Girl Scout History Links
Personalities from the Early Years
- Juliette Gordon Low Biography with links to similar pages.
- A visit with Juliette Low (aimed at girls)
- "Juliette Low Facts" and "Juliette Low Biography" also to be found on this site on the Terrific Tips for Badgework Part 2 page.
- Juliette Low Crossword Puzzle with links to help in finding the answers.
- Activities to celebrate Juliette Low's birthday This is a Word document. You will need to have Microsoft's Word program on your computer to read it. Email Sarah if you have problems.
- Juliette Low Action Stories and Madlibs
Note: The Madlibs are based on the Juliette Low action stories and would be best if used with older girls who already know about Juliette Low. After having a good chuckle over the Madlib version you may want to go through the story again and see if they can fill in the blanks with the correct words to fit the story.
Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting for boys and co-founder of Scouting for girls:
"BE PREPARED" - An interview with Baden-Powell by the "Listener" Magazine in 1937.
Agnes Baden-Powell, the sister of Robert Baden-Powell and the co-founder of the Girl Guides, which came to be called Girl Scouts in the USA.
Agnes B-P
Olave Baden-Powell, the wife of Robert Baden-Powell. She later became the World Chief Guide.
Olave B-P
General Girl Scout History Links
Girl Scout history timeline
GSUSA answers girls' questions about early Girl Scouts
How Guiding Began - the very earliest roots of Girl Scouting in the United Kingdom (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales). Our own Juliette Low based the Girl Scouts of the USA on the British Guides.
Girl Scout Cookie History
GSUSA's Online Museum
Girl Scout Historical uniforms
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Girl Scouting in the 1920's and 30's
Girl Scouting in the 1960's and 70's
Girl Scouting in the 1980's and 90's
The above pages include pictures of uniforms from those eras. They were written for the Girl Scouts of Gulf Pines Council, so some of the history refers to parts of that council.
These pages were written by a Senior Girl Scout to be part of her Gold Award.
The Origin of the Left Handshake
Requirements for Ranks in 1913 - requirements for earned awards in the early days of Girl Scouts.
Doing Girl Scout History in Your Troop
This page refers to decade uniform boxes that are available to be borrowed from Girl Scouts of Hoosier Capitol Council. Our own GS of Tejas Council has "Traveling Trunks" that can be signed out. Each contains old uniforms and handbooks. There is also a "Time Capsule" with items and activities from Juliette Low's time. Please note that the Try-its, Badges and Interest Projects referred to on this site may no longer be available. Check your current handbook for updated requirements.
By the way, don't forget the Girl Scout Museum in the foyer of the Girl Scouts of Tejas Council Summerside building. There are uniforms, handbooks and lots of other things from all eras of Girl Scouts.
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