1933 Some Gum Boy Scouts Set and Checklist (R26)
‘It’s In The Details’
Title | Some Gum Boy Scouts (R26) |
Year | 1933 |
Size | 2 1/8″ x 3 1/4″ |
Images | Color |
Type | Candy/Gum |
Number in Set |
48 |
1933 Some Gum Boy Scouts Set Overview
This set was issued by Goudey for its Some Gum brand in 1933. 1933 was a big year for Goudey, obviously, creating the legendary 1933 Goudey baseball card set, which remains one of the top pre-war sets of all time.
The set was geared towards boy scouts and was produced in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America. It was designated as R26 in the American Card Catalog.
The cards depicted boy scouts participating in all kinds of activities. Each card has a particular series title at the top and a card title on the back.
While most were non-sports cards, one card shows boys boxing and is desirable to sports collectors. The front of the card, shown here, depicts boys participating in the sport. The back of the card offers the title, A Scout is Clean, and describes boxing as a clean and scientific sport. It states that strength is not the only thing important in it as a smaller, more scientific boxer can overtake a larger one.
A few other cards in the set depict sports, too, such as field hockey and archery.
1933 Some Gum Boy Scouts Set Checklist
Sports are denoted in parentheses.
- Scout Code Series
- Scout Code Series
- Scout Code Series (Swimming)
- Scout Code Series (Boxing)
- Astronomy Series
- Boating Series (Canoeing)
- Boating Series (Sailing)
- Bird Series
- Woodcraft Series
- Indian Lore Series
- Pathfinding Series
- Marksmanship Series (Archery)
- Weather Wisdom Series
- Weather Wisdom Series
- Story of the Earth
- Reptile Series
- Story of the Earth
- Handicraft Series
- Fish Series
- Handicraft Series
- Camp Life Series
- Fish Series
- Astronomy Series
- First Aid Series
- Pathfinder Series
- Ropes and Knots
- Rope(s) and Knots
- Woodcraft Series
- Bird Series
- Indian Lore Series
- Safety Always Series
- Reptile Series
- Signs and Signals
- Camp Cooking Series
- Camp Cooking Series
- Experiment Series
- Signs and Signals
- Travel Series
- Tool Series
- Tool Series
- Outdoor Sports Series (Field Hockey)
- Outdoor Sports Series (Hiking)
- First Aid Series
- Travel Series
- Marksmanship Series
- Camp Life Series
- Experiment Series
- Safety Always Series
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