Title: American Camping Association. Wisconsin Section: Records
Inclusive Dates: 1941-1987

Creator:

• American Camping Association. Wisconsin Section

Call Number: Mss 876; M2006-061

Quantity: 0.2 c.f. (1 archives box); plus addtitions of 1.0 c.f., 373 photographs, 1 film (16mm), and 1 DVD

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

See the catalog entry for information of possible additional materials and shelf locations.

Abstract:

Records of the Wisconsin section of the American Camping Association (ACA), a national professional camping organization with a mission to advance camping as an educational and recreational experience, further the professional standards of camp operation, exchange information among camp professionals, and serve as the voice for camp leaders in national and local affairs. Also included is documentation of Camp Robinhood, an ACA affiliated camp for girls that operated between 1933 and 1956 in Sherwood Forest (Green Lake, Wisconsin), including a film, DVD, and photographs.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00876

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This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 2 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.

• Part 1 (Mss 876): Original Collection, 1949-1974
• Part 2 (M2006-061): Additions, 1941-1987

Acquisition Information

Presented by Verna L. Rosenthal, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 1974; Additions presented by the Julia Brown estate via Tyler Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia. Accession Number: M2006-061

Mss 876	Part 1 (Mss 876): Original Collection, 1949-1974 Physical Description: 0.2 c.f. (1 archives box)  Scope and Content Note: The original collection contains some form correspondence to members (1949-1966), a 1950 annual report, issues of the Badger Tracks newsletter (1949-1966), two informational handouts (1949) relating to camp cookery and craft activities, state conference materials (1949, 1965), and state directories to member camps (1971, 1973-1974). There are also occasional materials from the national and regional office.
M2006-061	Part 2 (M2006-061): Additions, 1941-1987 Physical Description: 1.0 c.f. (3 archives boxes), 373 photographs (1 archives box), 1 film (16mm), and 1 DVD  Scope and Content Note: Additions, 1941-1987, consisting of correspondence, mailing lists, membership rosters, committee minutes and information, materials relating to Project REACH, training materials, and several issues of their newsletter, Badger Tracks. Also included is documentation of Camp Robinhood, an ACA affiliated camp for girls that operated between 1933 and 1956 in Sherwood Forest (Green Lake, Wisconsin) consisting of several brochures detailing the activities available at the camp, a typed history by former campers, a copy of the Robinhood Record (December, 1941), several pieces of memorabilia, one 11 minute film from 1941, one DVD, and 373 photographs taken at the camp (dates unknown). The film (in color and silent) shows various camp scenes and campers including the activities offered. The DVD, titled “Wisconsin Section of the ACA: A Tribute to Leadership,” is narrated by Julia Brown. It focuses on the history of organized camping in Wisconsin and shows various awards being presented to Wisconsin directors and members.	⇧
Box   1 Folder   1	ACA - “Mr. President, This is Your Year,” undated
Box   1 Folder   2	ACA National Convention, 1954
Box   1 Folder   3	ACA National Leadership Certification Board, 1978-1980
Box   1 Folder   4	Badger Tracks, 1950-1955
Box   1 Folder   5	Broomell, John, 1953-1955
Box   1 Folder   6	Burr Oaks Camp for Girls - Brochure, undated
Box   1 Folder   7	Camp Director Institute, 1979
	Camp Robinhood
Box   1 Folder   8	History and brochures, undated
Box   1 Folder   9	Memorabilia, 1956, undated
Box   1 Folder   10	Robinhood Record, 1941
Box   1 Folder   11	Catalog of Professional Development and Training Opportunities for Camp Leadership, 1977-1980
Box   1 Folder   12	Committees - Miscellaneous, 1944-1955, undated
Box   1 Folder   13	Correspondence - National Office, 1951-1955, undated
Box   1 Folder   14	Evaluation Report, 1977-1980
Box   1 Folder   15	Handbook for Camp Directors and Administrators in a Girl Scout Council, 1967
Box   1 Folder   16	History of Camp Chickagami for Girls, 1987
Box   1 Folder   17	History of Camping in Wisconsin, 1975-1994
Box   1 Folder   18	Kansas City Convention, 1954-1955
Box   1 Folder   19	Legislative Committee, 1954
Box   2 Folder   1	Mailing Lists, 1953-1955, undated
Box   2 Folder   2	Membership Committee, 1954
Box   2 Folder   3	Membership Information, 1953-1954, undated
Box   2 Folder   4	Membership Manual, 1952-1955
Box   2 Folder   5	Miscellaneous, 1954-1974, undated
Box   2 Folder   6	Model A Institute, 1979
Box   2 Folder   7	NCEG Guide for Planning New Director Introductory Training, 1977
Box   2 Folder   8	Pamphlets, undated
Box   2 Folder   9	Parent's Guide to Accredited Camps, 1980
Box   2 Folder   10-11	Project REACH, 1976-1980, undated
Box   2 Folder   12	Regional ACA Convention, Green Lake, 1952-1953, undated
Box   2 Folder   13	Report of Camping Practices, 1954
Box   2 Folder   14	Standards Committee, 1950-1955, undated
Box   2 Folder   15	Structure, Duties, and General Job Description, 1974-1980
Box   3 Folder   1	Wisconsin Camping Association Correspondence, 1951-1955
Box   3 Folder   2	Wisconsin Camping Association Directory, 1951-1953
Box   3 Folder   3	Wisconsin Camping Association Program, 1950-1954, undated
Box   3 Folder   4	Wisconsin Camping Association, Unfinished Business, 1950-1954
Box   3 Folder   5	Wisconsin Section, 1954-1956, undated
	Photographs
Box   4 Folder   1-3	Camp Robin Hood
Box   4 Folder   4-25	Camp Robin Hood (from album)
Film Archive	Films
	Camp Robin Hood Physical Description: 16mm
	Wisconsin Section of the ACA: A Tribute To Leadership Physical Description: DVD