Global InformationJane Deeter Rippin information
Jane Deeter Rippin | |
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 Rippin (c) | |
| National Director of the Girl Scouts of the USA | |
| In office 1919–1930 | |
| President | Juliette Gordon Low |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jane Deeter May 30, 1882 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 1953 (aged 71) Tarrytown, New York |
| Spouse | James Yardley Rippin |
| Education | B.S. |
| Alma mater | Irving College |
Jane Parker Deeter Rippin (1882–1953) was an American social worker, who served as the national director of the Girl Scouts of the USA from 1919 until 1930. During her tenure, she saw Girl Scout membership quintuple from 50,000 to 250,000; she also oversaw the formation of local Girl Scout councils and the start of Girl Scout cookie sales.[1]
- ^ Liddell, Alix (1976). Story of the Girl Guides 1938-1975. London: Girl Guides Association.