National Scout Jamboree, June - July 1937

Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Box 33

Identifier: BW-884a

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, and changes throughout the estate.

Dates

Event: Majority of material found within June - July 1937

Creator

Wall, Charles Cecil, 1903-1995 (Photographer, Person)

Extent

From the Collection: 147 Linear Feet (Variety of container sizes based on photograph sizes and material types. Over-sized items are housed in drawers.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Black and white photograph of Boys Scouts visiting Mount Vernon during the National Scout Jamboree. The inaugural jamboree was held in Washington, D. C. from June 30 - July 9, 1937. Originally, scheduled for 1935 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Boy Scouts, the event was delayed for two years due to a polio epidemic. Scouts are lined up awaiting entrance to the Mansion. The photograph is mounted to cardstock.