Southern Arizona Camp Fire Council records, ca. 1920, 1968-1990 (bulk 1985-1996 ).

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Southern Arizona Camp Fire Council records, ca. 1920, 1968-1990 (bulk 1985-1996 ).

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Summary: Primarily photographs, but also printed materials, handbooks, advertising, scrapbooks and correspondence relating to the Southern Arizona Council of the Camp Fire organization. The majority of materials date from 1985 to 1996. A highlight of this collection is a scrapbook of Camp Fire materials, dated mid-1920s, compiled by Ada Peirce McCormick. Also of interest are photographs of children participating in Camp Fire activities and various handbooks of the organization.

7.5 linear ft. (12 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 8000023

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Historical note: Youth organization; the Southern Arizona Council was founded in 1966 in Tucson. Camp Fire USA is a nationwide American youth organization founded in 1910 as the sister organization to the Boy Scouts of America. The organization has been co-ed since 1975. Its programs emphasize camping and other outdoor activities for youth. Native American culture has long served as the inspiration for ceremonial activities and attire, camp and council names, respect for nature and the environme...