Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and
Girl Scouts of America papers and records
MSS.302
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3
Historical Note............................................................................................................................................... 4
Administrative History...................................................................................................................................4
Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4
Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................5
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5
Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................6
Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 8
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Girl Scout records, 1920-2010............................................................... 8
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010............................................................. 10
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Summary Information
Repository
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Title
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and
records
Date
1911-2009
Extent
1.3 Cubic feet 2 Boxes
Language
English
Preferred Citation
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Girl and Boy Scouts Of America papers and records, Archives and Special
Collections, Ball State University Libraries
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Historical Note
Mary Alice and Don Lanning are dedicated scouters. A personal interest in Boy and Girl Scouts of
America lead to collecting a number of items related to scouting. Mrs. Lanning collected and organized
her own personal materials from her time as a Girl Scout. Similarly, Mr. Lanning kept his own personal
materials from his time as a scout leader. In addition, the couple also collected a number of articles
and books relating to scouting as well as personal friends memorabilia from thier time as scouts. This
dedication to scouting led the Lannings to donate thier personal collection of memorabilia to the Ball
State University Archives and Special Collections.
Administrative History
The Delaware County Council of Boy Scouts was formed in Muncie, Indiana in 1924. The newly formed
chapter was divided into an inner district serving the city of Muncie and an outer district serving the
rest of Delaware County. The districts went through several realignments as the demographics of the
Council changed. The inner and outer districts were dissolved in 1948, only to be replaced by east and
west districts in 1960. The Delaware County Council merged with the Crossroads of America Council in
1972.
The Delaware County Council founded a camp outside of Muncie, known as Camp Redwing, in 1925.
Organized by Council executive E.H. Justice, the camp was located on the Aretus Rees farm southeast
of Muncie. The camp opened in 1926 under the direction of Lynn Perrigo. Aertus Rees left the land
for Camp Redwing to the Council in his will and the camp grew to over 168 acres with additional land
purchases by the Ball Foundation and John McKenzie Morrison.
Scope and Contents
This collection includes documents, photographs, booklets, magazines, newspaper clippings, and
handbooks from Mary Alice and Don Lanning in Muncie Indiana ranging from 1892 to 2010 regarding
the Boy and Girl Scouts of America.
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series:
Series 1: Mary Alice and Don Lanning Girl Scout records, 1920-1946
Series 2: Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Archives and Special Collections, Ball State
University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to
Archives and Special Collections.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a donation from Mary Alice and Don
Lanning on 2010/07/19.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2010/08/02 by Bridget K. Hahn. Finding aid created 2010/08/03
by Bridget K. Hahn. EAD finding aid created 2011/03/08 by Bethany Fiechter. Finding aid revised
2013/05/03 by Eve A. Eiler
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Related Materials
Related Materials
Materials relating to this collection may be found in the following collections in Archives and Special
Collections, Ball State University Libraries, Muncie IN:
MSS.291: William "Jack" Spears Boy Scouts of America records
PSC.347: Lanning Family Boy and Girl Scouts of America photographs
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
• Documents
• Photographs
Geographic Name(s)
• Delaware County (Ind.)
• Delaware County (Ind.)--History--19th century--Sources
• Muncie (Ind.)--History--19th century--Sources
Personal Name(s)
• Lanning, Don Jean
• Lanning, Mary Alice
Subject(s)
• Boy Scouts
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
• Girl Scouts
• Local history
• Stoeckel Archives of Local History
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Girl Scout records, 1920-2010
Collection Inventory
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Girl Scout records, 1920-2010
Box
1
Girl Scout handbook, 1920
1
Girl Scout handbook, 1933
1
Girl Scout handbook, 1940
1
Girl Scout handbook, 1947
1
Girl Scout handbook, 1953
1
Just Be Yourself, 1956
Juliette Gordon Low House postcard and stationary, 1985
1
1
Juliette Gordon Low postage stamp, undated
1
United States Bicentennial neckerchief, 1976
1
Girl Scout sash, undated
1
Munice Girl Scout annual dinner program, 1939
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Girl Scout records, 1920-2010
1
Girl Scout Magazine The American Girl, 1944 June-November
1
Girl Scout Magazine The American Girl, 1945 May-December
1
