Overview
Original Date: 1957
Type: Book – A bound volume (11 issues); approx. 18.5 x 13 inches; cloth-covered boards with gilt title on upper cover
Era: 1953-1960 Boy Scout Years
Condition: Good (aged newsprint)
Description
Bound set of the Jubilee Journal, a series of daily newspapers produced onsite at the 1957 World Scout Jubilee held at Sutton Park, England, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Scouting movement. The papers were written, photographed, and printed by Boy Scouts in a tent at the event, documenting daily activities, visitors, and international Scout participation. Eleven issues were produced between August 1 and August 13, 1957 (no issues printed on Sundays).
The Jubilee celebration occurred during the combined Jamboree, Indaba, and Moot (J.I.M.) in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, England. My brother and I attended the Jamboree which was for over 30,000 Scouts from around the world. The Indaba was for Scouters, and the Moot was for Rover Scouts.
Images
Historical Context
A rare contemporary record of the 1957 Scout Jubilee, capturing firsthand reporting and imagery created by Scouts during the event.
Provenance & Personal Connection
Source: My personal collection
How I Acquired It: Purchased by me at the end of the Jubilee Jamboree at the Scout store on the jamboree site
Personal Notes: This along with photos taken by my brother (none of my photos came out) helps to supplement my fond memories of this great event.
Physical Details
Material: Cloth-covered boards with gilt title on upper cover, newsprint
Dimensions: 18.5 x 13 inches
Number of Pages/Items: 11 issues, each about 8 to 12 pages
Markings: Boy Scouts flour de lis and title in gilt on cover
Notable Features: Curvature and some stains on cover, newsprint aged
Preservation Notes
Current Storage: Stored in closet
Conservation Needs: Should be donated to a scouting museum
High-Resolution Scans: No
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Additional Resources
- [Museum or archive link]
- [Historical reference]
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Last Updated: November 14, 2025