Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Boy

A Collection of Vintage Boy Scouts of America Literature and Ephemera, Mid-20th Century - This lot comprises a substantial collection of vintage Boy Scouts of America literature, primarily from the mid-20th century. The collection includes numerous 'Merit Badge Series' pamphlets covering diverse subjects such as 'Electricity,' 'Forestry,' 'Camping,' and 'Fishing.' Also present are various hardbound scouting handbooks, including 'Scoutmasters Handbook,' 'Scout Field Book,' and 'Handbook for Boys.' A selection of Cub Scout materials is included, such as 'How Book of Cub Scouting' and 'Lion-Webelos' and 'Bear' Cub Scout Handbooks. A notable inclusion is a blue binder-style scrapbook containing period ephemera, including photographs, postcards, newspaper clippings, and a guide to the Corning Glass Center. Taped inside the scrapbook are two small feathers and a handwritten German note dated ”Wroich, 8.12.44,” which translates to: ”Dear Mrs. Faune! To you, as well as your husband, much luck in the New Year! Yours Ruth Gallus. Did you receive my last mail?”