Title

The Brownie Program

Artist or Maker

Margaret A. Close

John Bianchi

Manufacturer

Girl Guides of Canada

Original Owner

Daughter of Elaine Kennedy (wished to remain anonymous)

Category

COMMUNICATION OBJECTS

Sub-Category

DOCUMENTARY OBJECT

Place Of Manufacture

Canada

Start Date

1990

Period or Date Notes

Copyright 1981. Note on inside cover: "revised edition, 1990."

Description

Black, three hole-punched activity book titled "The Brownie Program." Drawing of girl, dog, owl, elf, and mushroom under a night sky on the cover. Contains information and activities related to the Brownie program. Some activities have been filled in by the original owner. Also includes "Friendship Flyer" leaflet from the Canadian World Friendship Fund.

History Of Use

Used by donor's daughter in Smithers in the early 1990s.

Cultural Context

Brownies are the section of the Girl Guides organization for girls aged about 7-10 years old. The Brownie organization was founded in 1914, and a chapter has been present in Smithers since at least 1924 (first mention in the Interior News is from December of that year)

Accession No.

2022.8.3

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

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