Girl Scout Magazine The American Girl, 1946 January-June
1
Junior Girl Scout tie, undated
1
Facts About Girl Scouts brochure, undated
1
Girl Scout pins, 1960s
Girl Scout press clippings, 1984, 1987-1988
Girl Scout press clippings, 1991-1992
Girl Scout press clippings, 2010
Girl Scout calendar, 1973
Campbell's Cooking with a Purpose for Girl Scouts booklet, ca. 1970s
50th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. New York: Girl Scouts, 1962
Girl Scouts. Leadership of Girl Scout Troops. New York: Girl Scouts,
1943
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Box
Folder
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
Tuhey Pool article, 1977
Campus Update newspaper, 1993
3
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3
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
Box
1
Boy Scout pins, 1911, 1960s
1
Boy Scout certificate, 1936
1
List of Merit Badge counselors, 1935
1
Boy Scout memebership cards, 1940-1943
1
What Scouting Means brochure, undated
1
The Troop Committee brochure, 1931
The Scoutmasters First Six Weeks brochure, 1934
Boy Scout Collectors Items advertisments, 2010
1
1
1
Mary A. Lanning newsclippings, undated
1
Identification patches, 1970s
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
1
JC Penny Scouting catalog, 1987, 1995-1998
Ball Stores Offical Uniform and Insignia catalog, 1973
Offical Boy Scout Uniform and Equipment catalog, 1970-1978
Offical Boy Scout Uniform and Equipment catalog, 1979-1980
Boy Scout Offical Uniform and Equipment catalog, 1980-1984
Boy Scout Offical Uniform and Equipment catalog, 1984-1989
Boy Scout Offical Uniform and Equipment catalog, 1995-1999
Boy Scouts Offical Uniform and Equipment catalog, 2000-2007
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
National by-laws, undated
1
Boy Scout Dinner brochure, 1941
Eighth Annual Anniversary Dinner Troop 36 brochure, 1942
1
1
Boy Scout Magazine, Scouting, 1941
Muncie Girl Scout Executive Secretary letter, 1942
1
1
Boy Scout Leaders list, 1973-1974
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
1
Cub Scout Packs interpretation guide, 1975
Annual Appreciation Dinner programs, 1973-1975, 1981-1985
1
1
Boy Scout Festival program, 1974
Delaware County District meeting minutes, 1982
1
1
National by-laws, undated
Delaware County Commissioner newsletter, 1982-1983
Delaware County Commissioner Staff papers, 1980s
Boy Scout Commissioners newsletter, 1997-2006
1
1
1
1
Muncie's Camp Red Wing brochure, 2004
1
Boy Scouting articles, 2002-2004
1
Boy Scouting fact sheet, undated
1
Boy Scout newsclippings, 1950s-2001
Mary Alice Lanning, Girl Scout Camp Munsee letter, 2010
Boy Scout Uniform and Appearance inspection report, undated
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
2
Scout Sunday program, 1998
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect policy, 1997
Friends of the Scouting Museum brochure and fundraising letter, 2007
2
2
2
Scouts Stamp Society ephemra, undated
American Bicentennial patches with Commermorative Coin and letter, 1973-1977
2
2
Scout Memorabilia newsletters, 1977-1980
2
Scout Memorabilia newsletters, 1981-1983
2
Scout Memorabilia newsletters, 1984-1986
2
Scout Memorabilia newsletters, 1987-1989
2
Scout Memorabilia newsletters, 2000-2004
2
Scout Memorablilia newsletters, 2005-2009
Scoutings Library of Literature booklet, undated
Proposed Name Change for the Boy Scouts of America e-mails and newsclippings,
1970-2008
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
2
Norman Rockwell Boy Scout Liberian stamp set, 1979
2
National Jamboree Patch, Neckerchief, Slider, and Newsclipping, 1969
Beard, Dan. The American Boys' Handbook of Camplore and Woodcraft.
Box
Folder
3
10
3
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3
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Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1920
Castlemon, Harry. Frank on a Gun Boat. Philadelphia: Henry T. Coates
and Co., 1892
Fitzhugh, Percy K. Tom Slade: Boy Scout of the Moving Pictures. New
York: Grosset and Dunlap, 1915.
Lieberman, Joshua. Creative Camping: A Coeducational Experiment
in Personality Development and Social Living, Being the Record of
Six Summers of the national Experimental Camp of Pioneer Youth of
America. New York: Association Press, 1931
The Essentials of Survival flyer and Survival kit, 1968
Scouting Museum flyer, 2000
Lord Baden Powell, Founder of Scouting, Historical Recordings, 1977
Lord Baden Powell news clippings, 1982, 1993, 1999
Selections from James Whitcomb Riley [sound recording], 1956
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
Unidentified Muncie Manufacturing Plant photographs, ca. 1930s-1940s
Crossroads of America patch, undated
The Scouts on Stamps International Membership application, undated
Store license, 1939
James Greiner news clippings, 1997-1998
85 years of tradition article, 1995
"Duty to God" article in Scouting magazine, 1986
Muncie Star Press news article, 1990
Philmont Ranch article, 1963
CNN.com news article, 2003
Part of Camp flyer, undated
"Injun Summer" cartoon, 1907
Merit Badge Counselors booklet, 1966
Scout Memorabilia newsletter, 2008-2009
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Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy and Girl Scouts of America papers and records
Mary Alice and Don Lanning Boy Scout records, 1892-2010
Boy Scout Statue articles, post card, and replica information, 1985-1986,
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Box
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Box
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2010
Boy Scout statue, undated
Commemorative plate, undated
"Cub Scout Parade" Piano Solo sheet music, 1957
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