To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts of the USA is launching a yearlong celebration that kicks off with this special look at its history. The organization has culled iconic photographs, documents, and letters from its vast archives that honor the unique sisterhood of Girl Scouts, some never before seen. Images include historical uniforms, memorabilia, and photographs with first ladies of the United States. Organized by decade, this book is the essential keepsake and gift for Girl Scouts members, alumnae, volunteers, and supporters.
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“This lighthearted look at the Girl Scouts is bound to invoke nostalgia and pride in former members and make you crave some delicious Thin Mint cookies."
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Betty Christiansen is the author of Knitting for Peace (STC Craft). She has an MFA in nonfiction writing from Sarah Lawrence College and lives with her family in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she is editor of the regional women’s magazine Coulee Region Women. The Girl Scouts of the USA was founded in 1912 and is a preeminent leadership-development organization for girls, with 3.4 million girl and adult members worldwide.
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By Jayna
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is well done. It traces the Girl Scouting movement from its beginnings in 1912 to the present day. It is chock full of pictures and quotations. By taking a decade by decade approach, no portion of Girl Scout history is ignored.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Beckster
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I actually bought this for myself but this would be a good gift for a Girl Scout Leader or Alum. Its a nice hardcover book with a lot of pictures and history of Girl Scouting broken up by decade with other interesting facts inserted here and there. Haven't read through it yet but flipped through the pages and it was fun to see the historical photos.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This book is full of information about 100 years of Girl Scouts! The pictures and photographs are great. This is a perfect gift for anyone who has been involved with Girl Scouts for a long time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Purchased for a birthday gift for my daughter
Was great looking a all the changes the Girl Scouts have had since I was a girl scout myself, assistant leader and then a leader to my daughters troop.
Published 1 month ago by Littlefeet
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Girl Scouts
This book is so good. It covers the 100 years of Girl Scouting in the United States with pictures and text. I even bought a second book to give to a true Girl Scout sister.
Published 2 months ago by Gayla Bratton
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Perfect
I was a Girl Scout as a young lady. My daughter-in-law has been a leader for 15 years and cookie chair for nearly as many. She is the best GS I have ever known. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Terry Simmons
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It was in great shape very impressed
I was glad to find this book at a reasonable price as it was to be a gift for my friend.
Published 4 months ago by Phyllis Wandler
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Lots of History
Great documentation of the movement. Pictures are from all eras and stories are informative. Perfect to use for celebrating Girl Scout week!
Published 4 months ago by Jean B Godbold
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WONDERFUL!
I am a huge supporter of the girl scouts and girl scouting! This book is a wonderful resource and brings me a lot of pleasure.
Published 5 months ago by Ariel Kay
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Photographs
I love how precise and comprehensive this volume is. It is written in a delightful format so I can read just the headlines or peruse the paragraphs. The photographs are perfect.
Published 6 months ago by E Easley
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100 years for GS
This is a good book on Girl Scouting with really neat pictures from the past...where they need to go back to...
Published 8 months ago by jem
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Girl Scouts: A Celebration of 100 Trailblazing Years
As a Girl Scouts Leader the book, just illistrates how far the Girl Scouts have progressed in one hundred years.
Published 8 months ago by g/s leader
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Girl Scouts 100 Celebration Momento
I bought this book to share with my Girl Scout Troop. It is a nice momento of this year's 100 Anniversary Celebration.
Published 10 months ago by jam
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