Authorized

Buxtehude, Germany, March 28, 1948. This document certified my Dad's role as a Boy-Scout leader at the Schweinfurt Displaced Persons camp. I suspect Dad secured the certification for his travel to the Isarhorn Jamboree.

Chaperoning

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. When my Dad traveled to the third National Scouting Jamboree, he was a young adult. Many young scouts also made the trip.

Here we are!

Isarhorn, German, August 2, 1948. Girl scouts arrive at the third National Scouting Jamboree.

An Exciting Departure

Schweinfurt, Germany, August 1948. Lithuanian scouts from the Schweinfurt DP camp depart for the National Scouting Jamboree. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, is in the first window on the left. She's in the top row, third from the left.

Let's meet at the Jamboree.

Panemunė, Lithuania, Summer 1938. A group of Lithuanian scouts—"Girl Guides"—gathers at the second National Scouting Jamboree. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, sits on the far left.

 
This summer's National Jamboree is winding down in Ohio.

This is one of the last scouting images.

Schweinfurt, Germany, Summer 1948. My Dad (second from left) joins fellow scouts shortly before the group's departure for the Isarhorn jamboree.

An Organized Arrival

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2, 1948. Lithuanian scouts from the Displaced Persons camp arrive at the third National Scouting Jamboree.

All Together

Schweinfurt, Germany, 1948. I believe this photo captures the Lithuanian boy scouts from the Schweinfurt Displaced Persons camp shortly before they departed for the National Scouting Jamboree in Isarhorn. My Dad is sitting in the front row, just to the right of the center, wearing a light-colored shirt.

The Last of the Jamboree Snapshots

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. I've posted most of the photos from the third National Scouting Jamboree that my Dad had saved in his scouting album. If you're one of the readers who comes here to see DP-era scouting snapshots, don't fret; I still have a few more things planned.

Another View of the Leadership

Schweinfurt, Germany, January 18, 1948. Here's another photo of a group that was dear to my Dad. These are the scout leaders at the Displaced Persons camp. The scouts were preparing for their trip to the third Scouting Jamboree.

You may recognize this fellow; he's standing near the center of the group.

Line up for the Jamboree.

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. Lithuanian scouts from the many Displaced Persons camps gather in Isarhorn for the third Scouting Jamboree.

A Rocky Spot to Rest

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė—on the right—relaxes while hiking with a fellow scout during the third National Scouting Jamboree.

Entry, from a Different Angle

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. Here's another image of the Lithuanian scouts from the Displaced Persons camps as they march in the third National Scouting Jamboree.

Jamboree Camp

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. The Lithuanian Scouts from the Displaced Persons camps have gathered for the Third National Scouting Jamboree. My Dad stands somewhere in this group, but I have not been able to find him.

They've made it to the top.

Near Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. Lithuanian scouts attending the third Scouting Jamboree have climbed to the summit of a mountain to visit the wooden cross.

Scouts come in all sizes.

Near Schweinfurt, Germany, Summer 1948. Lithuanian boy scouts from the Displaced Persons camp gather for a meeting before they head off to the National Scouting Jamboree in Isarhorn.

Campsite established.

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. A group of Lithuanian scouts—all Displaced Persons—convene at the outset of the National Scouting Jamboree.

Alpine View

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. A group of Lithuanian scouts—all Displaced Persons—enjoys the alpine views during a trip to the National Scouting Jamboree.

Alpine Tour

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. A group of Lithuanian scouts—all Displaced Persons—tours the Bavarian countryside during the scouts' trip to the National Scouting Jamboree.

Memorable Meeting

Schweinfurt, Germany, January 18, 1948. Two leaders among the Displaced-Persons scouts conduct a meeting. My Dad has several photographs from this day, including another snapshot of the mentor pictured here.

Was this a significant gathering, perhaps designed to plan for the Scouting Jamboree that took place later that year in Isarhorn? Or was it a meeting to discuss how to preserve the scouting traditions because so many of the DPs secured permission to leave Germany in 1948?