Fig. 1: Readin-E2-Front
- Cloth: Khaki right twill
- Embroidery: Cotton lock stitch
Fig. 2: Readin-E2-Reverse
- Back: Black lock stitch, plain NO imprint with starch
Fig. 3: Readin-E2-mve1-front
- Minor variation: Narrow border
Fig. 4: Readin-E2-mve1-reverse
- Minor variation: White lock stitch, plain NO imprint with starch
Fig. 5: Readin-E2-mve2-front
- Minor variation: Flame differences
Fig. 6: Readin-E2-mve2-reverse
- Minor variation: White lock stitch, plain NO imprint with starch
Item Name: Reading 1947 - 1960
Item ID: Readin-E2
Collector Rating: 1
Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge
Requirements October 1939 until June 1952
1. Have read at least twelve books* within the past year (not more than three of these from school outside reading requirements). The twelve books to include at least one each from three of the following classifications--fiction, adventure, Scouting, biography, technical or scientific reading, travel, poetry, or books on hobbies. Present list of books read and authors.
2. Indicate the places in his community or county from which he may borrow, rent, or purchase books, and present library card or other evidence of how he secured the books read in Requirement No. 1.
3. Develop a satisfactory bibliography from public or school library index, from publishers' catalog, government lists, or other source, on one of his hobbies or special interests, and include at least two of these among twelve books read in Requirement No. 1.
4. List the books he owns as a start toward a personal library.
5. Report on newspapers or news magazines he reads to keep posted on current events.
6. Be a subscriber OR a regular reader of a magazine* for at least the preceding six months. Report any other magazines read.
7. Locate and deliver reading matter to some shut-in or sick person; or help someone find books on his hobby; or render service to his school or public library; or perform some similar service.
* Must be approved by Counselor.
Requirements June 1952 until June 1972
1. Have read at least twelve books within the past year (not more than three of these from school outside reading requirements). The twelve books to include at least one each from three of the following classifications--fiction, adventure, Scouting, biography, technical or scientific reading, travel, poetry, the arts or books on hobbies. Present list of books read and authors.
2. Indicate the places in your community or county from which you may borrow, rent, or purchase books, and present library card or other evidence of how you secured the books read in Requirement No. 1.
3. Explain how you became interested in your favorite hobby and how you acquired the information or material to make your hobby worth while. Make a list of books, pamphlets, and magazines which you could suggest to a friend just starting this hobby.
4. List the books you own as a start toward a personal library.
5. Report on newspapers or news magazines you read to keep posted on current events.
6. Be a subscriber or a regular reader of a magazine for at last the preceding six months. Report any other magazines read.
7. Locate and deliver reading matter to some shut-in or sick person; or help someone find books on his hobby; or render service to your school or public library; or perform some similar service.
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NOTE: Books and magazines must be approved by counselor.