E Clampus Vitus Billy Holcomb Chapter collection SC.022
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Title: E Clampus Vitus Billy Holcomb Chapter collection
Date (inclusive): circa 1969-2019
Collection Number: SC 022
Creator:
E Clampus Vitus (Fraternal order)
Extent:
2.0 Linear Feet
(2 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Abstract: This collection contains announcements,
fliers, publications, and other materials pertaining to the Billy Holcomb chapter of E
Clampus Vitus, an organization dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of the
American West with an emphasis on San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Materials primarily
document the group's "Clampout" events and member research on the history of the Inland
Empire's notable people, places, and events.
Languages: The collection is in English.
This collection is open for research.
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Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection contains announcements, fliers, publications, and other materials
pertaining to the Billy Holcomb chapter of E Clampus Vitus. Materials primarily document the
group's "Clampout" events held at historically significant locations throughout San
Bernardino and Riverside counties. Publications written by members of the Billy Holcomb
chapter documenting the history of the Inland Empire's notable people, places, and events
are also included.
E Clampus Vitus is a fraternal organization founded in the 1840s by Ephraim Bee to document
and preserve the history of the American West. In 1969, The Billy Holcomb chapter of E
Clampus Vitus was formed by L. Burr Belden to focus on the history of San Bernardino and
Riverside counties by documenting the notable people, places, and events from this
region.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
E Clampus Vitus (Fraternal order)
Fraternal organizations
Inland Empire (Calif.)
Riverside County (Calif.)
San Bernardino County (Calif.)
History
Announcements
Fliers
Publications