Jennie S. Mapes Guardian of the Fire For the Year 1916 certificate

Publication

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Chester Historical Society

Jennie S. Mapes Guardian of the Fire For the Year 1916 certificate.: This image depicts a vintage certificate awarded to Jennie S. Mapes, appointing her as the "Guardian of the Fire" for 1916, issued by the Camp Fire Girls. The certificate features ornate borders and an emblem of a flame at the bottom, symbolizing the organization's mission. The central text proclaims the responsibilities associated with the title, emphasizing values such as nurturing newfound energy, appreciating nature, extending kindness, and guiding others towards a path of work, health, and love.
Jennie S. Mapes Guardian of the Fire For the Year 1916 certificate.

This image depicts a vintage certificate awarded to Jennie S. Mapes, appointing her as the "Guardian of the Fire" for 1916, issued by the Camp Fire Girls. The certificate features ornate borders and an emblem of a flame at the bottom, symbolizing the organization's mission. The central text proclaims the responsibilities associated with the title, emphasizing values such as nurturing newfound energy, appreciating nature, extending kindness, and guiding others towards a path of work, health, and love.

Name/Title

Jennie S. Mapes Guardian of the Fire For the Year 1916 certificate

Entry/Object ID

chs-020065

Description

This image depicts a vintage certificate awarded to Jennie S. Mapes, appointing her as the "Guardian of the Fire" for 1916, issued by the Camp Fire Girls. The certificate features ornate borders and an emblem of a flame at the bottom, symbolizing the organization's mission. The central text proclaims the responsibilities associated with the title, emphasizing values such as nurturing newfound energy, appreciating nature, extending kindness, and guiding others towards a path of work, health, and love. It appears to be printed on a very thinly sliced sheet of wood. The dark band on the carrier sheet resulted from the circa 2018 Drew Family Farmhouse fire.

Context

Jennie's great-niece Debbie Drew Hallisey retains the original.

Collection

Jennie S. Mapes Collection

Category

Mapes
Families

Acquisition

Accession

2025.19

Source or Donor

Hallisey, Deborah Drew

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Deborah Drew Hallisey

Transcription

The Came Fire Girls Jennie S. Mapes is hereby appointed Guardian of the Fire For the Year 1916 Thou art the Guardian. It shall be thy task To keep the newly kindled fire alight; To know the earth, the sea, the stars above; Hold happiness; seek beauty; follow right; Offer a friendly hand to all who ask; And, day by day, Lead sister feet along the golden way- The road that leads to work and health and love. Renewed for This Power Entrusted By Luther H. Gulick President Elsie M. Evans Secrete Certificate No. 14606

Dimensions

Height

51.9 cm

Width

32.8 cm

Create Date

June 23, 2025

Update Date

June 24, 2025