Who was William C. Camp?

[Michigan Badger]

A good "friend" recently found a giant cache of coins (some US gold), platinum bars, and all sorts of paper money and junk mixed in.

This find is probably worth upwards of $50,000.

In looking through some of it I came upon this little campaign deal and wondered if someone here might be able to give me more info on this guy.

Also I have a basket full of paper money labeled "THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT." Is it worth anything?

Thanks a ton.

MB

 

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[Michigan Badger]

Not real sure what he is know for, but
do know he had a bunch of places named
after him during the War of the Rebellion.

CAMP ALABAMA
CAMP BEAUREGARD
CAMP GOVERNOR MOORE
CAMP WATTS

List goes on and on.

have a good un.
SHERMANVILLE

WOW!

I wonder if he had any dutch blood...ya know...Van Camp beans?

P.S. Love your PMs

 

[BuckleBoy]

Can't help with old Billy C., but I'd love to see a photo of something glittery from the rest of the items...

 

[trikikiwi]

A quick search for William indicates he isn't going to be an easy find - and like Buckleboy - where are the pics? Please

Mike

 

[Mackaydon]

Is this what your currency looks like?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Batu_lintang_camp_dollars.jpg

If so, here' s more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_money
Don.....

 

[Michigan Badger]

A quick search for William indicates he isn't going to be an easy find - and like Buckleboy - where are the pics? Please

Mike

My friend has it all in several locations now. The gold and platinum are in a safety deposit box and some is still sealed under a floor of the house. Maybe I'll snap a picture or two the day that comes out.

Gee, I sure hope he doesn't forget Uncle Sam

MB

 

[Michigan Badger]

Is this what your currency looks like?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Batu_lintang_camp_dollars.jpg

Not exactly. I'll pull some out and snap a picture.

The old lady (now passed away) had loads of this stuff. I was wondering if she was going to use it as wallpaper

Oh, just by chance I happen to have a pile of it here

 

[detector de metales]

When did the Japanese switch to Peso's?

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

William C. Camp is an actor (WAS an actor) who played some bit parts back in 1930s.

He played "the clubman" in the movie "Baby Face Harrington" in 1935, and he had a part in "Oh, Oh, Cleopatra", in 1931.


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[Michigan Badger]

William C. Camp is an actor (WAS an actor) who played some bit parts back in 1930s.

He played "the clubman" in the movie "Baby Face Harrington" in 1935, and he had a part in "Oh, Oh, Cleopatra", in 1931.


B

So this campaign print on the back of a fake Confederate Dollar was some sort of joke?

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

I was able to look up his bio because I've seen him in a minor course I took when I was in college. - that's all I know, but maybe he thought about running before Reagan did? (doubt it, but you never know - many actors did more than one thing, especially if you are nothing but an extra on a set)

You just asked who is was - and I told you all that I know about him.

Maybe it was a 'different kind of vote' - not political

B

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

the American bank note company did print Philippine pesos...during the American occupation period, prior to WWII. i bought a ammo can full of them, a WwII vet avaitor brought them back...also had silver pesos, us eagle on the back...i forget the front design.

 

[Michigan Badger]

the American bank note company did print Philippine pesos...during the American occupation period, prior to WWII. i bought a ammo can full of them, a WwII vet avaitor brought them back...also had silver pesos, us eagle on the back...i forget the front design.

The Japanese Government notes pictured above were used when Japan occupied the Philippines during World War II

Thanks SWR.

So, value is maybe $1 or 2 each? Not real hot I would imagine.

MB

 

[deepskyal]

I guess your William Camp money isn't the only one aroud...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Confederate-$10-VOTE-FOR-William-C.-Camp-1930-Campaign_W0QQitemZ200304779963QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090131?IMSfp=TL090131112003r33679

Maybe a movie prop

Al