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.

The Perfect Spot

Isarhorn, Germany, August 1948. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, has found the place for her pillow.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Sunday Summit

Isarhorn, Germany, August 1948. My Dad's friend Casey reaches his hiking destination.

Before the Hike

Isarhorn, Germany, August 1948. My Dad's friend Casey is ready to head up into the mountains.

Alpine Hiker

Casey reaches the summit.

Midday Sun

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. The scouts soak it up. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, is second from right.

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.

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.

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.

Flags

Isarhorn, Germany, August 2 to 14, 1948. Lithuanian scouts from the different branches gather before marching in a parade.

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.