The Inventory of the Robert Baden-Powell Collection #938 Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Baden-Powell, Lord Robert Collection #938 Collection Summary Number: 938 Repository: Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, Boston University Title: Baden-Powell, Lord Robert Collection Dates: 1881-1977 Size: 4 boxes Creator: Robert Baden-Powell, Olave Baden-Powell Language: English Custodial History: Material was acquired from collector, Paul C. Richards Acquisition information: Gift of Paul C. Richards Processed by: David Wirth Scope and Content This collection includes correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, printed materials, and other objects related primarily to the Scouting Movement. Series I consists of around four hundred letters to/from Robert Baden-Powell, along with a number of photographs and artwork by him. Series II contains a number of materials from Baden-Powell’s wife, Olave Baden-Powell. This series consists of around six hundred and fifty letters to/from her also primarily regarding scouting as well as photographs. Series III is contains approximately a hundred letters to/from or regarding Daniel Carter Beard, another pioneering founder in the Scout Movement. Series IV is made up of letters between Paul C. Richards and various individuals regarding the gathering of these materials. Series V is a collection of miscellaneous correspondence from various individuals related to Scouting. Baden-Powell, Robert Page 1 of 48 Series VI is an assortment of manuscripts by Baden-Powell. Series VII is a collection of “Thank You” and Christmas cards from the Baden-Powell family. Series VIII is collection of photocopies amassed by Paul C. Richards regarding various correspondence found throughout the collection. Series IX is a number of printed materials related to the Scouting Movement. Series X is a number of photographs of either Robert Baden-Powell, Olave Baden-Powell, or other important figures in Scouting. Series XI contains albums created by various individuals associated with Scouting that may be found elsewhere in the collection. Library of Congress Subject Headings Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941 Baden-Powell, Olave, 1889-1977 Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 Boy Scouts Girl Guides Scouting (Youth activity) Baden-Powell, Robert Page 2 of 48 Baden-Powell, Robert #938 11/19/93 Finding Aid I. Robert Baden-Powell Correspondence. A. Peter Keary letters; RBP to Keary, unless otherwise noted. Box 1 1. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 10/22/1907, C. Arthur Pearson to RBP re: publication of The Scouting Handbook. [F. 1] 2. ALS, 2 p., 24mo, 10/23/1907. 3. An unsigned draft, RBP’s personalized introduction to the Boy Scouts, detailing their motive, aim, and philosophy; fifty copies were to made and distributed to Town Clerks and Y.M.C.A secretaries, holograph manuscript, 2 p., 4to, 10/28/1907. 4. ALS, 2 p., 24mo, 11/17/1907. 5. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 11/24/1907, on Scouting stationary, republication of The Scouting Handbook. 6. ALS, 3 p., 12mo, 11/29/1907, RBP to C. Arthur Pearson, concerning contractual arrangements. 7. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 11/30/1907, republication of The Scouting Handbook. 8. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 12/3/1907, RBP to Pearson, concerning contractual arrangements. 9. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 12/06/1907. 10. ALS, 1 p., 8vo, 12/1908/1907. 11. ALS, 3 p., 12mo, 12/13/1907. 12. ALS, 4 p., 12mo, 12/17/1907. 13. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 12/17/1907. 14. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 12/22/1907, on Scouting stationery. 15. ALS, 1 p., 4to, 12/22/1907. 16. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 12/30/1907. [“I had never heard of the young ladies before. They might well learn ‘scouting’ too!”] [F. 2] 17. ALS, 1 p., 4to, 1/2/1908, on Scouting stationary. 18. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, n.d. 19. ALS, 6 p., 14to, 1/10/1908, RBP to newspaper editors, a much expanded version of first letter. 20. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 1/10/1908, RBP to newspaper editors, a shortened version of previous letter. 21. ALS, 3 p., 24mo, 1/19/1908; includes manuscripts, “Table of Contents,” for Part IV of the The Scouting Handbook. 22. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 1/29/1908. 23. ALS, 3 p., 12mo, 2/1/1908. 24. TLS, 1 p., 12mo, 2/1/1908, RBP to Percy W. Everett. 25. ALS, 4 p., 12mo, 3/1/1908, re: “The Scout.” 26. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 3/6/1908, concerning the omitted chapters on continence or self-abuse. Baden-Powell, Robert Page 3 of 48 27. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 3/12/1908, concerning the omitted chapters on continence or self-abuse. 28. ALS, 3 p., 8vo, 3/13/1908, re: “The Scout.” 29. ALS, 1 p., 4to, 3/13/1908. 30. ALS, 4 p., 24mo, 3/17/1908. 31. ALS, 1 p., 8vo, 3/18/1908. [F. 3] 32. ALS, 3 p., 12mo, 3/23/1908. 33. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 3/23/1908, RBP to Henry Newbolt (missing). 34. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 3/25/1908. 35. Signed article, 3 p., 4to, and ca. 191908, RBP’s Summer Camp announcement (missing). 36. ALS, 3 p., 12mo, 3/25/1908. 37. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 3/29/1908. 38. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 3/29/1908. 39. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, ca. 3/29/1908, RBP to unknown individual, undated draft of form letter to accompany specimen copy of “The Scout.” 40. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 4/1/1908. 41. ALS, 1 p., 4to, 4/8/1908. [“Herewith “Scouting for Boys” corrected…”] 42. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 4/13/1908. 43. ALS, 1 p., 4to, n.d. (ca. 4/14/1908); includes RBP’s comments re: the first published issue of “The Scout.” 44. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 4/23/1908, re: first publication of “The Scout.” 45. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 4/29/1908, re: first publication of “The Scout.” 46. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 5/3/1908, re: first publication of “The Scout.” 47. ALS, 3 p., 12mo, 5/10/1908, re: first publication of “The Scout.” [F. 4] 48. ALS, 3 p., 12mo, 5/16/1908, re: first publication of “The Scout.” 49. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 5/22/1908, re: using the handbooks as a training tool for regimental recruits. 50. TLS, 2 p., 4to, 5/22/1908, re: prizes for Scouts. 51. ALS, 3 p., 4to, 5/22/1908, re: presentation copies of the Handbook. 52. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 6/3/1908, re: presentation copies of the Handbook. 53. ALS, 2 p., 8vo, 7/11/1908. 54. ALS, 4 p., 8vo, 8/09/1908, re: campgrounds. 55. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 8/09/1908, re: American Boy Scouts. 56. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, n.d., re: American Boy Scouts. 57. ALS, 4 p., 24mo, 9/17/1908, re: King Arthur competition. 58. ALS, 4 p., 12mo, 10/17/1908, re: criticism of commercial aspects of the Scouts. 59. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 10/31/1908. 60. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 10/31/1908, re: financial position. 61. Undated Thank You card. Baden-Powell, Robert Page 4 of 48 B. Richard Eggar letters; RBP to Eggar, unless otherwise noted. 1. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 1/29/1920, re: offer to become president of the Bentley Men’s Club. [F. 5] 2. TLS, 2 p., 12mo, 4/26/1920, Baden-Powell to Mrs. Eggar. 3. ALS, 1 p., 4to, 1920 draft of a letter. 4. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 8/14/1920. 5. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 5/26/1920, Baden-Powell to Maskinformedling. 6. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 11/21/1921. 7. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 1/17/1922. 8. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 6/2/1920. 9. ALS, 2 p., 4to, 4/16/1922, contains picture of climbing tower. 10. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 4/29/1922, RBP to Mr. Folkard. 11. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 5/8/1922, Mr. Folkard to RBP. 12. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 1/25/1923, Baden-Powell to Mrs. Eggar. 13. ALS, 1 p., 4to, 3/10/1923. 14. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 3/15/1923, Baden-Powell to Mrs. Eggar. 15. ALS, 1 p., 8vo, 6/21/1923. 16. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 6/22/1923, Baden-Powell to Mrs. Eggar. [F. 6] 17. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 6/5/1924, letter by RBP on the Old Carthusian Club Jubilee. 18. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 8/13/1924. 19. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 10/15/1924. 20. ALS, 1 p., 4to, 12/28/1924. 21. ALS, 2 p., 12mo, 1/10/1925, RBP to Mrs. Eggar. 22. TLS, 1 p., 12mo, 4/27/1925. 23. TLS, 1 p., 12mo, 4/27/1925. 24. CTL, 1 p., 12mo, 5/5/1925, Eggar to RBP. 25. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 5/7/1925. 26. ALS, 2 p., 5/7/25, Eggar to RBP. 27. CTL, 3 p., 4to, n.d. 28. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 5/9/1925. 29. TLS, 1 p., 8vo, 8/12/1925. 30. TLS, 1 p., 8vo, 10/10/1925, RBP to Mrs. Eggar. 31. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 11/11/1925. [F. 7] 32. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 11/18/1925. 33. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 11/20/25. 34. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 11/27/1925. 35. TLS,1 p., 8vo, 11/29/1925, letter to RBP. 36. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 12/15/1925. 37. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 12/20/1925. 38. TLS, 1 p., 4to, 1/21/1926. 39. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 2/4/1926. 40. ALS, 1 p., 12mo, 4/12/1926, RBP to Mrs. Eggar. 41. TLS, 1 p., 7/15/1926; includes holograph response on same leaf, with printed attachment.