Boy Scout Movement Collection

The Boy Scout Movement has a rich history that spans over a century, and its impact on young individuals cannot be overstated

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Creator: Kenneth Brookes

Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Creator: Kenneth Brookes
Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Patrol leaders hat badge; scarf of troop colour; all-round cords for six badges; staff of shoulder height

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell

Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Creator: Ape Junior

Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Creator: Ape Junior
Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Portrait of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), British soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides

Boy Scout Movement Collection: DONKEYS HOLIDAY ALPHABET, Boy Scout, 1920 (illustration)

DONKEYS HOLIDAY ALPHABET, Boy Scout, 1920 (illustration)
7206964 DONKEYS HOLIDAY ALPHABET, Boy Scout, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 24x31, 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A B: Donkeys, Boy Scout)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas)

Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas)
7337776 Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Marks, Henry Stacy (1829-98); 44.4x30.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669858 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40 (engraving)

Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40 (engraving)
7340645 Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40 (engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); 23.7x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Join the Boy Scouts (colour litho)

Join the Boy Scouts (colour litho)
8635435 Join the Boy Scouts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Join the Boy Scouts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy scouts exercising in their gymnasium, East Grinstead, Sussex (b/w photo)

Boy scouts exercising in their gymnasium, East Grinstead, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676005 Boy scouts exercising in their gymnasium, East Grinstead, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy scouts exercising in their gymnasium)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917

Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Agriculture, Department Of - Boy Scouts, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Agriculture, Department Of - Boy Scouts, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Agriculture, Department Of - Boy Scouts, 1917
Agriculture, Department Of - Boy Scouts, 1917

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts - Scouts At Gettysburg, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Scouts At Gettysburg, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Scouts At Gettysburg, 1913
Boy Scouts - Scouts At Gettysburg, 1913

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, Fred Reed, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, Fred Reed, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, Fred Reed, 1913

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, Fred Reed Shaking Hands with President Wilson

Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, Fred Reed Shaking Hands with President Wilson, 1913

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, District Head of Scouts, Colini... 1913

Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, District Head of Scouts, Colini... 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Relay Race Starting At White House, District Head of Scouts, Colini Livingstone, Shaking Hands with President Wilson, 1913

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts - Postal Savings; Scouts Depositing, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Postal Savings; Scouts Depositing, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Postal Savings; Scouts Depositing, 1913

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914

Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Field Sports, 1914

Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Farm, 1917

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts, at Department of Agriculture, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts, at Department of Agriculture, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts, at Department of Agriculture
Boy Scouts, at Department of Agriculture, 1917

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts, 1913

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts Standing In Front of Tents In Encampment, between 1914 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Standing In Front of Tents In Encampment, between 1914 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts Standing In Front of Tents In Encampment, between 1914 and 1917

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scouts Gardening In Potomac Park, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Gardening In Potomac Park, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Gardening In Potomac Park, 1917
Boy Scouts Gardening In Potomac Park, 1917

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The 'Plainsmen' at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo)

The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo)
3671889 The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Verso); © Newberry Library

The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo)
3671887 The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo)
3671883 The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Recto; (left to right): Maj

The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo)
3671885 The "Plainsmen" at Norfolk, June 16, 1927 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Verso); © Newberry Library

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The Merry-Go-Round at Saint-Cloud (litho)

The Merry-Go-Round at Saint-Cloud (litho)
XIR211725 The Merry-Go-Round at Saint-Cloud (litho) by Desandre, Jules Marie (b.c.1845) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Noe sends a dove to the earth - Illustration by Gustave Dore for The Bible - deluge - ark

Noe sends a dove to the earth - Illustration by Gustave Dore for The Bible - deluge - ark
PCT4285001 Noe sends a dove to the earth - Illustration by Gustave Dore for The Bible - deluge - ark - by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: United Nations Fight for Freedom: Boy Scout in front of Capitol, 1943. Creator: John Rous

