Jane Deeter Rippin

Jane Parker Deeter Rippin (1882–1953) was an American social worker, who founded the first detention home for women offenders. She served as the National Director of the Girl Scouts of the USA from 1919 until 1930. During her tenure, she saw Girl Scout membership quintuple from 50,000 to 250,000; she also oversaw the formation of local Girl Scout councils and the start of Girl Scout cookie sales.[1]

Jane Deeter Rippin
National Director of the Girl Scouts of the USA
In office
1919–1930

Background

Rippin was born 30 May 1882 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Jasper Newton Deeter and Sarah Emily Mather.[2] She married James Yardley Rippen in 1913 in Summerdale, Pennsylvania.[3]

She was a recipient of the Silver Fish Award, the highest adult award in Girlguiding, awarded for outstanding service to Girlguiding combined with service to world Guiding.[1]

References
  1. Liddell, Alix (1976). Story of the Girl Guides 1938-1975. London: Girl Guides Association.
  2. 1921 US Passport Application
  3. James Yardley Rippen and Jane Parker Deeter wedding in Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950
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