Let’s Talk Clovis: History of Jefferson Elementary School
Education is the foundation of our democracy. Pioneer Clovis families championed that belief. They wanted schools established as they purchased…
3 years ago
Peg Bos
Let’s talk Clovis: 1927 Clovis Festival Queen Contest
The Clovis Woman’s Club was formed in March of 1912. Their creed: “Our object shall be to promote social and…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: 1977 Rodeo Grand Marshal J.E “Shorty” Cunningham
John Estes “Shorty” Cunningham (1909-1988) was born in Colorado and arrived in Clovis by train in 1917. His family had…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Myrtle Howison Stone Family
In 1903, Myrtle Howison’s family left Warrensburg, Ohio and arrived in Clovis that year. Their relative John Cadwallader (1863-1938 a…
4 years ago
Clovis Cowboy and 24/7 Dentist, Dr. Monte Person, DDS: Avid supporter of preserving the 1914 Clovis Carnegie Library
Monte Person always wanted to be a cowboy. He and his three siblings were raised at the family farm on…
4 years ago
Saving the Carnegie Library, 1983 By Kathy Millison, Clovis City Manager, 1991-2010
The Carnegie Library project was one of the first projects I tackled after arriving on the job in Clovis as…
4 years ago
Dee Douglas, Clovis Wagon Master
This article was published by the Clovis Roundup in 2016. Dee will be 99 years young (residing in a rest…
4 years ago
The 1918 Flu Epidemic by Florence Coberly Sanger, Published in 1984 “Images of an Age, Clovis”
Florence Coberly Sanger’s (Dec. 23, 1909 to Nov. 1, 1997) parents Joseph and Charlotte Coberly were early pioneers. Isaac Coberly…
4 years ago
The Review of “The History of Clovis, 50 Years of Progress” By Author William T. Atkin, Editor Malcolm Johnson in 1962
Author William Atkin was an educator for 36 years and was superintendent of Clovis Union High School for almost 10…
4 years ago
Reviewing the Early and 90 Years, 1912-2002, of Clovis Part 2
I will continue to share the program I wrote in 2002 for the 90th celebration of the incorporation of Clovis.…
4 years ago
Reviewing the Early and 90 Years, 1912-2002, of Clovis Part 1
I am sharing the program I wrote in 2002 for the celebration of the 90th year of incorporation of Clovis.…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Carma Drury (109 years old), Grandson of Frank Drury (1852-1953), “The Grand Old Man of Clovis”
Carma Drury surpassed his Grandfather Frank Drury’s life span of 100 years. He resides in Florida but plans to come…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: The 1911 Honeymoon Walk to Shaver Lake of Jennie and Mark Waterbury
We are sharing information from “A Summer in the Sierras” by Georgia Waltz (daughter of Mark Waterbury) and Eva Burns…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis High Graduates’ Memories of our 1914 Carnegie Library
Carole Pendergrass Linenbach joined CUSD and taught classes at Cole, Tarpey and Temperance-Kutner elementary schools for 20 years. Her dedicated…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis Librarian Chester F. Lindstrom, 1959 Clovis Library News Article
Librarian Chester F. Lindstrom became the Clovis Librarian in the summer of 1958. His doctor had advised him to leave…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis is.. Written by Mrs. Christensen’s Class Cedarwood Elementary School 2011-2012
This is an opportunity to benefit from Mrs. Christensen’s third grade class’ historic documentation of their town. It is a…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: 1868 Academy Church, Oldest (152 years) Continuing Church in Fresno County
We continue the history of the 1868 Academy Church pioneers who spiritually and financially supported their Church and community. The…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: A New Foundation for the 1868 Academy Church Community support to preserve our Historic Heritage
The Academy Community Foundation was incorporated on August 11, 2013 to secure funds to purchase the church and preserve it…
4 years ago
Historical Homes and Churches near Old Town Clovis
We are sharing information on the historical homes and churches near “Old Town”. They are a vital part of our…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Historical Locations of Old Town Clovis, 1st Edition
This article is based on a “walking tour” of historic locations in Old Town that I wrote during the 90th…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Dr. Richard Tracy Clark’s 1900 Home
Dr. Richard Tracy Clark arrived in Clovis in 1899 to practice medicine. Our only other doctor at that time was…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: Rev. Toll Thornton (1870-1955) and Elvey Perkins (1930-2015) – “Dedicated Clovis Community Leaders and Friends”
We are sharing information on these two community leaders that was presented at one of our “Let’s Talk Clovis” programs.…
4 years ago
Let’s Talk Clovis: “Frank” Claybaugh, the Successful Clovis Crusader”
William “Frank” Claybaugh, 1927-2004, was born in Clovis and graduated from Clovis High in 1945. Frank is remembered as a…
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