Seton Museum Looking for Gear

by | May 27, 2009 | Announcements, Museums | 7 comments

Christopher Lothers is assisting Seth McFarland of the Seton Museum to create a display of camping gear used over the years at Philmont.  He would appreciate any information you can provide regarding the type of gear used for camping, backpacking, and other outdoor activities from the years 1939 to present day.

Please contact Christopher at [email protected] or 949-374-4017

7 Comments

  1. ken howell
    ken howell on May 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    i have a bsa camp shovel from around the late 1930,s or early 40,s.This was given to my son by a retired gentleman who said it was his when he was in scouting in new york in the late 1930,s or early 40,s.I would like to donate it to the museum if intrested.please contact me via mail………KEN HOWELL 118 SPORTSMANS TRAIL,MILLEDGEVILLE GEORGIA 31061

  2. Douglas Fasching
    Douglas Fasching on May 27, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    @ken Thanks! I passed on the info to Christopher via email since I’m not entirely sure if he’ll be able to monitor the comments here.

  3. colin
    colin on May 28, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    I have an old metal BSA canteen that I got from a garage sale when i was a kid I used it for many years i think it is from the 60’s or older

  4. Robert Cunningham
    Robert Cunningham on July 8, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Greetings! The Otetiana Council Scouting Historical Society has a backback and several other items used at Philmont from the 1940-90’s which we may be able to put on loan for the display if you are interested just let me know.

  6. Chris Huber
    Chris Huber on December 23, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    I want to buy the poster of Black Wolf of Carrumpaw to replace the one I lost in a fire. Please respond.

  7. Douglas Fasching
    Douglas Fasching on December 28, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    @chris Please contact the Seton Museum for the best options regarding replacing your poster. You can find info under the “Contact” menu item above.