1950
The Second National Jamboree
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
The Merin Studios produced a series of twelve unnumbered black and white postcards printed by photo offset. The cards were made from photographs taken during the setup of the Jamboree and were available at the trading posts by the opening day. Several of these cards are particularly notable for their animation: they show people in action rather than still photographs of "things." On the reverse of the slightly undersized cards is the official Jamboree emblem which implies that the cards were published in cooperation with the B.S.A. Some of the cards appeal to a wider audience than Boy Scout collectors because they include other popular topics.
- Welcome Sign at the Main Entrance
- Log Huts
These log hut replicas of those used by Washington's troops are shown in contrast to the large tents temporarily put in place for the Jamboree.
- Lighthouse, Sand & Lobster Traps - New England Gateway
Jamborees have become known for the imaginative gateways that welcome visitors to each Troop site and each divisional and regional administrative area. The New England gateway was shown on this card.
- A Typical Troop Site and Gateway
- Building a Troop Gateway
The Lancaster, Pennsylvania Scouts used the county's reputation as the origin of the Conestoga Wagon as a theme for their gateway.
- First Contingent of Scouts to Arrive
- Inside One of the Trading Posts
- A Frontier Blockhouse as a Gateway
- Robert E. Lee Council Gateway
- First Train Load of Scouts to Arrive
In 1950 Scouts did not travel to a Jamboree via airplane. Just imagine 47,000 boys and leaders arriving by bus and train!
- The Midway Before the Scouts Arrived
The flags lining the perimeter honored each of the countries that had a scouting program at the time.
- Jeep
This is one a an extremely limited number of Boy Scout postcards of any kind to show a close-up of a Jeep. The Jeep, which is also visible on the Robert E. Lee gateway card (above,) was on loan from Fort Eustis as is clearly indicated on the front of the vehicle.
The Boys' Life Exhibit gave away postcards showing "Pedro."
