Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.

Interview with Lewis R. Hopkins, a pilot during World War II. He describes growing up on a farm in Georgia, going to college at Berry, and working for Sears, Roebuck, and the Royal Typewriter Company before joining the U. S. Navy. He tells an anecdote about joining the navy so he could go to New York to see the World's Fair, since he had heard the Atlanta Reserve would be making a trip to the Fair. He began flight training in Florida in December 1940, finished the next September, then drove cross-country to San Francisco after the Pearl Harbor attack. He eventually joined the USS Enterprise in April 1942 and saw the B-25 bombers in the Doolittle Raid take off. He was part of Bombing Squadron Six and trained under Commander Best to learn how to do scouting flights, navigation, and dive bombing. He then describes his participation in the Battle of Midway, the hours before take-off, his first view of the Japanese fleet, and his bombing mission. He was later assigned to the USS Hornet and had to fly off to a little island so that planes from the USS Wasp could land on the Hornet after their ship …

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores created by Capt. Henry J. Draine on May 15, 1864. The following items were given to Lt. Hamilton K. Redway by Capt. Draine: two sets of complete horse equipment, five complete carbines, two complete sabres, and one saddle. The items were turned over to Redway while the two men were at a camp in Pleasantville, Md.

Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores created by Capt. Henry J. Draine on May 15, 1864. The following items were given to Lt. Hamilton K. Redway by Capt. Draine: two sets of complete horse equipment, five complete carbines, two complete sabres, and one saddle. The items were turned over to Redway while the two men were at a camp in Pleasantville, Md.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting a catalogue on water lilies and aquatic plants.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Erich Goldberger thanking them for remembering his birthday and sending him a card of good wishes.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Erick Goldberger discussing his appreciation for their birthday wishes.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Eric Goldberger thanking for the birthday wishes

Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz tells of other young men in his prep school from Texas and that a few of them are Germans. He also observes that some of the people there did not take a competitive exam. This letter is written on Robert Werntz Preparatory Academy stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Annapolis, Maryland, relates news about arriving in Annapolis and settling in at the Werntz Preparatory School. He provides clues about his schedule and some thoughts on Annapolis.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz tells of other young men in his prep school from Texas and that a few of them are Germans. He also observes that some of the people there did not take a competitive exam.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Annapolis, Maryland, relates news about arriving in Annapolis and settling in at the Werntz Preparatory School. He provides clues about his schedule and some thoughts on Annapolis.

Sound recording of Martha Ross interviewing Peter Olch about the history of the Oral History Association at the united services medical school in Bethesda, Maryland.

Text in which Alexander Robinson transfers ownership of a slave named Betsy to his son-in-law, Henry Boteler. Robinson is noted as residing in Baltimore, Maryland, while Boteler is from Shepherds Town, Virginia. Betsy is approximately sixteen years old.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, to her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband Littleton Dennis Teackle. She talks of sending hair in a locket and her love for him. She says she will write to his mother, Elizabeth Dennis Teackle, and tells him to talk highly of his wife in the American nobility circles.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Eyre, written from Princess Anne.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, asking him to send her various foods and goods for the household. She mentions acquaintances that were in town and says she expects to see her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, soon. She asks him to talk to physicians in Baltimore to get recommendations for her poor health.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, responding to his claim that she has not been writing him. She details how she has written for every mail. She thanks him for sending her $10, but asks him to save money for himself. She talks about the new curtains in their carriage.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She asks about a lawsuit regarding enslavement. She discusses reading books on Ancient Europe. She mentions his sister, Henrietta Teackle, and her upcoming wedding. She asks him to talk to her acquaintances in Baltimore, including Anna Teackle Smith Donnell and William Gilmor.

Weekly report of the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service on broiler chick numbers in Texas and compared with other states. It includes compiled statistics across six consecutive weeks, from the week ending June 6 to the week ending July 11, during 1986 and 1987 for broiler eggs set, chicks hatched, and chicks placed.