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History and Geography
Publications and Productions
Having a great program isn't enough - the word has to get out! Here are the brochures and videos compiled over the years to let everyone know what treasures await them at HSR.
Exhibit Content
1930 Camp Horseshoe Promotion Film
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This early silent film contains footage of the early years at Horseshoe. Featured are various programs, the brand new pool, the old camp road and the White House (headquarters and hospital.) The promotion ends with the retreat ceremony on today's athletic field with the flag being lowered from Flag Pole Hill. 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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1930's Promotional Mailers
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1930 Promotion Brochure
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The 1930 Horseshoe promotion advertised 'A REAL Camp for REAL Boys'! 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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1934 Camp Promotion Film
This camp promotion was produced by Philadelphia Electric Company in 1934. Filmed by Jos. S. Webb and T. J. Price, it features a typical day in Camp Horseshoe. Many of the landmarks and traditions have endured and are main stays of camp life in the 21st century. The original 16 mm film had been transferred to VHS and that VHS was the source for this digital version. The film has been divided into nine parts for publishing in the HSRAA Online Museum.
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This part contains footage of the morning ritual in the stockades beginning with reveille. Also featured is the Octoraro and Camp Director Thomas J. Price. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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This part features scenes from the Allen Memorial Dining Hall and Kit Carson campsite among others. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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In the third part you will see scenes of working on projects, Sherwood Forest stockades, Handicraft and the Bug House (the original Nature Lodge!) 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The forth segment includes first aid and signaling outside the White House, life saving at the pool, cooking and service projects. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Part 5 features learning skills such as cooking and woodworking. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The pool is featured in the sixth segment. Note that there was no fence around the pool in 1934. There was a buddy board, lifeguard stand, diving board and the mandatory shower before entering the pool. Diving from the side of the pool was not forbidden. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Part 7 captures the camp fashion show. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The eighth segment has some more nature activity and competion on the Athletic Field including races and archery. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The final segment shows the Retreat Ceremony on the Athletic Field with a clear view to Flag Pole Hill. At the end is footage of 'Ralph Blakeslee leading an expedition to locate a famous Indian mound'. 1934 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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1956 Camp Brochure
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This Camp Promotion was mailed out in 1956 for the upcoming season. The cost for a week was $17.50 1956 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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1972 Camp Promotional Flyer
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This Camp Horseshoe promotional flyer encourages parents to send their Scouts to camp and features photos and descriptions of camp life during that period. 1972 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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1974 Camping Guide
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Horseshoe Scout Reservation Camping Guide - Cover only. 1974 - Contributed by Craig Dickson [Contribute Info]
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1992 Camp Horseshoe Promotion
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The first of a four part Octoraro Lodge promotional camp video. 1992 - Contributed by Richard D. Foot [Contribute Info]
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The second of a four part Octoraro Lodge promotional camp video. 1992 - Contributed by Richard D. Foot [Contribute Info]
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The third of a four part Octoraro Lodge promotional camp video. 1992 - Contributed by Richard D. Foot [Contribute Info]
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The last of a four part Octoraro Lodge promotional camp video. 1992 - Contributed by Richard D. Foot [Contribute Info]
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1993 Camp Horseshoe Promotion
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Started in 1993, interviews and clips of Horseshoe were edited together for this segment of a larger promotional video that had planned to build on the success of the 1992 promotional video. Unfortunately the video was never finished. 1993 - Contributed by Andrew Smith [Contribute Info]
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1994 Diamond Jubilee Slideshow
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1994 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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2006 Camp Horseshoe Promotion
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2006 Camp Horseshoe Program Overview Promotional brochure highlighting the Camp Horseshoe staff and program. 2006 - Contributed by Matt Lewis [Contribute Info]
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2006 Camp Ware Promotion
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This promotional film focuses on Cub Camping at Camp Ware and the new facilities developed from the Capitol Campaign. 2006 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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2008 HSR Promotions
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2008 Camp Horseshoe Promotional Brochure This promotional brochure highlights some of the newer features of Camp Horseshoe around its publishing date, such as the third climbing wall at the COPE course and the revitalized Provisional Camping program. 2008 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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2008 Camp Horseshoe Provisional Camping Flyer Provisional Camping flyer distributed to registered Scouts throughout Chester County Council in 2008. This is a follow-up flyer to the revitalized provisional camping program that began at Camp Horseshoe in 2007. 2008 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Star Wares Promotional Newsletter Camp Ware promotional newsletter describing the 2008 Cub Camping program, including the Weekend Family events and Resident Cub camping. 2008 - Contributed by Meridith Barrett [Contribute Info]
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2009 Camp Horseshoe Promotion
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Filmed during the 2008 Camp Horseshoe summer season, this promotional video shows a lot of the activities with testimonials from various staff, campers and leaders. 2009 - Contributed by Jon DeVirgilio [Contribute Info]
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2009 HSR Promotions
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Cub Scout Camping Flier Flier to promote Cub Camping at Camp John H. Ware III. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Boy Scout Camping Flier Flier to promote Boy Scout camping at Camp Horseshoe. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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V-Week Flier Flier to promote V-Week (Venturing) at Camp Ware. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Cub Scout Camping Postcard This postcard was sent out to parents throughout CCC to promote the resident summer camping program at Camp Ware, with the theme being "The Knights of Jubilee". 2009 - Contributed by Ray Hayden [Contribute Info]
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2009 CCC 90th Anniversary Promotion
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Part 1 of 3 2009 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Part 2 of 3 2009 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Part 3 of 3 2009 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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