Girl Scouts: A Celebration of 100 Trailblazing Years

by Betty Christiansen

Overview

Celebrating a century of the Girl Scouts, “this lighthearted look . . . is bound to invoke nostalgia and pride in former members” (Bust Magazine).

To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts of the USA presents this special look at the history of this important, beloved, and ever-evolving organization. Featuring iconic photographs, documents, and letters from its vast archives—some never before seen—this volume honor the unique sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

Images include historical uniforms, memorabilia, and photographs with first ladies of the United States. Organized by decade, this book is the essential keepsake and gift for Girl Scouts members, alumnae, volunteers, and supporters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683350736
Publisher:	ABRAMS, Inc. (Ignition)
Publication date:	12/12/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,034,486
File size:	74 MB
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About the Author

Betty Christiansen is the author of Knitting for Peace (STC Craft). She has an MFA in nonfiction writing from Sarah Lawrence College and lives with her family in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she is editor of the regional women’s magazine Coulee Region Women. The Girl Scouts of the USA was founded in 1912 and is a preeminent leadership-development organization for girls, with 3.4 million girl and adult members worldwide.
Betty Christiansen is a freelance editor and writer who has knitted since she was eight. She has written articles for the magazines Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, and Family Circle Knitting, as well as the books Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales and KnitLit, Too.