United Nations Fight for Freedom: Boy Scout in front of Capitol, 1943. Creator: John Rous
United Nations Fight for Freedom: Boy Scout in front of Capitol. They help out by delivering posters to help the war effort

Boy Scout Movement Collection: United Nations Fight for Freedom... 1943. Creator: John Rous

United Nations Fight for Freedom... 1943. Creator: John Rous
United Nations Fight for Freedom : colored, white and Chinese Boy Scouts in front of Capitol, They help out by delivering poster to help the war effort

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy Scout confronted by a turkey (colour litho)

Boy Scout confronted by a turkey (colour litho)
7201226 Boy Scout confronted by a turkey (colour litho) by Armitage, Thomas Liddal (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: His First Brush with the Enemy; Boy Scout confronted by a turkey)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The Young Explorers by the Sea (colour litho)

The Young Explorers by the Sea (colour litho)
2808828 The Young Explorers by the Sea (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Explorers by the Sea)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The Frontiersmen (oil on canvas)

The Frontiersmen (oil on canvas)
6431743 The Frontiersmen (oil on canvas) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); 76x63 cm; Private Collection

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Encampment of the travellers on the Missouri, 1834 (w / c on paper)

Encampment of the travellers on the Missouri, 1834 (w / c on paper)
5054770 Encampment of the travellers on the Missouri, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Picture of our scout reconnoitring the enemy encampment near the Yalu River, 1894

Picture of our scout reconnoitring the enemy encampment near the Yalu River, 1894
7202640 Picture of our scout reconnoitring the enemy encampment near the Yalu River, 1894 by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boys cooking at camp (b / w photo)

Boys cooking at camp (b / w photo)
7186421 Boys cooking at camp (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys cooking at camp)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell (litho)

Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell (litho)
7201796 Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Lost Green Horn, c. 1850 (pencil, pen and ink, and wash on canvas)

Lost Green Horn, c. 1850 (pencil, pen and ink, and wash on canvas)
5310520 Lost Green Horn, c.1850 (pencil, pen and ink, and wash on canvas) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 33.7x48.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Children Gleaning by a Lake, c. 1900-10 (oil on panel)

Children Gleaning by a Lake, c. 1900-10 (oil on panel)
5310841 Children Gleaning by a Lake, c.1900-10 (oil on panel) by Seeger, Hermann (1857-1920); 20x27 cm; Private Collection

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Girls playing leapfrog (b / w photo)

Girls playing leapfrog (b / w photo)
7186423 Girls playing leapfrog (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls playing leapfrog)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The holiday of young explorers (colour litho)

The holiday of young explorers (colour litho)
2808824 The holiday of young explorers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The holiday for young explorers)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The Royals in Milan (colour litho)

The Royals in Milan (colour litho)
2809295 The Royals in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royals in Milan)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The door of a house that had burned down, defying the flames and suffocating smoke... (colour litho)

The door of a house that had burned down, defying the flames and suffocating smoke... (colour litho)
2778199 The door of a house that had burned down, defying the flames and suffocating smoke... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho)

The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho)
2809192 The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The religion of the Fatherland in schools)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Masses of young black shirts flock, in Rome, to the Campo Dux

Masses of young black shirts flock, in Rome, to the Campo Dux, which gathers fifty thousand avant-garde (colour litho)
2778187 Masses of young black shirts flock, in Rome, to the Campo Dux, which gathers fifty thousand avant-garde (colour litho) by Beltrame

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Head-Piece to The Ghost Raid. 1928. Creator: Unknown

Head-Piece to The Ghost Raid. 1928. Creator: Unknown
Head-Piece to " The Ghost Raid". 1928. Boy scouts round a camp fire. Illustration originally published in " Blackies Boys Annual", (Blackie & Son, 1928)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy scouts camping, 1926

Boy scouts camping, 1926. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: With Boy Scouts at Windsor, 1937

