Emperor Norton
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Joshua Abraham Norton was a resident of San Francisco, California, who in 1859 declared himself "Emperor of these United States" in a proclamation that he signed "Norton I., Emperor of the United Stat
Norton, c. 1871–72
Emperor Norton in full dress uniform and military regalia, his hand on the hilt of a ceremonial sabre, c. 1875
A fanciful depiction of Norton dressed as the Pope at the funeral of the itinerant dog Lazarus
A ten dollar note issued by the imperial government of Norton I
E Clampus Vitus
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The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus is a fraternal organization dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of the Western United States, especially the history of the Mother Lode and
CEO of ECV Chapter .75 and founder of the Elephant Temperance Society exhibits a prime example of ECV regalia.
Chairman Moe of the Salt of the Scum of the Earth models an upright yet casual ECV look of red and black.
Wayward Clampers showing their Red Shirts, tin and chapter affiliation. It is not uncommon for Clampers to share the good news of ECV while traveling which has led to growth throughout its history.
Early afternoon ECV colloquium focused on the lasting effects of Byzantine and Medieval history on the Santa Margarita Ranch and environs