CADETTE – GIRL SCOUT HANDBOOK – 1963 FIRST IMPRESSION [Hardcover] NONE STATED

Description

Paperback cover has wear. Plastic protecting cover. Back cover corner damaged. Back page corners damaged. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1963 first impression of the Cadette Girl Scout Handbook offers a fascinating glimpse into the organization’s history and values during a pivotal era for women’s rights and social change. Published just a year before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this handbook would have guided young women as they navigated a rapidly evolving cultural landscape. While its well-worn cover and minor damage speak to its use over decades, the clean pages and secure binding indicate a cherished resource passed down through generations of Girl Scouts. For collectors, this edition holds particular significance as an artifact from the early years of the feminist movement, when organizations like the Girl Scouts played a crucial role in empowering young women to pursue their ambitions and contribute to society. Readers will find insights into the skills, activities, and ideals promoted to adolescent girls in the early 1960s, providing a window into the era’s expectations and aspirations for the next generation of American women.