Ross Allen / Silver Springs


     
 Ross Allen is best known for the Ross Allen Institute which he operated at Silver Springs, Florida from 1929 to 1969. The Institute was known for reptile demonstrations including alligator wrestling and rattlesnake milking.  In later years it became recognized for it’s research on Florida reptiles.  As a youth Ross Allen earned the Eagle rank in 1927.  He remained active with Boy Scouts at his Institute as well as participating in camporees in North Florida Council.  Ross Allen died in 1981 at the age of 73.


         "Camp"
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9


     "Day"
#10
#11
#12
light gld bkr
#13
#14
yel ochre bkr
#15
#19
See variety sheet


Year Tabs

     "Events"

Gulf Ridge Council

North Florida Council 1979

North Florida Council 1980

North Florida Council 1981
Alucha 1985

North Florida Council 1985

Misc.

Cup #1
cup #2
Cup #2

cup NFC 1979
North Florida Council 1979


1962

pennant
Pennant

                                                                Printable References
Camp & Day Patches (155k)
3/20/2007
Patch # 19 Varities (130k)
3/7/2007
Events Patches (155k)
1/30/2010
Revision Information
6/27/2010

If you have reached the bottom of this web page there is a good chance you are part of a small but growing group of BSA memorabilia collectors interested in Ross Allen patches and related items. If you can contribute any information I would appreciate it and will add it to the web page.  I would also like to know who you are and will let you know about any new information.
Thanks,
Mike

               Contact me at: miked129e@gmail.com


Last Update 6/27/2010

|Top |Florida CSP's|


View My Stats