Introduction

Boy Scout* Postcards in the United States

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The purpose of this site is to document those postcards related in some fashion to the history of the Boy Scout movement, particularly in the United States.*  While there is a very large number of Scouting memorabilia collectors, the vast majority collect patches, badges, insignia, books and similar items.  Although many will add to their collection an occasional postcard showing their favorite camp, a Jamboree they attended, and so forth, only a handful (literally) really collect postcards, and many know little if anything about them.  However, many facets of the history of Scouting have left few if any images, and sometimes almost no written evidence, beyond that which was captured on postcards.  It is hoped this site will become a resource for those who would like to know a little more about their postcards and the Scouting history they represent.

* This site is neither sponsored by, nor authorized by, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) or any other Scouting organization.  The author, however, has been affiliated with the BSA since 1949, is an Eagle Scout, and wishes to publicly acknowledge that without the BSA this guide would never exist.  Any and all use of the terms Boy Scout,  Boy Scouts of America,  or BSA, and any images of Boy Scouts, Boy Scout emblems, insignia, and badges are intended exclusively for historical and educational purposes and should not be construed to imply approval by, or an endorsement by, the Boy Scouts of America.

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