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Evelyn Barnett with Gun and Dog
Full portrait of Evelynn Barnett holding a rifle and looking at the camera with a serious look on her face. She is wearing a long dark colored dress with long sleeves and a hat. At her feet is a dog, possibly a pointer or a spaniel, and what appear…
Four Men on Horseback
Four men pose for a photograph while sitting on horseback. One man holds a mule on a lead while on horseback. Library records state: "Owen Charlie Watson and Fred Sheldon" but it is not clear which men they are. In the background are houses and one…
Santa Clara House Hotel
Exterior view of Santa Clara House, a two story hotel, with people standing and sitting on its front covered porch and on the second floor balcony. Two signs reading "Santa Clara House" are visible and two windows on the first floor read "Bakery."
Chumash Basketmakers and Little Girl on Mission Steps
Two Chumash women basket makers and a little girl on the San Buenaventura Mission steps. One woman is visible from the side only and the other is smiling at the camera. Photograph identifies them on a caption at the bottom of photo reading:…
Tico Adobe, 1895
Two men in suits and hats stand on a wooden plank sidewalk in front of the Tico Adobe.
J. Marion Brooks
Bust portrait of J. Marion Brooks, wearing a suit looking to the right of camera.
Altar at Rancho Camulos Chapel
Interior view of the altar at Rancho Camulos Chapel.
Inner Court, Rancho Camulos
A large group of men, women, and children pose for a group photo on steps and a porch, some sitting and some standing. Most of the women are wearing hats and long dresses and men are wearing suits. Bottom left of photo states "group on veranda."
Garden and Inner Court, Rancho Camulos
A woman sits on a white horse. A man stands at her side and appears to be helping her. Another saddled horse stands next to them, and is being led by the man. Behind them is a white picket fence and two buildings on either side. Location according to…
Ventura's Chinatown 1890
Busy scene in Chinatown on Figueroa Street in Ventura. A dirt road in foreground and men and children are standing or walking alongside buildings next to the road. Men and children are all in hats and there is a cart parked on the road.
Oval Portraits of Young Boy, 1900
Light brown cardboard frame with three 12.6 x 8.9 cm oval brown toned portraits of same young boy. Boy is seated in all three poses, and is wearing a large tweed jacket. He may be the same boy as in 35140. Member of Sexton family.
Eula Lewis, Child Portrait
Bust portrait of Eula Lewis, aged 6-8. She is looking to the left of the camera. She is wearing a light colored top with a ruffled neck.
José Arturo Ruiz
Bust portrait of José Arturo Ruiz, wearing a suit and tie with a watch chain visible. He looks to the right of the camera. He was born Jan. 1, 1860, died Feb. 9, 1934 at age 74.
Robert Elwell
Full portrait of Robert Elwell in a suit and tie. He is wearing a derby or bowler hat and is holding a walking stick, looking to the right of the camera.
Lazaro Ruiz
Full portrait of Lazaro Ruiz, wearing a three piece suit with a tie, looking into the camera. One arm is rested on an armchair with a fur draped over it. Lazaro was born on Dec. 12, 1862 and died Jan. 9, 1912 at age 50.
Roses and Morning Glories
Closeup image of roses and morning glories in a garden. Flowers appear to be growing on a fence or trellis. Photo is mounted.
Native Sons, Native Daughters Headquarters
Group photo of several women sitting or standing on the sidewalk in front of the open doors to a building. One of the building windows reads "Welcome Pioneers" and other other window has writing that is illegible. Library records state: "Native sons,…
Ventura Fire Department, 1900, Portraits
Individual bust portraits of the members of the Ventura Fire Department, 1900. Printed on the image is "Presented by J.H. Scotford, 6 March 1900."
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
View of Santa Paula, California
Distant view of Santa Paula, showing several buildings and farmhouses, as well as fields and some farm animals. Image mounted on cardboard.
Honorable W. Cannon Family Photo
Four women and three men in formal attire pose in a studio, some sitting and some standing. They are family of Honorable W. Cannon, but family members are not identified by name.
La Fever Webster
Portrait bust of La Fever Webster. He is wearing a two-piece suit, a bow tie, and is displaying his medal of honor. According to library records: "Civil War veteran, an Andersonville survivor, and a Ventura County pioneer. He was successively a…
Gabriel Ruiz - Full Portrait
Full body portrait of Gabriel Ruiz sitting sideways on a wooden chair with his left arm rested on the back of the chair. He is wearing a light colored suit and staring straight ahead. Gabriel Ruiz was the son of Maria Ygnacio Lugo and Jose Ruiz. Born…
Jose Arturo Ruiz
Portrait of Jose Arturo Ruiz standing straight with full body down to the knees in view. Ruiz is wearing a three-piece suit with a pocket watch chain in view. He is also holding a cowboy hat in his left hand and a walking cane in his right. Jose…
Doraliza Ruiz
Oval portrait bust of Doraliza Ruiz sitting upright in a diagonal profile view. Doraliza Ruiz was the second child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born August 24 1861; died March 2 1894.
Jose Arturo Ruiz - Young
Rectangular portrait bust of Jose Arturo Ruiz sitting and staring slightly to the left in a light colored suit. The picture is undated but he is probably in his teenage years. Jose Arturo Ruiz was the eldest son of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born…