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1. Beanie - Set of 6 colorful felt beanies

   Set of six colorful felt beanies. Believed to be for Order of the Arrow Tonkawampus Lodge 16, Viking Council, BSA. Each beanie is a unique combination of colors with American Indian emblem on the front. Two have red fringe tassels, possibly intended for leaders. Belonged to donor Arthur James Benjamin, who was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246. The Tonkawampus Lodge existed at Camp Tonkawa in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It became OA lodge 16. ...

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2. Belt, Flag - Leather flag belt

   Leather flag belt for carrying flag 2018-0069-045, Explorer Post 246, Kiwanis Club, Hutchinson, Minnesota. Stamped "Official Boy Scout Equipment".

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3. Belt, Web - Boy Scout web belt

   Khaki colored Boy Scout web belt to be worn with a Boy Scout uniform. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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4. Cap - Dark green Boy Scout's of America cap

   Dark green Boy Scouts of American flat cap with fleur-de-lis, eagle & B.S.A. emblem on the front and brown edging. Size Large; Official Self-Conforming. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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5. Cap - Olive drap Boy Scouts of America cap

   Olive drab Boy Scouts of American flat cap with fleur-de-lis, eagle & B.S.A. emblem on the front and red edging. Size Extra Large; Official Sanforized. Belonged to donor Arthur James Benjamin, who was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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6. Clipping, Newspaper - Bruce Nelsen & Boy Scouts c.1950

   Scanned newspaper clipping showing Bruce Nelsen, son of Ancher & Ilo Zimmerman Nelsen preparing to travel with his Boy Scout troop, c.1950. Ancher was campaigning for Minnesota Lieutenant Governor. Bruce is on the extreme left; other boys are not identified.

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7. Clipping, Newspaper - Greg Mills (front), (back l-r) Greg Shepers, Brad Preston and Monty Exum

   Photocopy of an undated newspaper clipping about four members of Boy Scout Troop 248 awarded special honors at a Court of Awards program. Pictured are Greg Mills, Greg Schepers, Brad Preston, Monty Exum.

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8. Flag - Flag for Exployer Post 246, Kiwanis Club, Hutchinson, MN

   Flag for Explorer Post 246, Kiwanis Club, Hutchinson, Minnesota. Red & blue all wool flag with white lettering and green/yellow/white center anchor emblem. Flag is attached with grommets to top half of two piece wooden flagpole with gold colored finial and two gold ropes with tassels. Stored in brown oilcloth bag. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Troop 246.

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9. Flag - White Boy Scout patrol flag

   White Boy Scout patrol flag with image of a red bird. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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10. Neckerchief - BSA red neckerchief

    Red neckerchief with patch for Order of the Arrow Tonkawampus Lodge 16, Viking Council, BSA in the corner. Patch has image of American Indian with an arrow in his hair, three teepees and evergreen trees. Belonged to donor Arthur James Benjamin, who was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246. The Tonkawampus Lodge existed at Camp Tonkawa in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It became OA lodge 16. Totanhan Nakaha was established in 2006 from the former Aga...

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11. Neckerchief - Gold color Boy Scout neckerchief

    Gold colored Boy Scout neckerchief with Scout emblem in corner. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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12. Neckerchief - Red & gold Boy Scout neckerchief

    Red Boy Scout neckerchief with gold border stripes and Scout emblem in corner. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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13. Neckerchief - Red, white & blue Boy Scout neckerchief

    Red, white & blue Boy Scout neckerchief National Jamborees Souvenir, 1937-1969. Six images for earlier National Jamborees as well as the 1969 Idaho Jamboree are in the border. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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14. Neckerchief - Red & yellow Boy Scout neckerchief

    Red & yellow Boy Scout neckerchief from Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico. Bull symbol is in the corner. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246. Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness.

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15. Neckerchief - Yellow, green, and brown Boy Scout neckerchief

    Yellow, green & brown Boy Scout neckerchief with image of deer in corner. From the National Jamboree, Idaho, 1969. Belonged to R. Steele. Donor Arthur James Benjamin was Scoutmaster of Hutchinson, MN Troop 246.

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16. Postcard - Boy Scouts dressed in military type uniforms, Hutchinson, MN

    Sepia toned photographic postcard of six boys dressed in military type uniforms. This group was said to be the first Boy Scout troop (1911) in Hutchinson, Minn. The scout master was Prof. H.L. Merrill. The scouts are named:(no order given) Byron Moore, Herb Finney, Carl Thompson, Ed Mattsfield, J. Harold Beytien, Gilbert Hall. The boys are posed in order by size, near a body of water.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Postcard - Boy Scouts, Hutchinson, MN

    Sepia toned photographic postcard with a photo of six boys in the first Boy Scout Troop in Hutchinson, MN (January,1911). Scoutmaster was Prof. H. L. Merrill. Photo was taken in Spring, 1911 and shows the boys in knicker-type uniforms with broad brim hats. Identities: (l to r) Byron Moore, Herb Finney, Carl Thomson, Ed. Mattsfield, J. Harold Beytien, Gilbert Hall. The name E. J. Mattsfield is on the address side of the card.

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18. Postcard - First Scout Troop in Hutchinson, MN

    Sepia-toned photographic postcard of the first Boy Scout troop (1911) in Hutchinson, MN . The scout master was Prof. H. L. Merrill. The scouts are named (no order given): Byron Moore, Herb Finney, Carl Thompson, Ed Mattsfield, J. Harold Beytien, Gilbert Hall. The scouts are in uniform. Another unidentified young boy is at left.

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19. Print, Photographic - Allen Kephart & Dan Perschau, Glencoe, MN Explorer scouts

    Black & white 1963 photograph of (l to r) Allen Kephart and Dan Perschau, Glencoe, MN. They are dressed in Explorer Scout uniforms and wearing Order of the Arrow sashes. Allen is a Vigil member (the highest level) and Dan is a Brotherhood member. Allen also appears to have an Eagle Scout medal on his left pocket and Dan has a religious award medal. Proof photo from the Glencoe Enterprise.

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20. Print, Photographic - Boy Scout Camp, Lake Minnebelle, 1934

    Black & white photograph of a group of Boy Scouts at Boy Scout Camp, Lake Minnebelle, 1934. Edward W. Reed is in the back row, seventh to the right of the center flag counting the boy directly in front of the flag pole. He is marked on Image 2 enlargement.

    Record Type: Photo