Boy Scouts putting up a tent

Title

Boy Scouts putting up a tent

Description

Black and white image of a man showing a young boy how to place the center pole at the front entrance of a tent while other boys watch. Another man secures the pole in the rear of the tent. Washington County Courthouse is just visible in the background. Museum records indicate that this group was very likely part of Hillsboro Boy Scout Troop 216. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.

Date Created

circa 1960s

Subject

Outdoor recreation
Camping
Boy Scouts
Masculinity
Arts & Entertainment (General)
Cultural Studies

Place

Hillsboro, Oregon

Medium

gelatin silver negatives

Identifier

WCMpic_014533

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection