Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers C016 / 8818
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Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers C016 / 8818
Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers. Seated at centre is the British founder of the Boy Scouts movement, Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941). At left is Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946), one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). At right is Daniel Carter Beard (1850-1941), whose Sons of Daniel Boone (1905) merged with the BSA when that organisation was founded in 1910. Seton was Chief Scout of the BSA from 1915 to 1934. Beard was editor of the BSA magazine Boys Life. Baden-Powell was knighted in 1909, and was raised to the peerage in 1929. This photograph is from the Bain News Service
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1900s Bain News Service Baron Cultural Culture Editor Founder Group Portrait Knighted Looking At The Camera Lord Member North American Pioneer Pioneering Pioneers Portrait Society Trio Writer Boy Scouts Of America Founders Founding Members Robert Baden Powell Scout Scouting Movement Scouts
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a historic moment in the world of scouting. Seated at the center is none other than Robert Baden-Powell, the visionary British founder of the Boy Scouts movement. His presence exudes wisdom and determination as he gazes confidently into the camera lens. Flanking him on either side are two influential figures who played pivotal roles in shaping scouting in America. To Baden-Powell's left sits Ernest Thompson Seton, one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Seton, an accomplished writer and naturalist, served as Chief Scout of BSA from 1915 to 1934. On Baden-Powell's right is Daniel Carter Beard, whose Sons of Daniel Boone merged with BSA during its inception in 1910. As editor of Boys' Life magazine, Beard contributed significantly to spreading scouting ideals across North America. The trio's collective impact on scouting cannot be overstated. Their dedication and leadership paved the way for countless young individuals to embrace outdoor adventure, personal growth, and community service through scouting programs. This monochrome portrait not only showcases these remarkable men but also symbolizes a cultural exchange between England and America that forever changed youth organizations worldwide. It serves as a testament to their pioneering spirits and enduring legacies within both British and American societies. Preserved by Library of Congress from Bain News Service archives, this photograph stands as a timeless reminder of how three visionaries united under a common cause continue to inspire generations with their contributions to Scouting Movement history.
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