Josephine Daskam Bacon
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Josephine Daskam Bacon (born: Josephine Dodge Daskam) (February 17, 1876 – July 29, 1961) was an American writer of great versatility. She is chiefly known as a writer who made the point of having female protagonists.
She wrote a series of juvenile mysteries, as well as works dealing with more serious themes. She published books of poetry, which were well-received by critics; as noted by one critic, some of her poetry was set to music. She was published under the name "Josephine Daskam".
She wrote on "women's issues" and women's roles as well. She was a pioneer in the Girl Scouts
movement and compiled the guidebook used by that organization.
She wrote a series of juvenile mysteries, as well as works dealing with more serious themes. She published books of poetry, which were well-received by critics; as noted by one critic, some of her poetry was set to music. She was published under the name "Josephine Daskam".
She wrote on "women's issues" and women's roles as well. She was a pioneer in the Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...
movement and compiled the guidebook used by that organization.