Historic Trail Awards. Established in 1956 to promote citizenship. It is awarded for studying about, hiking or camping along, or performing a service project on a historic trail
50 Miler Award. Created in 1956. Recognizes members who cover a trail or canoe route of not less than 50 consecutive miles; takes a minimum of five days to complete without use of motors
Greater Lowell Council 1981 Catholic Retreat Patch
The Official Boy Scout Handbook, 9th Edition, 11th Printing (February 1988) – belonged to Scott Oliphant (b. 1977). Purchased July 1988. Has “Totin’ Chip” and “Firem’n Chit” card stapled inside front cover.
The Boys Scouts – An American Adventure – the definitive history of BSA
Glow the Brighter book – 50 years of Wah-Tu-Ca
“A Guide for New Members,” Wannalancit Lodge 451 Order of the Arrow (8.5 x 11-inch paper stapled in upper left corner). Has a “Lodge Directory 3.9” dated June 26, 1988
Boy Scouts Requirements 1984-1985 – lists all the advancement requirements for a Scout
Meeting Sparklers book – ideas for troop meetings – 1962
Handbook for Boys, Boy Scouts of America, 5th Edition, 6th Printing (June 1953) – belonged to Bob (Robert W.) Oliphant.
2nd and 3rd Edition Scout Fieldbooks – BSA guide’s to outdoor adventures. Used by Ken and Mike Schultz
The Official Patrol Leader Handbook – 1980
Order of the Arrow Handbook, (1977, 1985 Printing) – Rob & Bob Oliphant were in the Order of the Arrow
Photograph of Troop 95 (1970s).
Scouts from Left to Right:
Front: Doug Jackson, Steve Lamb, Mark Doust, Steve Moore, John Doust
Mid: Jeff Smith, George Moore, Mike Kesner, Ken Jones
Back: Doug Shepherd, John Ferreira, Jim Kesner (Scoutmaster), Vincent “Vinny” Young, Tom Donaruma
Donated by Rev. Mary Bettencourt. Picture of Percy Daley Jr. (her father) receiving communion at a Boy Scout Camp in the early 1960s. Her brother is to his immediate left.
Photograph of Troop 159 at Camp Wah-Tut-Ca (1988)
Framed 11.75 x 14.75-inch Norman Rockwell of a Boy Scout in a brand new baggy uniform giving the Boy Scout salute.
Inscribed on the back: “Mr. Oliphant, You started me forth on my Journey through Scouting. For all you have done for me in Pack 102 and Troop 159, I am grateful.” [signed] Mike Schultz.
1910-1985 National Scout Jamboree Mug
Official BSA bugle
Coup Stick. In Native American cultures, coup sticks were used to track “coups” (strikes or blows) against enemies. It was believed that striking or even touching an enemy with a coup stick was a sign of the upmost bravery and war honor without having to take a life.
This particular coup stick is decorated with a rattle snake’s rattle, an armadillo claw, a bone spike, and the Silver Beaver and Turtle Awards.
1954 official Johnson and Johnson Boy Scout
First Aid Kit
Troop 159 Signature plague donated by Mr. Shultz
Two (2) Dark metal Boy Scout
Neckerchief slides
1973 National Scout Jamboree Patch
Miscellaneous Scouting record cards (blue cards)
Official Boy Scout overcoat, previously owned by George “Sandy” Shepherd
Boy Scout Uniform, previously owned by
George “Sandy” Shepherd
Old olive shirt with Boy Scouts of America patch with all other patches and badges removed. Robert W. Oliphant’s (b. 1942) shirt as a Boy Scout and dates from the early 1950s. This shirt is accompanied with an official BSA cloth cap.
Neckerchief of Troop 159
Neckerchief of Troop 95
Neckerchief of Troop 95 (1960s)
Neckerchief of Troop 195
Neckerchief of Troop 437-06 and Troop 437-19
Neckerchief of Troop 919
1973 National Scout Jamboree Neckerchief
Wah-Tut-Cah Scouting Reservation Neckerchief
Official Boy Scout canteen and carrying case.
Dates back to 1950s
Official Boy Scout camping pot. Dates back to 1950s
Official Boy Scout camping pan. Dates back to 1950s
Camping spoon and fork.
Dates back to 1950s
Camping spoon and knife.
Dates back to 1950s
Official Boy Scout canvas backpack with aluminum frame. Dates back to 1950s
Official Boy Scout canvas backpack. Dates back to 1950s
