Beth Hamstra Camp Fire Girls Uniform

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0267

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection contains a Camp Fire Girls ceremonial uniform that was customized by the wearer and reflected the rank and achievements they had attained. Each patch and bead's color, shape, and size has a meaning for members in the organization and reflect their ability. A key to the beads and swimming emblems can be found in the collection and the accession file.

Dates

1930-1965

Creator

Hamstra, Beth (Person)

Terms of Access and Use

The Beth Hamstra Camp Fire Girls Uniform collection is open for research.

Copyright

Copyright of papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and [University Archives or Poetry Collection] before requesting photocopies and/or publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Once permission is obtained, most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Biographical Note

Beth Hamstra was a member of the Camp Fire Girls from 1955-1965. During this time, she wore a ceremonial uniform that had once belonged to her grandmother Clara Jane Rettew who was a Camp Fire Girl in 1930.

Extent

0.979 Linear Feet (One corrugated plastic box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of a Camp Fire Girls ceremonial uniform that was owned by Beth Hamstra and her grandmother Clara Jane Rettew. The badges and beads on the uniform signify awards and achievements earned by both Hamstra and Rettew. A key to the beads and the swimming emblems can be found in the collection and collection's accession file.