Boy Scout Movement Collection (page 2)

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 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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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]

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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)

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

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.