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ECV Historical Marker Database

Thanks to the good folks at The Historical Marker Database, we have a nice list of 785 ECV markers throughout the United States, including 28 markers attributed to chapter #1864. The database is searchable with a mapping function as well. Take a look through, and if you think one is missing, we’ll see about adding it.…
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The Colorful History of the Nevada California State Boundary

Thanks to Jeff Johnson. This is a great article. “With the outbreak of the Civil War the mountain of silver under Virginia City became critical to national security. Nevada became a Territory by Act of Congress on March 2, 1861….“It is interesting to note that longitude is not referenced to Greenwich, but to Washington, D.C….“Nevada…
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Candlelite

The doors of the Moran Building, 34 N. B St. are flying open at noon April 6, to welcome Clampers far and wide for the annual Candlelite Doin’s. The event is primarily to initiate the elderly, or handicapped, or people that work in the judicial system and in general have a good time. PBC’s to…
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Chet Atkins – Don’t You Monkey Round My Widder!

Thanks to Jeff Johnson for finding this little gem:

Sweet Julia’s Annual Widder’s Ball 2012!!

  NGH Jess Davis & Widder Allison Request the Honor of  Your Presence at the 49th Annual Nevada Day Widders Ball! October 20, 2012 Doors Open 5:03 PM • Dinner 6:32 PM Moran Bldg. 34 North B St. Virginia City, NV Period Dress Encouraged! Costume Contests and Dancing Commences Shortly After Dining. $60 per Couple with Advance Reservations…
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Jess’s 2012 Junk Book, Clamper History

Julia’s Unequivocal Nevada Klampout #43 Fremont’s Castle Nevada clamper year6017 Brought to you by Julia C. Bulette chapter 1864, E Clampus Vitus Researched and interpreted by Jeffrey D. Johnson XNGH, Clamphistorian Envisioned by Noble Grand Humbug Jess Davis Bonafide by General Geno Oliver XNGH, and current Proctor Cover photo Valley of the Mud Lakes, F.…
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Julia’s June Doin’s

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF WITH ALL THE DETAILS! Mighty Humbug Jess Davis has proclaimed the June Doin’s to be held June 22, 23, and 24. Festivities will begin Friday at the Clampsite at Mt. Rose Ski Resort at 1:00 PM. The merriment will move to Virginia City, 34 N B St. on Saturday…
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Annual Demotion Dinner

Nobel Grand Humbug Russ Bream & Julia C. Bulette Chapter #1864 E Clampus Vitus Announces its Annual Demotion Dinner January 21, 2012, ECV Building Virginia City, Nevada DINNER $25.00 Doors open At 5:00PM Dinner 6:30PM This function limited to XNGH’S, NGH’S, & Invited Guests Dates to Remember Candlelight April 7-Initiation Jun 23, 24-J.U.N.K August 24,25,26 NEVADA DAY…
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Annual Nevada Day Ball

Noble Grand Humbug Russ Bream and Widder Susan Request the Honor of Your Presence at the 48th Annual Nevada Day Widders Ball! Details: Saturday October 22, 2011 E Clampus Vitus Bldg. — Virginia City Doors Open 5:03 — Dinner 6:30 pm Period Dress Encouraged Costume Contests and Dancing Commences Shortly After Dining $60 per Couple with…
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Junk 2011 final draft

Julia’s Unequivocal Nevada Klampout #32 Smoke Creek Nevada clamper year 6016 Brought to you by Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864, E Clampus Vitus Researched and interpreted by Jeffrey D. Johnson XNGH, Clamphistorian Envisioned by Vice Noble Humbug Jess Davis Requisitioned by Noble Grand Humbug Russ Bream Bonafide by General Geno Oliver XNGH, and current Proctor…
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