Boy Scouts of America
Dates
- Existence: 1910-
Biography
The Boy Scouts of America (est. 1910) is currently the largest scouting organization in the United States.
Scouts BSA, previously known as the Boy Scouts of America, was founded in the United States in 1910 by W. D. Boyce and Robert Baden-Powell, though Baden-Powell first began the movement in England in 1907. The organization was incorporated to teach boys "patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values." From the beginning, scouts were encouraged to serve their communities and participate actively in outdoor activities like camping and hiking. The program was granted a federal charter on June 15, 1916. Councils and lodges were later established all over the country. In 2018, the organization began accepting female scouts to the program, leading to the name change in 2019 from "Boy Scouts of America" to the more general "Scouts BSA".
Citation:
Wikipedia.org, via WWW, June 24, 2019 (Scouts BSA; previously known as the Boy Scouts of America, BSA, B.S.A.; scouting movement began in England in 1907; founded in 1910 by W.D. Boyce and Robert Baden-Powell; teach boys "patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values"; community service and outdoor activites; federal charter granted June 15, 1916; decline in membership; 2.3 million participants and 1 million adult volunteers; began accepting female scouts in 2018; name change in 2019).Its Scouting family camping directory, c1981: t.p. (Boy Scouts of America) p. 1 (BSA)
The history of the Lone Scouts through memorabilia, c1996: p. 2 (in March 1924 the Lone Scouts of America merged with the Boy Scouts of America; the Lone Scouts program became the official Boy Scout program for rural boys)
www.scoutmaster.ru/ru/libr/25 (Boĭ-skautov Ameriki (BSA))
Information from 678 converted Dec. 19, 2014 (Incorporated 1910; granted federal charter June 15, 1916)
Díaz Hernández, L.E. Historia del Concilio de Puerto Rico (Boy Scouts of America), 2013- : 1a parte, p. 7 (Niños Eschuchas de América)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Craig McDaniel collection of Boy Scouts of America letters, 1928-2011
Contains letters personally written between Boy Scouts of America program leaders and other leaders, and between leaders and individual BSA scouts containing information regarding the BSA program in their respective areas. Includes letters to and from Craig McDaniel as well. Also includes smple letterhead. Materials created from 1928 to 2011.
Craig McDaniel collection of Boy Scouts of America uniforms and insignia, 1927-2019
Contains Boy Scouts of America uniform pieces including ties, caps, socks, badges, and belts, ribbons, a flag, a coin purse, match canisters, compasses, knives and flint, canteens, neckerchief slides, collapsible cups, whistles, first aid kits, a bugle, and other artifacts, collected by Craig McDaniel. Materials created between 1927 and 2019.
Craig McDaniel general papers on Boy Scouts of America, 1919-2013
Contains pamphlets and other published materials intended to instruct scouts and their leaders regarding rank advancement and general Boy Scouts of America procedure. Contains cards meant to accompany merit badges and other BSA awards. Contains a flash drive and photographs. Materials created 1919-2013.