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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…
Boulder Cave - Matilija
This photograph depicts a cave opening surrounded by jagged hillside rocks. Two people are visible at a distance, seated at the opening of the cave. One of the people appears to be a child. "Brewster Ventura, Cal." is embossed on the brown cardstock…
Scene of Pacific Ocean
View of the Pacific Ocean. It depicts surf at the edge of the beach with waves rolling. "Brewster Ventura, Cal." is embossed on the brown cardstock to which the photo is mounted. There is a handwritten caption in white ink below the photo: "Old…
Original Indian Wall Fresco - Ventura Mission
View of a wall fresco at Mission San Buenaventura. "Brewster Ventura Cal." is embossed in the lower left corner of the dark gray card on which the photo is mounted.
Ventura Mission - Altar
A view of the Ventura Mission altar. "Brewster Ventura Cal" is embossed on the lower left corner of the gray cardstock to which the photo is mounted.
Old Time Hunting Party
A group of young men who are posed by a campsite for the photo. An animal is visible on the ground in front of the men. Three of the men are wearing ammunition belts around their waists. The campsite is surrounded by trees. A wagon and several horses…
"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…
Casper Borchard Family Portrait
This photograph depicts Mr. and Mrs. Casper Borchard, a baby and five other children of varying ages. Mr. Borchard and sons are shown in suits, Mrs. Borchard and daughters wear dark dresses. The daughters wear lace collars and necklaces. The baby is…
Myrtle Shepherd and Son
Portrait of Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd holding her baby son in her arms. The baby is facing the viewer, and Myrtle's side is towards the viewer.
Myrtle Shepherd
Portrait of Myrtle Shepherd wearing a light colored dress with a small arrangement of flowers attached at the bodice. She is looking to her right. "Brewster" and "Ventura and Santa Paula, Cal." are printed on the lower border of the cardstock to…
Shaw's Soda Works
A man dressed in a suit, tie and hat is sitting in the driver's seat of the Shaw's Soda Works delivery wagon. Two horses pull the wagon. "Acme Soda Works" is painted on the side of the driver's seat and "Mineral Waters" is painted on the side of the…
Ventura Free Press Office
Interior view of the Ventura Free Press office. Three unidentified men are visible in the far end of the office, standing next to a printing press. A fourth man is seated to the right of the printing press. In the foreground is a work station with…
Friends Hiding Among Sand Dunes
Group of eight people, laying on sand dunes at the beach. Only their heads and shoulders are visible above dunes. Each person is wearing a hat.
Group Photo on Bridge Over Water
Outdoor group photo of six young women and men, possibly including Pansy Brewster, posing on a wooden bridge over running water, possibly Matilija Creek. Woman second from the right is seated on handrail and holding an umbrella over her head. Man…
Eliza Savage Rose Bushes
Shows an Elizabeth Savage rose bush, possibly in Theodosia Burr Shepherd's garden. Other plants are visible behind bush. Footpaths circle around the plants. A wood building is to the right of the garden.
Small Adobe Building
Exterior view of a small adobe building with clay shingles. Succulents and other plants are growing around the building.
Museum records indicate that this building may have belonged to Dr. Cephas L. Bard or to Dr. Stephen Bowers and was used to…
Museum records indicate that this building may have belonged to Dr. Cephas L. Bard or to Dr. Stephen Bowers and was used to…
Steam Powered Ship in Ventura
Image shows the steamboat from the side angle. There smoke stack in the middle of the boat emitting black smoke. The boat also has two masts, for supplemental sails, one to the front and one to the rear of the boat. Passengers on the vessel are…
Cows Grazing
View of hills and fields. A herd of cows is grazing the grass. Trees are scattered across the landscape.
Garden Scene, Berylwood
An outdoor garden scene showing the Bard family at their home in Hueneme, Berylwood. Left to right: Anne playing with dog, Berle seated, M. B. Bard knitting, Tom lying on ground, unidentified woman and girl behind Tom, baby Richard in buggy, and…
Peony
Portrait studio view of a flower identified as a peony. Shows a single flower with several branches of small elliptic leaves. The flower appears to be sprouting from a small pile of soil.
Morning Glories
Outdoor view of a field of flowers, likely morning glories. The flowers are trumpet shaped and have cordate, heart-shaped leaves. The plants completely fill the view.
Ventura High School Graduating Class
Group portrait of the graduating class of Ventura High School, circa 1898. American flag used as backdrop.
Museum records includes note that indicates: Woman on far right is Adaline Kelsey. Man on top left is Ernest Duval. 1st row standing, 3rd…
Museum records includes note that indicates: Woman on far right is Adaline Kelsey. Man on top left is Ernest Duval. 1st row standing, 3rd…
Kate Detroy Duval
Portrait of Kate Detroy Duval. She appears to be holding a bouquet of flowers. She looks to the viewer's left. Her former home is designated as City of Ventura Historical Landmark 74.
Museum records indicate that Kate Detroy Duval was the wife of…
Museum records indicate that Kate Detroy Duval was the wife of…
Lyon Springs, Cal.
Two children sit or swim in a creek, with only their heads and shoulders showing above the water. Caption at bottom of postcard reads "Lyon Springs, Cal."
[Brock-Higgins Photo]
[Brock-Higgins Photo]
Group Portrait with Contraband Outside of County Courthouse
Thirteen men kneel down in front of drums, in front of the Ventura County Courthouse. At least one appears to be in a uniform. Museum records indicate that this was the largest haul of contraband on the Pacific coast. 65 drums of 196 proof alcohol…