Murphys in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

William Gordon Huff

E Clampus Vitus Wall of Comparative Ovations

Photographed By Tim Spenser

1. William Gordon Huff Marker

Inscription. William Gordon Huff
1903 ~ 1993
Sublime Nobel Grand Patriarch

Grand Clamp Artist
Visionary • Artist • Sculpture

Bill conceived, named, and created
E Clampus Vitus Wall of Comparative Ovations as a memorial to portray early legends of the Grand Council and to recognize its early leaders. All plaques (memorial portraits and inscriptions) were handcrafted in ceramic and were affixed to the wall by Clampartist Huff. Many of his earliest non-Clamper commissions (from Maine to California) were massive, including a huge statuary on Treasure Island for the 1939 World’s Fair.
Rick Hilgers, SNGH

Dedicated May 22, 1999 (6004) – Grand Council E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1999 by E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1940.

Location. 38° 8.265′ N, 120° 27.924′ W. Marker is in Murphys, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Sheep Ranch Road on Main Street. The marker and The Wall are located

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at the Murphy's Old Timers Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 470 Main Street, Murphys CA 95247, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maj. James D. Savage (here, next to this marker); John Murphy (here, next to this marker); E Clampus Vitus (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named E Clampus Vitus (a few steps from this marker); Peter L. Traver Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Sperry Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphys Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphys.

More about this marker. The Wall exhibits multiple plaques dedicated to Clamperdom over many years. William Gordon Huff created all of the plaques.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An E Clampus Vitus marker located at the Peña Adobe in Vacaville, California

Also see . . . William Gordon Huff (1903-1993). Born in Fresno, California, he studied at the California School of Arts and Crafts in Oakland and the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco, as well as at the New York Art Student's League and the Ecole Grande

July 6, 2010

2. William Gordon Huff Marker

Chaumiere in Paris. While living in Berkeley, he was engaged to create several sculptures for the Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) that was held on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay in 1939 and 1940. (Submitted on May 27, 2010.)

ECV Wall of Comparative Ovations image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Spenser, December 19, 1999

3. ECV Wall of Comparative Ovations

All pictures were taken by Clamper/Proctor Tim Spenser, ECV Archive Committee Chairman, 1999.

Photographed By Tim Spenser, March 13, 2002

4. ECV Wall of Comparative Ovations

William Gordon Huff image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Spenser

5. William Gordon Huff

Old timers museum history picture image. Click for full size.

6. Old timers museum history picture

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