Let’s Talk Clovis: Honoring local Gold Star heroes and all veterans
I began the “Let’s Talk Clovis” presentations in September of 2001. On Oct. 9 of that year, the following WWII…
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Clovis History
Let’s Talk Clovis: 1868 Academy Church – Part 2, Oldest Continuing Church in Fresno County
We continue the history of the 1868 Academy Church pioneers who spiritually and financially supported their Church. In 1872, they…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: 1868 Academy Church, Oldest Continuing Church in Fresno County
This historic 1868 Academy Church is a small wooden one-room sanctuary. The majestic Sierra Nevada is visible from the front…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: The Clovis Independent – May 7, 1953
In 1953, the town of Clovis had a population of approximately 3,000. The city limits had not expanded from the…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: The Clovis Independent
In 1953, the town of Clovis had a population of approximately 3,000. The city limits had not expanded from the…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: 1915 and 1920 Clovis Sanitariums and 1944 Clovis Sierra Vista Hospital
Early Clovis pioneers relied on home remedies and traveling physicians to provide their medical needs. Doctors were on duty 24…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis Oil Fields, 1909 & 1916
Fortune hunters turned their interest from gold nuggets to “liquid gold” in Fresno County in the late 1860s. The City…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: Kingen Family 5-10-15 Cent Store (1938-1946)
Dime stores evolved in the late 19th century. They became a major contributor to our economy. Frank Woolworth was the…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: Heroic pioneers and their amazing flume
Water, timber, mineral and the scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada provided a significant economic base for early day Clovis.…
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Let’s Talk Clovis: Ernest Harwell (1885-1971) musician, inventor and Clovis mentor
We shared information in our last article on the talented Harwell family. In addition to being a talented musician and…
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