Interview with Lee R. Bacon XXXX-XX-XX

Description: 

Lee Bacon describes his time as a Boy Scout troop leader. He started as a troop leader in Chilocco, Oklahoma, before moving to Mississippi and leading Troop 61. He discusses the basics of the Boy Scout organization structure, how to advance to Eagle Scout, and the trip to the National Jamboree his troop went on. He explains how the Tribe has been supportive of all the troops on the reservation, discusses what their weekly meetings looks like, and describes attending the National Indian Seminar on Scouting in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Community: 
University of Florida
Protocol: 
University of Florida Public Access
Category: 
Community Life & Family Life, Lands and Ecological Knowledge, Organizations
Keywords: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi--Choctaw, Education, Meetings
Original Date Description: 
Unable to confirm exact date (year, month, day).
Creator: 
Lee R. Bacon
Contributor: 
Melvin, Melford, Staff of Nanih Waiya
Language: 
English
Rights: 
Rights retained by interview participants. Interviews are made available to promote deeper understanding of the histories and cultures of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. You are responsible for determining if your use of this item is permitted by copyright and related rights legislation, including exceptions such as fair use or fair dealing.
Source: 
University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program
Publisher: 
University of Florida
Identifier: 
MISS CHOC 061
Type: 
Audio Recording, Transcript
Format: 
MP3, PDF