Boy Scout Collection (#5)

Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Baden-Powell (1857-1951) was stationed at Kandahar with the 13th Hussars after the final battle in Afghanistan

The boy scouts honor, 1929. The front cover of the Le Petit Journal Illustre, 18th August 1929

The Prince of Wales as the Chief Scout of Wales, 1926. The future King Edward VIII with boy scouts. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

The Prince of Wales with the Welsh scouts, 1926. The future King Edward VIII with boy scouts. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Robert Baden-Powell, English soldier, 1900. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

Philmont Cavalcades ride horses through the rugged mountain wilderness like the famous trappers who first explored the West

Miranda camp, Baldy mountain, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico

JAMBOREE SWITCHBOARD, 1937. Switchboard operators on duty twenty four hours a day durning the Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington D.C. Photograph, June 1937

NEW YORK: BOY SCOUTS. Billboard for a Boy Scouts fundraising campaign in New York City. Photograph, early 20th century

BOY SCOUTS, 1943. A Boy Scout holding a poster for the United Nations Fight for Freedom on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Photograph by John Rous, 1943

BOY SCOUTS, 1943. Boy Scouts holding a poster for the United Nations Fight for Freedom on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Photograph by John Rous, 1943

JULIUS LAMPEREZ (1920-1999). Cajun musician. Playing the Hawaiian lap steel guitar at the National Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1938

BOY SCOUT POSTER, 1939. An American poster promoting the Boy Scouts in a real estate office window in Harlingen, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, February 1939

BOY SCOUT CAMP, 1942. A Boy Scout camp counselor overseeing a swimming class in Florence, Alabama. Photograph by Jack Delano, July 1942

BOY SCOUT, 1943. A Boy Scout at a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Photograph by Esther Bubley, May 1943

Wood Walk
25th August 1944: Two small children from London walking in a wood at Elstree, where they are spending their holidays at a Scout camp. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

BOY SCOUTS AND NURSES. Young nurses at a Boy Scouts event. Photograph, c1915

POSTER: LIBERTY LOAN, 1917. U. S. A. Bonds - Third Liberty Loan Campaign - Boys
POSTER: LIBERTY LOAN, 1917. U.S.A. Bonds - Third Liberty Loan Campaign - Boys Scouts of America - Weapons for liberty. Lithograph by Joseph Christian Leyendecker, 1917

BOY SCOUT, 1916. Boy Scout Guard Arthur P. Moses penning a medal to a Boy Scouts uniform. Photograph, 1916

BOY SCOUT CAMP, c1919. Boy Scouts swimming at Camp Ranachqua in Narrowsburg, New York. Photograph, c1919

BOY SCOUT CAMP, c1919. Boy Scouts sleeping in a tent at Camp Ranachqua in Narrowsburg, New York. Photograph, c1919

BOY SCOUT, 1914. A group of Boy Scouts. Photograph, 1914

BOY SCOUT, c1915. A Boy Scout wearing a gas mask. Photograph, c1915

BOY SCOUT, 1913. Making a deposit at a postal savings location, United States. Photograph by Harris & Ewing, 1913

New a Uniform
June 1909: An Automobile Association (a) scout wearing the new a uniform, standing beside his bicycle in a country road. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Nieuport Scout
16th March 1914: The Nieuport Military Scout plane, on display at the Aero Show, Olympia, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

a Uniform
1909: A scout for the Automobile Association displays the new uniform for bicycle scouts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Scouts Camping
14th April 1909: A group of Boy Scouts make camp. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Scout Camp
circa 1908: A group of Boy Scouts on camp haul a log of wood. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Scouts At Work
1908: A pair of Scout masters hiding a message in a wood. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Press Photography: British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)

The Bridgen scouts build there own headquarters. 1938

The Bridgen scouts build their own headquarters. Boys digging the sewer foundation

Scouts at Bexley scouts camp. The scouts line up to get a drink. 1937

Sidcup scouts sports. A scout races for the finishing line. 1937

Scouts sports day in Sidcup, Kent. Cub scout relay race. 1936

Scouts helping out with the ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) in Crayford, Kent. 1939

Kent Scouts inspection in preparation for the 5th World Scout Jamboree in Holland which takes place later on in the year. A group photograph. 6 June 1937

Sidcup scouts sports day. Getting changed. 1937

BOY SCOUTS WRITING HOME. Boy Scouts writing letters home from camp at Hunter Island, in Pelham Bay Park, New York City. Photograph, c1912

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"Boy Scouts: A Legacy of Leadership and Adventure" Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, an English soldier, laid the foundation for a movement that would shape countless young lives. In 1944, he designed the Scouts Enrolment Card, symbolizing the beginning of a journey filled with growth and camaraderie. The Ten Scout Laws, established in 1923, served as guiding principles for these young scouts. With their vibrant colors in a lithograph from that era, they exemplified values such as loyalty and kindness. During World War I's Third Liberty Loan Campaign in the USA Bonds poster, Boy Scouts stood proudly alongside their fellow citizens. Their dedication to serving their country was unwavering even at such a tender age. Sporting their distinctive uniforms and badges created by Kenneth Brookes in 1944, Boy Scouts embodied discipline and pride. These symbols represented achievements earned through hard work and determination. In London during 1941's tumultuous times of war, a King's Scout connected with his younger counterparts from Gibraltar. This poignant image captured unity amidst chaos—a testament to how scouting transcends borders. Ernest Shackleton's expedition team members James Marr and Norman Mooney showcased bravery akin to that instilled in Boy Scouts. Their shared spirit of adventure inspired generations to push beyond limits. From Adelaide to Australia in both 1927 and 1937 came heartwarming scenes of parades featuring Boy Scouts alongside Girl Guides. Together they celebrated diversity while fostering inclusivity within their ranks. Camping trips were an integral part of every scout's experience since time immemorial—bonding over campfires under starlit skies forged lifelong friendships while nurturing essential survival skills. Drawing inspiration from biblical tales like Noah sending forth a dove after the deluge depicted by Gustave Dore—an illustration etched into our collective memory—the scouts learned about compassion towards all living beings.