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Lot of original 1940s school and scouting documents from Springfield, Massachusetts, all belonging to the same student. Includes four report cards, six “One Credit” slips, and a Boy Scouts of America merit badge certificate dated 1944. A great small archive for collectors of New England history, WWII‑era education, or Boy Scout ephemera.
Included in This Lot📘 Report Cards (4 total)
Carew Street School (Springfield, MA):
Grade 5 — 1940–41
Grade 6 — 1941–42
Chestnut Street Junior High School (Springfield, MA):
Grade 8 — 1942–43
Grade 9 — 1943–44
Each card is filled out with grades, teacher signatures, parent signature and dates.
📜 “One Credit” Slips (6 total)
Issued 1942–1945 by Chestnut Street Junior High School.These slips were awarded for academic honors and counted toward earning the school’s “C” honor. All are stamped and signed.
🎵 Boy Scouts of America Certificate (1944)
Merit Badge Certificate: Music
Troop 24, Springfield, MA
Dated April 14, 1944
Printed signatures of national officers including Franklin D. Roosevelt (Honorary President)
Condition
All items are original and show normal age‑related wear, handling marks, and toning consistent with 1940s paper. No major damage. Please review photos for details.
Why Collectors Like This Lot
WWII‑era school ephemera
Springfield, MA local history
Multi‑year academic records from the same student
Rare “One Credit” slips
Boy Scout certificate with period signatures
