Estate Sale Find! Check out this incredible lot of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Memorabilia Collection which is tracing a Scout's journey through the historic (and now defunct) Tri-Valley Council (#165) out of South Bend, Indiana, dating around the mid 1950s to 1980s. This highly cohesive lot spans from Cub Scouting up to the prestigious Life Scout rank, making it a fantastic addition for regional Indiana historians or vintage Scouting collectors.
Pre-Owned Condition: All items are in authentic, vintage, field-used condition. Expect minor corner wear, soft edges, age-related toning, and period-correct handwriting/signatures as shown. Books appear to have no missing pages; the 50-Miler sticker has a small vintage edge tear as pictured.
** What You Receive in This Lot **
1x _ Official Scoutmaster Handbook, Seventh Edition, First Printing from 1981 (ISBN 0-8395-6501-1) that's published by the BSA of America in Irving, Texas.
1x _ 1950s Wilderness Voyageurs (Region Ten) 16-page preparatory booklet, published by the Boy Scouts of America for the Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base in Ely, Minnesota.
1x _ Authentic 50s Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base "Guide Book to Adventure" published by the Boy Scouts of America for its premier high-adventure destination in Cimarron, New Mexico
1x _ Ad Altare Dei (To the Altar of God) Requirements Booklet [December 1955 printer run] is the official religious recognition program for Roman Catholic Boy Scouts. It focuses on the sacraments, spiritual growth and service to the church.
1x _ 50-Miler Award "Afoot / Afloat" Sticker is earned by select Scouts who complete a grueling journey of at least 50 consecutive miles over a minimum of 5 consecutive days without motorized assistance.
39 Assorted Vintage Ephemera Pocket Cards of mostly Merit Badge Certification Cards. Plus Webelos rank. Tenderfoot, 1st class and 2nd class advancement scorecards. Life Scout and totin' chip certification card.
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