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Description
In April 1921, local Boy Scouts held a series of outdoor demonstrations to generate interest in the organization and share their mission. The programs ran from Monday, the 18th, through Thursday, the 21st, in Longfellow Square and the open lot near the Central Fire Station. The demonstrations included campsite setup, campfire cooking, and signaling.
About This Item
- Title: Boy Scout campfire at Demonstration Day, Portland, 1921
- Creator: Portland Evening Express
- Creation Date: 1921-04-22
- Subject Date: 1921-04-22
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: glass negative
- Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 11.4 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.3177
- Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
- Object Type: Image
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