1918 Boy Rangers of America WWI Era Documents Arkansas Segregation History For Sale

Cohesive, three-piece historical paper archive from the Boy Rangers of America organization, postmarked out of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and dated April 1918.All pieces are original to the era and addressed to a young applicant, Jesse Sealey of Salado, Texas.Archive Contents:
Official Correspondence Letter (April 11, 1918): Typewritten on official \"Boy Rangers of America\" letterhead (C.F. Wilmans, Grand Chief Ranger). It discusses uniform details, equipment pricing (coat, breeches, duck leggings), and senior/junior rank advancements. Signed by C.F. Wilmans.Organizational Policy Letter (April 8, 1918): Typewritten on identical letterhead, outlining the rules, structural goals, and local squad formations. This specific document contains explicit period text outlining the organization\'s racial restrictions during the Jim Crow era. Signed by C.F. Wilmans.Information and Tests Pamphlet: An original printed instructional booklet detailing organizational \"Objects, Information, and Tests,\" featuring early twentieth-century youth organization graphics.Historical Context:This grouping serves as a primary source document capturing both the landscape of early 20th-century American youth organizations during World War I and the institutional segregation policies common to the era. This archive is offered strictly for historical preservation, academic research, and educational collecting purposes.Condition:Items are in good condition given their age of over 100 years. Expect standard paper aging, including light toning, minor creasing, and original fold lines from mailing. Text remains fully legible, crisp, and clear. Please refer carefully to the high-resolution photographs to assess the exact physical condition.

---