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E Clampus Vitus was one of several brotherhoods that swept as many as 40 percent of American men into their fold during the "golden age of fraternalism" in the late nineteenth and early.
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In Three Parts SYNOPSIS T he history of E CLAMPUS VITUS involves an old organization of the same name, started in the Ol' West's gold rush era and revitalized about 1931 at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco and now encompassing Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Washington DC.
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If one finds it hard to credit such ancient origins of the order, alternative etymology suggests E Clampus Vitus to be a Latinate phrase, with E meaning "out of," Clampus being a combination of clam, or "ignorance or darkness," and pos, meaning "after."
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E Clampus Vitus ® is incorporated in California under papers filed in 1915 by a group consisting mostly of businessmen in the Marysville area who saw their revival of E Clampus Vitus as a chance to boost the business climate, as well as have a little fun.
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What, exactly, does "E Clampus Vitus" mean? No one knows. Their motto is Credo Quia Absurdum, which, in Latin, roughly translates to "I believe because it's absurd." The organization today.
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Whenever a new E Clampus Vitus Chapter is formed, Clampers travel from around the country to attend that chapter's chartering ceremonies. Over 200 Clampers made their way to Whidbey Island for Doc Maynard's event, including nine past national presidents. The ceremonies were officiated by the new Sublime Grand Noble Humbug, Tom Tompkins.
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E Clampus Vitus intends to add another plaque on Tuesday, the actual 150th anniversary of The Union's first edition, as an addendum to the plaque it had already presented to the paper commemorating its centennial celebration in 1964. To contact Staff Writer Dave Brooksher, email [email protected] or call 530-477-4230.
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E Clampus Vitus is a fraternal organization which can trace its roots back to the Gold Rush. Each year the "clampers" as they are called seek out interesting local lore and commemorate the spirit.
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E Clampus Vitus ® Mountain Charlie No. 1850 "Right wrongs nobody." Main Menu: About ECV. Anvil Firing, a Gold Rush Tradition. A Pictorial History of ECV. The Clamper Bookshelf. The Clamper Creed. Clamper Hams. Clampers in the NEWS. Local articles about ECV. The Mountain Charlie Story - Extended version. Mountain Charlie's History Tour.
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The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV) is a fraternal organization dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of the American West, especially the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area.
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What is E Clampus Vitus? The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus THE MYSTERIOUS HISTORY OF E CLAMPUS VITUS by Dr. Albert Shumate, M.D. When I first came in this evening [June 25, 1991] and saw all the red shirts, I thought that it was a fireman's meeting. However, I realize I am surrounded by friends in Clamperdom.
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E Clampus Vitus' other creed, "Right Wrongs Nobody," is a way of pointing out that official state markers tend to neglect the juicier side of California history. The Clampers point out local heroes and fairly benign episodes in the settling of California—as well as unforgettable disgraces, such as the sites of various California.
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The chapter was christened "Capitulus Redivivus E Clampus Vitus", or Revived Capital of E Clampus Vitus, in 1931 and the modern era of Clamperdom had begun. Yerba Buena was followed in 1934 by Platrix Chapter 2 in Los Angeles. Then came Lord Sholto Douglas Chapter 3 and Quivira Chapter 4.
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"Clampers" were members of E Clampus Vitus, an offbeat fraternal organization that came to life in early California. Exactly why John Studebaker joined the group is unknown, but it did attract more men of humble origins than did the two major, more established fraternal organizations—the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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This site is also dedicated to all ECV members and is associated with fun, frolic, libations and California history. The Graybeards and members of Estanislao Chapter 58, E Clampus Vitus or Grand Council assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY for this web site. Site created and designed by Steve "Iggy" Myers. YB1 X NGH #62, DB #88. WEBMASTER, VIGILANTE #183.