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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America

In the 1920s and 1930s, Nisei (second-generation) boys joined Boy Scout troops organized by public schools or community churches. Promoting "Americanism," government administrators condoned Boy Scout activities in the World War II concentration camps.

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img Boy Scout troop (ddr-densho-259-62)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "The Boy Scout troop that Kay and Ches [Yasui] belonged to. It was taken inside of the scout cabin This cabin probably was located in the area we used to call 'Paradise Park', which was on the west side of [Hood River] just about at the area where Interstate Highway 84 now …

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img Boy Scout Band (ddr-densho-287-148)

Photograph of the Minidoka Boy Scout Troop Marching Band. Written on the bottom is "'43" in black ink.

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img Boy Scout Band (ddr-densho-287-149)

Photograph of the Minidoka Boy Scout Troop Marching Band and color gaurd. Written on the bottom is "'43" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-287-149/

img Goodwin Family, Boy Scout (ddr-densho-343-24)

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doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 37 (February 11, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-11)

Selected article titles: "Bodies of Nisei Dead Return" (p.1-2), "Music Scholarship Contest, Plays Set for Next Week" (p.1-2), "Troop 379 Notes Seventeenth Anniversary" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-11/

doc First aid merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-125)

A partially filled in application for Walter Matsuoka's first aid merit badge.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-125/

doc Application for award of star or life rank (ddr-densho-390-127)

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img Third District Court of Honor invitation and program (ddr-densho-390-119)

An invitation and program for the Amache Boy Scouts of America's Third District Court of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-119/

img Wooden Reveille book cover (ddr-densho-390-114)

A handmade, wooden book cover for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 162 periodical newsletter, Reveille.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-114/

doc Amache District First Court of Honor program (ddr-densho-390-118)

A program for a Boy Scout awards event.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-118/

doc Pep songs (ddr-densho-390-132)

Pep songs for the Boy Scout Troop 62.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-132/

doc What is a boy scout? (ddr-densho-390-129)

An essay by Scoutmaster James F. Michaud, discussing the talents and standards of the Boy Scouts. Michaud hopes to grow the Amache's scouting program to 100 boys in the upcoming year.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-129/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 5 (ddr-densho-390-137)

The fifth issue of Reveille includes articles about Easter, field day, upcoming events, the announcement of a new troop leader, poetry, a short story, prayers, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-137/

doc Boy Scouts and Cubs party invitation (ddr-densho-390-115)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-115/

doc Public health merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-126)

A partially filled in application for Walter Matsuoka's public health merit badge.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-126/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 4 (ddr-densho-390-136)

A partial copy of the fourth issue of the Reveille. Pages one and two include articles about upcoming events, poetry, a cartoon, a salute to Miles Hamada, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-136/

doc Application for membership in senior scouting (ddr-densho-390-130)

Walter Matsuoka's application to join Troop 162.

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img Application for membership (ddr-densho-390-131)

Walter Matsuoka's application for Boy Scout Troop 162.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-131/

img Health history and medical examination record form (ddr-densho-390-128)

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doc Safety merit badge applications (ddr-densho-390-123)

Two partially filled in applications for Walter Matsuoka's safety merit badge.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-123/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 6 (ddr-densho-390-138)

The sixth issue of the Reveille includes articles about Mother's Day, a short story, upcoming events, updates on troops at other camps, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-138/

doc Anniversary program invitation (ddr-densho-390-120)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-120/

doc Camp permission slip (ddr-densho-390-122)

A permission slip for Walter Matsuoka to attend Civilian Conservation Corps camp, through the Boy Scouts of America, in exchange for helping the War Relocation Authority in tearing down buildings and acquiring lumber.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-122/

doc Cooking merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-117)

Walter Matsuoka's application for a cooking merit badge.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-117/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 2 (ddr-densho-390-134)

The second issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, information on Amache Senior High, a short story, hopeful predictions for the new year, a cartoon, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-134/