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2023.6.1Scope and Content
Campfire Girls certificate dated 1919 given to Harriet Marie Holley, naming her Guardian of the Fire. Certificate is numbered 24161 and is entrusted to Holley by President Gabrielle Mulliven and Secretary Lester F (Intelligible).
Included is the guardians’ oath:
“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 foot along the golden way—
The road that leads to work and health and love.”Collection
Camp Fire Girls