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Fonds consists of scrapbook albums illustrating the history of the Girl Guiding movement in Burlington, Ontario between 1930 and 1953. The albums include reports from brownie and guide units and the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, lists of leaders and commissioners, photographs, correspondence, certificates, badges, postcards and copies of newspaper articles. Newspaper articles and photographs of the opening of the Trefoil Lodge and the Junior Band are included.
Many photographs and documents have been taped directly to the magnetic photo album pages.
Albums donated to Burlington Public Library in October of 1982 by Jean Douglas
Personal Collection of Mrs. Jean Douglas, Presented to the Burlington Girl Guide Association on Sunday September 21, 1980.
BUR v.f. Girl Guides of Canada
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This scrapbook contains a timeline summary of Jean Burns Douglas' advancement from guide to captain, certificates and camp commandant appointments, various photographs, historical outlines of meeting places, hand written and typed reports from the Provincial Chapter of Ontario Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire and Girl Guides and Brownie Companies, personal cards received by Jean Douglas, original receipt for purchased supplies, Girl Guide and Boy Scout Rally programme as well as copied newspaper and newsletter clippings of events.
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This scrapbook contains various photographs and photocopied clippings from Girl Guide News, Brownie News as well as general newspaper clippings regarding awards received and events held by Burlington Girl Guides and Burlington Brownie Pack.
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This scrapbook contains Mrs. Douglas' camp director license and badges, certificate of appointments and advancement, first aid certificates, photographs of various camping trips and outings, photocopied newspaper clippings from The Hamilton Spectator as well as clippings regarding members of the British royal family in scout and guide uniforms to show their support, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother), H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret.
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This scrapbook contains original clippings from The Burlington Gazette, order of service, and photographs taken throughout the Burlington and District Girl Guide Local Association's Dedication of Trefoil Lodge, held on Sunday Sept. 16, 1951.
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This scrapbook contains various photographs commemorating Mrs. Douglas' 21 years of service, including the coronation programme for Tues June 2, 1953 held at Trefoil Lodge, her District Commissioner certificate, Good Service award, various photocopied newsletter clippings from Girl Guide News, and personal handwritten notes.