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Sarah Randolph Bailey

1885–1972

United States

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Sarah Randolph Bailey (1885–1972) was an American educator and Girl Scout pioneer. Born in Macon, Georgia, she started scouting troops for African-American girls which eventually earned admission to the state organization in Georgia and formal recognition from the national Girl Scouts organization in 1948.

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