James E. West
James Edward West (May 16, 1876 – May 15, 1948) was a lawyer and an advocate of children's rights, who became the first professional Executive Secretary, soon renamed Chief Scout Executive, of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), serving from 1911 to 1943. Upon his retirement from the BSA, West was given the title of Chief Scout. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Washington, D.C. (capital city of the United States of America), Died May 15, 1948
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939
Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker
Notes: The first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, 1911-1934. Upon retirement, he was given the title, "Chief Scout."
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-043147 | 10-in. | 11/2/1939 | Talk by Dr. West | James E. West | Talk | speaker |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "West, James E.," accessed December 26, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104843.
West, James E.. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 26, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104843.
"West, James E.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 26 December 2025.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: James E. West (Scouting)
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: West, James E. (James Edward), 1876-1948 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85054728
Wikidata: James E. West (Scouting) - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6133242
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/35878450
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/151781 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/151781
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