Bidspirit auction | Boy Scouts of America Merit

Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Series 'Indian Lore' Pamphlet, Copyright 1932, Printed May 1937 - A vintage Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Series pamphlet titled 'Indian Lore'. The tan paper cover features a central illustration of a red arrowhead within a green circular border, positioned above a blue Boy Scouts fleur-de-lis emblem. Text visible on the cover includes 'MERIT BADGE SERIES,' 'BOY SCOUTS of AMERICA,' 'TWO PARK AVENUE,' and 'NEW YORK CITY.' An interior page confirms the publication details: 'Copyright, 1932, by Boy Scouts of America' and '2M—May, 1937.' The pamphlet is stapled-bound and contains numerous black and white illustrations depicting various aspects of Native American culture, such as figures in traditional dress, tipis, ceremonial objects, and craft designs, accompanied by English explanatory text.