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Portrait of Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd
A posed portrait bust of Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd. She is in profile view of the camera. Taken from Theodosia B. Shepherd's book, Descriptive Catalogue, Flowers, Plants Seeds, Bulbs. Typed text on bottom reads, "Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd."…
Proposed Harbor at Hueneme
Bird's eye view of proposed harbor build out at Hueneme. A freight ship is shown pulling into the proposed harbor, with industrial buildings and the coastline in the background.
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Trolley Car
A photograph of a trolley car that ran between Port Hueneme, California and Oxnard, California. Several passengers sit inside the trolley car. Text along the top of the trolley reads, "Ventura County Railway."
Gill Brothers Lima Bean Threshing Outfit
Panorama shot of the Gill Brothers lima bean threshing outfit in Camarillo, California. Several farm workers stand in the forefront looking at the camera. Threshing equipment and horse-drawn carts are in the background.
Bean Threshing on Deidrick Ranch
Panorama of a bean threshing outfit on Deidrick Ranch. A group of workers stand in the center of the shot and face the camera. The bean threshing machine is behind them.
View from Fairview Road in Ojai
A tinted panorama of the landscape seen from the top of Fairview Road in Ojai, California.
Photograph was found in the Ojai, California home of E.D. Libbey.
Photograph was found in the Ojai, California home of E.D. Libbey.
Ventura BPOE at El Rancho Selecto
A distant, group photo of Ventura County BPOE (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) members at El Rancho Selecto in Santa Susana, California (now part of Simi Valley, California).
Text at bottom of photo reads, "Ventura (illegible) B.P.O.E. at…
Text at bottom of photo reads, "Ventura (illegible) B.P.O.E. at…
Downtown Plaza in Oxnard
A panoramic view of the downtown plaza in Oxnard and surrounding streets. View shows Poggie's Drug Store, Oxnard Courier, Charles Rowe Livery & Feed Stable, Eagle Bathhouse, Oxnard Fire Station, L.B. Hdw & Impl. Co., Louis Brenneis Machine-Implement…
Group Riding a Trolley
A group photo of several individuals riding a trolley. Text along the top of the trolley reads, "The Bakersfield\Ventura RR. Co." Library sources indicate that the trolley ran between Port Hueneme and Oxnard.
Ventura Avenue Oil Field
A panoramic view of the Ventura Avenue oil field from a hill at Gosnell Bend.
Easter Sunrise Service at Cross on the Hill
Exterior group photo facing southwest. A group of people attending the Easter sunrise church service at the Cross on the Hill. A small group of clergy members can be seen standing closest to the cross, while the rest of the congregation is circled…
Police Officer Seated on Motorcycle
A police officer seated on a motorcycle. Writing in corner reads, "To my pal Bernie with best wishes for the New Year and a Merry Christmas. Rex."
Two copies available, one sepia and one black and white.
Two copies available, one sepia and one black and white.
Interior of Hobson Brothers Meat Packing Company
Interior picture of Hobson Bros. Meatpacking Company. Butchered meat is visible on the left hand side. An unidentified woman stands against the right wall, looking at the camera. Two other unidentified people sit behind a counter at the back of the…
May Henning Grammar School Class Picture
Group photo of a grammar school class at the May Henning Grammar School with teacher, May Henning.
Highway Patrolmen with Three Women
Group photo of 7 highway patrol men standing with 3 young women seated in front. Library sources provide identities for some of the individuals pictured.
From right to left: Jack Miller, (unknown), Bernie Isensee, Bob Parr.
From right to left: Jack Miller, (unknown), Bernie Isensee, Bob Parr.
20-30 Club Meeting
A group photo of 22 men meeting for a 20-30 Club in 1942. Library resources identify 14 of the men as Alan Bryson, Gordon Lindsay, Ralph Viehrnan, Richard Nideffer, Harold Kelly, Clifford Yound, Nick (no last name recorded), Gordon Gill, Fred Baker,…
Christmas Tree in the Lobby of Ventura County Museum of History and Art
A Christmas tree stands in the lobby of the Ventura County Museum of History and Art, 1991.
Fritz Huntsinger Sparring with Jack Dempsey
Two men, Fritz Huntsinger and Jack Dempsey spar at Matilija Springs, near Ojai, California. A third, unidentified man watches them spar.
Fritz Huntsinger
A portrait of Fritz Huntsinger. He appears to be standing, turned slightly towards the right of the camera, smiling with open mouth. He was born 8 June 1899 in Eimeldingen, Germany; died 1 May 1986, Ventura, California.
Richard Barrett Haydock
Bust portrait of Richard Barrett Haydock (20 Mar 1867- 3 Jan 1960). He was the first mayor of Oxnard, 1903-1907, member of the Library Board 1906-59 (except years 1907-12). Mr. Haydock was responsible for securing the Carnegie Library for Oxnard.
Farm Implements
Farm equipment in a dirt yard next to what appears to be a red barn or shed. A man stands next to a car with an open door in the background. Library records state: "Farm implements donated by Martin "Bud" Smith from a ranch on Central Ave. Camarillo.…
Group Photo, Ocean View Trail
Snapshot, group photo of 2 adults and 2 children on horseback on a rocky trail. "L-R: Alfonzo Vanegas, Kay Haley, Margaret Hunt, Walter Hoffman. Chismahoo Ranch, 28 June 1932, Ocean View Trail." Photo is in a decorative border, handwritten along the…
Charles Petit, Ventura Councilman and Mayor
Photo of Charles W. Petit, dressed in a suit, tie, and hat standing next to Hill Cross. Grant Park in the background.
Pipeline Construction Along Pierpont Boulevard
Pipeline construction along Pierpont Blvd. in the rain. A Caterpillar diesel tractor holds one end of the pipeline up, while four men try to place it. A man sits in the tractor with an umbrella open above his head.
Babe Ruth Field at Seaside Park
Bird's eye view of Babe Ruth Field at Seaside Park showing the entire baseball diamond and outfield. There are nine visible players on the field in various positions mid game. Residences and other buildings are in the background and advertisements…