as West addresses scouts at the 5th World Jamboree, Netherlands, 1937.
The National Organization of Russian Scouts - Contains history and traditions of Russian scouting as peserved by NORS during the Communist era in Russia. Maintained by the Pinetree web.
National Organization of Russian Scouts - Australia - NORS, Russian scouting in Australia. History and activities of the Russian Scout movement in exile.

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