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Dr. Cephas Bard
Bust portrait of Dr. Cephas Bard looking to the right of camera taken later in his life
"Doc" Cody, Wells Fargo Agent on Oak Street
A horse-drawn Wells Fargo and Company wagon is pictured parked at the side of a dirt street in front of a wooden house on Oak Street. A tree and palm are shown growing in the home's yard. "Doc" Cody, an agent of Wells Fargo is shown driving the…
4th of July Parade, Ventura, 1876
Main street looking west from Palm street. In the foreground is the Monumentals, he first volunteer fire brigade in Ventura
Adelaida Camarillo
Full portrait of Adelaida Camarillo, a young woman, in a dark flowered dress, facing the viewer but turned to her right slightly with one hand resting on the back of an upholstered chair. A small table with a bust on it is next to her on her left.
Adobe on Site of Hill School
The "House of the Angel," an adobe on the site of the Hill School, distant view. The first Republican Club also met in the adobe according to the caption attached to photo. Image also shows a dirt road running in front of the adobe along the hill and…
Ah Chang
Full, seated portrait of Ah Chang in traditional Chinese clothing , shoes and hat. He holds a fan in one hand and the other rests on a table beside him. He is looking into the camera with a small smile on his face. He is seated on an elaborately…
Albert Maulhardt
Bust portrait of Albert Maulhardt as a young man. He is wearing a dark suit, vest and tie. He also has a light pocket square. He is looking to the left of the viewer.
Albertina Ruiz
Oval portrait bust of Albertina Ruiz sitting straight and upright with her head and gaze in a left diagonal profile. She is wearing a dark dress that has a light, frilly ruff and collar. Albertina Ruiz was the sixth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota…
Albertina Ruiz
Portrait bust of Albertina Ruiz in a diagonal left profile view. She is wearing a dark colored floral shawl with a cross pendant. Albertina Ruiz was the sixth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born January 19 1867; died November 20 1901 at 34…
Altar at Rancho Camulos Chapel
Interior view of the altar at Rancho Camulos Chapel.
Amateur Theatrical Group Photo
A group portrait of an Amateur Theatrical group, some of them in costume and posed as characters.
Library records indicate:
Hattie Boquist, Alice Day, Geo. S. Gilbert, Celia Perkins, Unknown, Prof. Meredith, Ed Sheridan, Belle Curry, Anna…
Library records indicate:
Hattie Boquist, Alice Day, Geo. S. Gilbert, Celia Perkins, Unknown, Prof. Meredith, Ed Sheridan, Belle Curry, Anna…
Anacapa Hotel
Palm Street shown on East side.
Two horses and buggies at the curb.
Photograph is in the Ventura County Directory 1898-99 on page 27
Two horses and buggies at the curb.
Photograph is in the Ventura County Directory 1898-99 on page 27
Anacapa Island, Frenchy's Cove
Distant view of Frenchy's Cove on Anacapa Island. View of a coastline and rocky cliffs. A man stands on rocks near the water and in the background on a rocky hill, there are some figures standing. A small cabin and tent are on the shore.
Anna Litcomb Buchanan
Bust portrait of Anna Litcomb Buchanan gazing to the right of camera
Apricot Crew and Trays of Drying Apricots
Several rows of drying apricots lay on the ground in the image foreground. In the background is a large group posing for the camera. Among them are men, women, and children. Some of the group sit on sacks (presumably filled with…
Artesian Well in Las Posas
Photo on cardboard black background. "One of the first artesian wells in Las Posas--in the bez of the Arroyo."
Avenue School, 1890
Class picture of students at the Avenue School, Silas E. Coleman, teacher. Names of students are listed on the back of the photo.
Back of photo transcribed text:
P-202-a
Avenue School 1890, Silas E. Coleman, teacher
Extreme lower left - T. A.…
Back of photo transcribed text:
P-202-a
Avenue School 1890, Silas E. Coleman, teacher
Extreme lower left - T. A.…
Baby Photo of Leslie Sage
Portrait of Leslie Irving Sage at 6 months old.
Bank of Ventura 1892
Exterior street view of the Bank of Ventura upon completion in March 1892 (corner of Oak and Main Streets in Ventura) with a view of Oak Street running alongside it on the left of image. Some horse drawn wagons and carts can be seen on Oak Street and…
Bartlett Bros. Agts. Group Photo
Group photo of five men standing in front of a store with its double front doors open. Writing on bottom of mounted photo numbers the men from left to right and lists them as: "1. DeTroy, 2. Fowler, 3. Bartlett, 4. Rasmussen, 5. Melchor". First…
Bartlett's Band
Group portrait of Bartlett's Band, all men, in uniform and with their instruments in hand.
Bartlett's Minstrels
A mounted piece of artwork featuring portraits of fifteen performers as part of Bartlett's Minstrels. (Left to Right, Top Row): Jule Wagner, Charlie Welch, James Clark, Carl Perkins, Harry Whitehouse. (Left to Right, Middle Row): Waldo Porter, Thomas…
Basketmakers and Little Girl on Mission Steps
Two Chumash women basket makers pose in the sun on the San Buenaventura Mission steps. Between them sits a little girl. Left to right: Apolonia Guzman, Soraida Garcia, Petra. The women are smiling at the camera. Bottom of photo reads "In the Sun."
Bathing in the Ventura Surf
A group of men and women stand in shallow water at the beach; they stand in a row holding hands facing the viewer. Other men and women stand in the surf in the background, one woman sits on a man's shoulders.
Battleship Deck Guns
View from the deck of a battleship of two guns. A woman stands next to them.