The Civil War Musket and Kadets of America Handbook
Savannah, TN: Kadets of America, 1960. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Pamphlet. Format is 5 inches by 7 inches. 32 pages, plus covers. Wraps, Illustrations (some in color). Covers worn and soiled. As the handbooks says The Kadets of America is an Atomic Age program for boys and girls of grammar school age. Started in 1953 by C.L Parris in Savannah, TN this uniformed patriotic group focused on teaching young children the basics of gun safety, basic military drills and pride in America and her flag. C.L. Parris owned and operated the Parris Manufacturing Company, along with his two brothers. After being hired by the US Military to build "dummy" weapons for training purposes during World War II, the company branched out and began creating toy replica of Civil War and Frontier weapons as well. The company continues today. Mr. Parris saw the Kadets of America as a way to promote American pride. Working though sponsorships with local AMVETS, American Legions, VFW, Lions Clubs, etc. at first it was just for boys, but girls were quickly added. More