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c. 1930's Booklet - Maine Summer Camps for Children The title of this 5 1/2" by 7 1/2" booklet is "The Maine Camp for Boys and Girls". No publisher or date is noted, but it was probably printed in the 1930's, judging from the clothing and cars. There are 24 pages with some of the sections titled: Maine, A Pioneer In Camp Movement; Why the Boy and Girl of Today Needs Camp Life; Maine's Climate Ideal for Boys and Girls Camps; Maine Transportational Facilities are Unexcelled; Mother and Dad Also Need a Maine Vacation; Nearby Farms Furnish the Maine Camp with Fresh Foods. At the back of the booklet are alphabetical lists of about 210 camps, with the camp names, closest railroad stations, locations, and name/address of the camp directors. Some of the camp names are: Alamoosook Island * Ha-wa-ya * ChickawahBlue Moon * Loonecho * Otyokwa * MinnewawaDevereux Pines * Indian Acres * Camp AgawamSakukiak * Roosevelt Boy Scout Camp * ZakeloArcadia * Balsam Knoll * Major-MixerMerrymeeting * Coquannock * KineowathaKuhnawumbek * Laughing Loon * SebowiskaMoy-Mo-Da-Yo * Sky Farm * Vinalhaven * WetonaTapawingo * Paysock * Natarswi * PukwabunakiOn the covers and throughout the text are 12 black and white photos showing campers, the lakes and woods, archery and other activities, buildings and cabins, and arts and crafts. (Please see "Condition", below, and be sure to view the pictures.)CONDITION: Nearly mint. No writing or tears, no missing pages, no odor. TERMS: We accept money orders and personal checks only (sorry, no PAYPAL at this time), and payment is expected within 10 days of auction ending date. SHIPPING: High bidder to pay $1.75 for First Class mail. Please feel free to e-mail us with any questions (we respond promptly), and thank you for your interest. As with all of our auction items, this 1930's summer camp booklet is from a smoke-free environment. SORRY, NO PAYPAL AT THIS TIME, and no bids from outside the U.S. without prior permission. Payment and shipping terms as noted in description, and payment expected within 10 days of auction ending date. Affordable Auction Management and Image Hosting Solutions @ inkFrog
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