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Vera Barclay

1893-11-11 – 1989-09-19

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Life & Legacy

Vera Charlesworth Barclay (10 November 1893 – 19 September 1989) was a British scouting pioneer and writer. She was an early exponent of female leadership in the Scout movement and played a leading role in the introduction of the Wolf Cub programme for younger boys, both in the United Kingdom and in France. Barclay wrote numerous children's stories and instructional Scouting handbooks, and in later life wrote about her Christian faith.

Occupation & Career

writer, educator, children's writer

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Silver Wolf Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Silver Wolf Award

Church

Catholic Church

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3555698 — wikidata View source

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