Jane Deeter Rippin
Jane Deeter Rippin | |
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| National Director of the Girl Scouts of the USA | |
| In office 1919–1930 | |
Jane Parker Deeter Rippin (1882-1953) was an American social worker, who founded the first detention home for women offenders. She served as the National Director of the Girl Scouts of the USA from 1919 until 1930. During her tenure, she saw Girl Scout membership quintuple from 50,000 to 250,000; she also oversaw the formation of local Girl Scout councils and the start of Girl Scout cookie sales.
She was a recipient of the Silver Fish Award, the highest adult award in Girlguiding, awarded for outstanding service to Girlguiding combined with service to world Guiding.[1]
References
- ^ Liddell, Alix (1976). Story of the Girl Guides 1938-1975. London: Girl Guides Association.
- Liddell, Alix (1976). Story of the Girl Guides 1938-1975. London: Girl Guides Association.