With Boy Scouts at Windsor, 1937
With Boy Scouts at Windsor, 1936 (1927). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Cheering the Chief Scout, c1914 (1928). Artist: William Holt Yates Titcomb

Cheering the Chief Scout, c1914 (1928). Artist: William Holt Yates Titcomb
Cheering the Chief Scout, c1914 (1928). Painting held at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol. From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Inspecting Scouts at Maidstone, 1929 (1937)

Inspecting Scouts at Maidstone, 1929 (1937). The Duke of York inspecting Boy Scouts in Maidstone, Kent, on 8 June 1929. Card No 34 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Scouts welcomed by the Prince of Wales at the jamboree at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, 1929 (1936)

Scouts welcomed by the Prince of Wales at the jamboree at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, 1929 (1936)
Visiting scouts welcomed by the Prince of Wales at the jamboree at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, August 1929 (1936). From Edward The Eighth - Our King, by A.V. Groom

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The Duke of York (later King George VI) with Lord Baden-Powell at a Jamboree, Wembley, 1924

The Duke of York (later King George VI) with Lord Baden-Powell at a Jamboree, Wembley, 1924
The Duke of York (later King George VI) with the Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell at a Jamboree at Wembley, 1924. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The Prince of Wales, Chief Scout of Wales, c1910s (1935)

The Prince of Wales, Chief Scout of Wales, c1910s (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Colonel Robert Baden-Powell and his mother, sister and four brothers, 1900

Colonel Robert Baden-Powell and his mother, sister and four brothers, 1900. Baden-Powell, Boer War hero and founder of the Boy Scout movement, with his mother Henrietta

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Boy scouts, 20th century

Boy scouts, 20th century. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Major General Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II

Major General Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Major General Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), 1900. Baden-Powell is perhaps best known as being the founder of the Boy Scout movement. From Illustrated London News (26 May 1900)

Boy Scout Movement Collection: Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, 1926. Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell (1857-1941) founded the Boy Scout movement

Boy Scout Movement Collection: The boy scouts honor, 1929

The boy scouts honor, 1929. The front cover of the Le Petit Journal Illustre, 18th August 1929

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The Boy Scout Movement has a rich history that spans over a century, and its impact on young individuals cannot be overstated. From the early days of Lord Baden-Powell's vision to the present, this movement has shaped countless lives. In 1911, Lord Baden-Powell laid the foundation for the Boy Scouts with his innovative ideas and principles. His famous quote "Be Prepared" became synonymous with scouting worldwide. The Design for Scouts Enrolment Card from 1944 showcases how these values were instilled in every scout who joined this noble cause. The iconic image created by Ape Junior in 1944 captures Lord Baden-Powell's essence perfectly. It portrays him as a visionary leader, guiding scouts towards self-discovery and personal growth. One cannot talk about the Boy Scouts without mentioning their distinctive uniform and badges. Created by Kenneth Brookes in 1944, these symbols of honor and achievement have become an integral part of scouting tradition. Camping has always been at the heart of scouting activities since its inception. The image of boy scouts camping in 1926 evokes a sense of adventure, camaraderie, and learning through nature exploration. Scouting is not just about outdoor adventures; it also teaches important values such as compassion and peace-building. Gustave Dore's illustration depicting Noe sending a dove to earth symbolizes unity amidst chaos - an essential lesson for all scouts to embrace. During World War II, boy scouts played their part in defending freedom alongside nations united under one cause. John Rous captured this spirit beautifully in his artwork showcasing a boy scout standing proudly before Capitol Hill - representing the United Nations Fight for Freedom campaign. From confronting turkeys to exploring uncharted territories by sea or land, scouts are always ready to face challenges head-on. Whether depicted through colorful lithographs or oil paintings like "The Frontiersmen, " these images inspire young minds to push boundaries fearlessly. Scouting is not limited to a specific time or place.