Vintage 1925 Girl Scout Songbook - "Songs of Camp Minnesota for Girl Scout Leaders" - Signed by Edna Grove, Rare Early Scouting Ephemera

For sale is a wonderful piece of early Girl Scout history: Songs of Camp Minnesota for Girl Scout Leaders, compiled by Marjorie Edgar and published in 1925 (Minneapolis area, proceeds supported camp funds).

This is a scarce, original 12-song booklet intended for Girl Scout leaders at Camp Minnesota. It features a charming period design with a decorative border, a central emblem, and the original "Price Fifty Cents" marking on the cover. The binding is a simple two-staple spine, typical of these small-run camp publications from the era.

Key Highlights:

Dated 1925 — Early in the Girl Scout movement in Minnesota.

Signed on the front cover in ink: "Edna Grove" (likely a leader or owner from the period).

12 songs for camp use.

Compiled by Marjorie Edgar, a pioneering Minnesota Girl Scout leader, regional director, and noted folklorist who helped organize early troops and camps in the state.

Condition: Good vintage condition for a 101-year-old paper item. Shows expected age-related wear including some toning, minor creasing, edge wear, and handling marks consistent with use around a campfire or in a leader's kit. The staples and binding remain intact. No major tears or missing pages noted. Please review the photos closely for details.

This would make a fantastic addition to a Girl Scout memorabilia collection, scouting history archive, Minnesota history collection, or ephemera display. Very few of these early camp-specific songbooks survive in private hands.

Ships carefully packaged. Feel free to message with any questions. Thanks for looking!