MS 591 - Ruth Park Papers

Title	MS 591 - Ruth Park Papers
Introduction	The papers of Ruth Park were donated and transferred to the Center for Archival Collections on December 12, 1990. The material, dating from 1916 to 1980, primarily documents her activities throughout her life with the Camp Fire Girls organization with membership cards, certificates, programs, and other printed material. No restrictions exist on the research use of this collection and duplication is permitted for research purposes. The collection was arranged and described by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts in June 2004.
Biographical Sketch	Ruth Webb Park (Mrs. J.A. Park) and her daughter Mary Esther Park were a mother and daughter active in the Camp Fire Girls organization in the Columbus, Ohio area. Although not much information is available about them personally, from the material of the collection they were involved as a Camp Fire Girl and Guardian (Leader) from the early decades of the 20th century through to the Camp Fire Girls 70th anniversary in 1980.
Scope and Content	The material associated with Ruth Webb Park and her daughter, Mary Esther Park document the typical activities of the Camp Fire Girls organization on the level of both the participant and adult leader. While the collection is sparse in content it represents many of the facets of the organization goals emphasizing teamwork, health and social activities, and outdoor education, as typified by the organization "watchword" Wohelo, made up of the first letters of the words, "work", "health", and "love".
Series Description	PROCEEDINGS MEMBERSHIP CARDS 1939, 1942, 1943 Camp Fire Girls membership cards of both Ruth Park and Mary Esther Park CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS 1936 Constitution and bylaws of the Nichia Camp Fire, in the Columbus, Ohio area CORRESPONDENCE THANK YOU NOTE 1937 Letter written to Ruth Park from the Executive Director of the Columbus and Franklin County Camp Fire Council in thanks for work on the Jubilee Celebration SUBJECT FILES CAMP FIRE GIRLS HEALTH CHARTS 1941 Charts maintained by Mary Park for January and March, to record points earned in categories for Health Honor award in Camp Fire Girls REPORTS REPORTS - NICHIA CAMP FIRE 1937 Sheet outlining the activities for the year in summary form PRINTED MATERIAL CERTIFICATES 1916, 1917, 1940, 1980 Charter certificate for the Gitche Gumee Camp Fire of Lakewood, Ohio, and appointment certificate of Ruth Park as "Guardian of the Fire"; also, recognition certificates documenting her later involvement as a leader in the Camp Fire Girls. Some certificates oversized. PROGRAMS 1938, 1940 Activity and party programs CIRCULARS 1941 Activity guide for Camp Fire Girls' "Birthday Project" highlighting America's cultural heritage, including project suggestions, bibliography and resource list BOOKLETS Air Pictures 1915 Camp Fire booklet of Indian sign language CAMP WYANDOT SONG BOOK n.d. Booklet put out by the Camp Fire Girls in Columbus, Ohio YOUTH IS SUCH A LOVELY THING Circa 1940 Camp Fire Girls promotional booklet ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS, INC. 1940 Printed report of National Camp Fire activities MAGAZINES Wohelo 1916-1919 (scattered) Monthly magazine of the Camp Fire Girls MAGAZINE OF NEW YORK FASHIONS AND NOVELTIES FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN 1915-1916 Sales catalog of Camp Fire themed clothing, supplies, and accessories, published by the Camp Fire Outfitting Company NEW IDEAS FOR 1918 Sales catalog of Camp Fire themed clothing, supplies, and accessories, published by the Camp Fire Outfitting Company BOOKS Book of the Camp Fire Girls 1917, 1922, 1936 Various editions of the basic guide of the Camp Fire Girls
Inventory	Box 1 Folder Membership cards, 1939, 1942, 1943 Constitution - Nichia Camp Fire, 1936 Thank you note, 1937 Health charts, 1941 Nichia Camp Fire Annual Report, 1937 Certificates, 1940, 1980 Activity and Party Programs, 1938, 1940 Treasure Trails, 1941 Air Pictures, 1915 Song books, n.d. Youth is such a lovely thing, circa 1940 Camp Fire Girls Annual Report, 1940 Wohelo, 1916-1919 Magazine of New York Fashions (catalog), 1915-1916 New Ideas for 1918 (catalog), 1918 Book of the Camp Fire Girls, 1917, 1922, 1936 Oversize Certificates Charter certificate for the Gitche Gumee Camp Fire of Lakewood, Ohio, 1916 Appointment certificate of Ruth Park as "Guardian of the Fire", 1917