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Informationen zum Autor Betty Christiansen is a freelance writer and editor! and the author of Knitting for Peace (STC). She has an MFA in nonfiction writing from Sarah Lawrence College and lives with her husband and three children in La Crosse! Wisconsin! where she is editor of the regional women's magazine Coulee Region Women. Founded in 1912! Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.4 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development! and builds girls of courage! confidence and character! who make the world a better place. The organisation serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also serves American girls living overseas in 90 countries. Klappentext Celebrating girlhood and the sisterhood of the scouts! this book includes photographs! documents! letters! and other memorabilia from the Girl Scouts of America vast archives (including historical uniforms! photographs of First Ladies with the scouts! and other images and trivia). Zusammenfassung 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.Praise for Girl Scouts:“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."- Bust Magazine
