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Troop 299, Camp Naish 1961

Posted in Kaw Council, Naish, Tamegonit, tagged , on March 16, 2010|

My dad was a camper at Naish in the summers of 1960, 1961, and 1962.  Here’s his troop picture (Troop 299, Asbury United Methodist, Prairie Village, Kansas):

 

Troop 299 Goes to Camp

Troop 299 Goes to Camp

My dad is at the far left in the second row from the front.  One interesting thing I spotted in the picture is the wooden arrowhead neckerchief slide from Tamegonit lodge worn by the leftmost adult in the back row.  Another interesting note about the picture is the stamp on the back which states “Weeks Photo Service, 5060 Clark Drive, Shawnee Mission, KS”.  My wife and I used to own a home at 5123 Clark Drive, just a few houses down from the address for Weeks Photo Service.

I also have his troop’s information packet with a packing list and camp songs from 1960.  I’ll get that scanned and posted soon.

Does anyone have any old troop pictures or know anything about Weeks Photo Service?

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Naish Outpost Rockers…54, 55, 56, 57, 58, ?, 60

Posted in Kaw Council, Naish, Outpost, tagged , , on March 9, 2010| 1 Comment »

Up this week is a series of Naish Outpost rockers.  As indicated in the first image, the patch was used to encircle the regular-issue Camp Naish patch.  Pictured is one sewn to an Explorer uniform from Troop 52 out of Lawrence, Kansas.  The Outpost program was used to attract older Scouts back to camp that had already earned most of the merit badges, but still wanted a Scout summer camp experience.   

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This iteration of the Outpost program in Kaw Council was active for several years and included a variety of activities such as hiking, backcountry-style camping.

 As shown below, I have located images of the rockers starting with 1954 and ending in 1960 (with the exception of 1959). 

 

outpost-rockers

  • Does anyone know when the Outpost program began using these rockers?
  • Was the rocker used in 1959?
  • How about after 1960?

Please let me know if you have any addtional rockers.

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The Camp That’s Different 2

Posted in Naish, Oldest, tagged , , on February 23, 2010|

I got a copy of “The Camp Naish Story” from Jody Tucker over the weekend (thanks, Jody).  As I was reading it I found something of interest.  It is a page that includes Camp Naish stationery.  The caption at the bottom states, “The First Camp Naish Stationery and Postcards.”  Of particular note is the difference in font between the stationery I posted a couple of weeks ago: The Camp That’s Different also, the envelope shown has additional text that states, “Boy Scouts of America” while that text is absent on the other stationery.

stationery

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The Camp That’s Different

Posted in Naish, tagged , on February 16, 2010| 2 Comments »

Up first is an interesting piece of ephemera from Camp Naish: official stationery. As shown below, there is a piece of paper with Camp Naish letterhead and coordinating envelope. The letterhead notes B.B. Dawson (Kaw Council executive from January 1923-March 1933) as the Chief Camp Director, Leon Zimmerman as Assistant Camp Director, C.A. Tozier as Camp Director, and Donald Powell as Bugler. It probably dates from between 1928 (first camping session at Naish) and 1932 (Dawson left the council in March 1933). Click on the images for larger versions.

A few thoughts:

  • The envelope lists the location of the camp as Edwardsville, Kansas. I generally think of Bonner Springs when I consider the location of the camp.
  • The camping scene at the bottom of the page made me realize that scouts have been using clip art for a very long time.
  • I wonder how long the slogan, “The Camp That’s Different,” was in use?
  • Finally, I wonder if this stationery was available to scouts at the trading post or was it for official use only?

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    • Vigil Name Patches

    Posted in Tamegonit, Vigil, tagged , , on October 6, 2009| 3 Comments »

    First off, congratulations to all of the new Vigil Honor members of Tamegonit Lodge.

    Beginning in 1995, all new Vigil Honor members of Tamegonit Lodge have been given a Vigil vest.   As shown below, the vest comes with a triangle Vigil patch and a rectangular name patch sewn below it. 

    Following are three types of name patches:  Type 1a was used for classes 1995-2008, Type 2 will be used for classes 2009-, and Type 1b has a gold mylar border to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vigil Honor in Tamegonit Lodge.  Only the members of the 2005 class received these.  Shown is a blank patch without a name.  The main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 is the font, which is more legible in the newer version.

    The name patches include the honoree’s Vigil name in Lenne Lenape, the English translation, and the year awarded.

    Type 1a, 1995-2008 (Translation:  Zealous Patch Trader)

    Vigil Name Type 1

    Type 2 – 2009- (Translation:  Smiling Rock Climber)

    Vigil Name Type 2

    Type 1b – 2005, 50th anniversary blank

    Vigil Name Type 1b

    If you are a Vigil member of Tamegonit lodge from a year prior to 1995, you may purchase a vest with a personalized name patch.  If you are interested, drop me a note and I can put you in contact with the appropriate person.

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    The Friday Whatzit 3

    Posted in Uncategorized, Whatzit, tagged , , , , on March 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »

    Up this week is a unique neckerchief from the Order of the Arrow Section 8-D conference held in 1956.  Most instances of this patch that  I have seen are loose and not sewn to a neckerchief as shown here.  The event was hosted by Tamegonit Lodge that year, but this is the only neckerchief I have seen.

      1956 8D Neckerchief

    Any thoughts on what it might be?

    • Section Chief neckerchief?
    • Event staff neckerchief?
    • Homemade one-of-a-kind neckerchief?

    Please contact me if you have any information about this neckerchief, chief.

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    The Friday Whatzit

    Posted in Whatzit, tagged , , on February 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »

    Periodically (on Fridays), I will post an image submitted for identification, better known as a Whatzit.  First off is this neckerchief submitted by Jody Tucker:

    Unidentified Naish Neckerchief

    • Do you recognize this neckerchief?
    • 1971 Paul Bunyan camp out?
    • Troop 71 summer camp neckerchief?
    • Something else?

    Please email me if you have any information on this Whatzit.

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