Girl Scouts of America Correspondence, 1934 - 1945

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Girl Scouts of America Correspondence, 1934 - 1945

1934-1945

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Correspondence, memoranda, printed material, and newspaper clippings related to the Girls Scouts of America, for which Eleanor Roosevelt served as honorary President. The bulk of the series contains letters from girls applying for membership. Also included are letters and items from the national director on questions of field work, administrative policy, and ceremonial affairs; requests for help in financing local programs; and information on procedures for organizing new chapters. Some correspondence may have a typed file copy of Eleanor Roosevelt’s response attached and many contain handwritten notes from Mrs. Roosevelt detailing the nature of the intended response. All requests were referred to Girl Scouts of America national headquarters in New York City.

7 linear inches

eng, Latn

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

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