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Sewing Bean Sacks, Faria Ranch
Outdoor scene showing Tony Soares sewing sacks of beans while sitting on a stack of sacks. Wanda Faria sits on a stack of sacks nearby, looking towards the viewer. Reginald Baptiste in background.
Estimating the Bean Crop
Picture of three men estimating a farm's lima bean crop. From left to right: C. J. Daily, William Q. Markham, and C. W. Daily. Markham and C. W. Daily are holding a stalk of the lima bean crop and examining it. C. J. stares towards the camera with…
Bracero Cuadrilla Jalisiense 1950
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This panoramic photo was donated by a grandson of a bracero from Jalisco, Mexico. It features a Bracero crew or cuadrilla that worked in Ventura County in the 1950s and was supervised by Rudy (last name unknown) who is…
This panoramic photo was donated by a grandson of a bracero from Jalisco, Mexico. It features a Bracero crew or cuadrilla that worked in Ventura County in the 1950s and was supervised by Rudy (last name unknown) who is…
Ventura County Strawberries
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Our county's top crop!
Our county's top crop!
Santa Paula Flowers
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Colors of spring
Colors of spring
Road stand in Santa Paula
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Selling beautiful cauliflower, artichokes, and more.
Selling beautiful cauliflower, artichokes, and more.
View from Shelf Road
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View of orchards taken while hiking Shelf Road on a cloudy day.
View of orchards taken while hiking Shelf Road on a cloudy day.
Heritage and History in Santa Paula
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My father was an immigrant who , like many others, was drawn to Santa Paula because of the need for agricultural labor. When he first arrived he worked in the Limoneria orchards that surrounded this little town. This…
My father was an immigrant who , like many others, was drawn to Santa Paula because of the need for agricultural labor. When he first arrived he worked in the Limoneria orchards that surrounded this little town. This…
Picking Lemons March First at Limoneira Ranch
Agricultural workers harvesting lemons from trees on Limoneira Ranch. Men in foreground are standing on ladders. Other workers are standing on the ground, some facing viewers, some harvesting. Stacks of citrus boxes on a cart visible in center view.
Grace Brigham Maxwell Oral History
Interview with Grace Brigham Maxwell about her childhood and visiting her grandparents' ranch in Simi Valley. Maxwell describes life on the ranch and her family and friends in Simi.
Content Warning: The following oral history may contain outdated…
Content Warning: The following oral history may contain outdated…
Monroe Everett Oral History
Interview with Monroe Everett about his life in Moorpark and the history of water access in the area. Born in Montalvo in 1907, Everett was a lifelong Ventura County resident. He grew citrus, avocados and walnuts on his Moorpark farm. Graduated from…
George Biggers and Harry Banks Oral History
George Biggers and Harry Banks are interviewed about bee behavior and the history of beekeeping in Ventura County. Biggers worked as a beekeeper professionally, and is noted for his appearance in Ripley's Believe It or Not! with a "bee beard." Banks…
Apricot Harvest at Elliot Hendry Ranch
View of two boys scraping dried apricots from a wood frame into fruit crates. Boy on left has face obscured by a shadow. A stack of empty frames is behind the boys. More frames containing drying apricots are visible on the ground around the boys.
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing west Oxnard in vicinity of Wooley Road and Victoria Avenue. Shows agriculture fields and scattered buildings. Photo 34 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-058 in map index;
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-058 in map index;
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing west Oxnard in the vicinity of 5th Street and Victoria Avenue. Scattered buildings and agriculture fields visible. Photo 32 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-056 in map index; Photo ID # 7,…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-056 in map index; Photo ID # 7,…
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the northwest Oxnard area. Shows scattered buildings and agriculture fields. Photo 31 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-055 in map index; Photo ID # 8, index # C-10, Jun 1929, C 563; L, M -…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-055 in map index; Photo ID # 8, index # C-10, Jun 1929, C 563; L, M -…
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the area south of the Santa Clara River and west of the US 101. Shows agriculture fields. Photo 30 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-054 in map index; Photo ID # 9, index # C-9, Jun 1929, C…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-054 in map index; Photo ID # 9, index # C-9, Jun 1929, C…
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the Santa Clara River southwest of Montalvo. Shows agriculture fields. Photo 29 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-053 in map index; Photo ID # 10, index # C-8, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4,…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-053 in map index; Photo ID # 10, index # C-8, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4,…
Ventura County Coastal Area, Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the Santa Clara River in the vicinity of Montalvo. Shows agriculture fields. Photo 28 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-052 in map index; Photo ID # 11, index # C-7, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4,…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-052 in map index; Photo ID # 11, index # C-7, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4,…
Ventura County Coastal Area, Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the Santa Clara River new Montalvo. Shows agriculture fields. Photo 27 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-051 in map index; Photo ID # 12, index # C-6, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4, Automobile Club…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-051 in map index; Photo ID # 12, index # C-6, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4, Automobile Club…
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the area between Ventura and Montalvo. Agriculture fields are visible. Photo 26 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-049 in map index, Photo ID # 13, index # C-5, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4,…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-049 in map index, Photo ID # 13, index # C-5, Jun 1929, C 563; L - 4,…
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the vicinity of the mouth of the Santa Clara River. The Pacific Ocean is on the left side of the photograph. Photo 11 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-036 in map index, Photo ID # 30, index…
Scale approximately [1:16800].
[APM-036 in map index, Photo ID # 30, index…
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Aerial photograph showing the area south from Seaward Avenue, from pier to Santa Clara River. The Pacific Ocean is on the left side of the photograph. Agriculture fields and beaches visible. Photo 9 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately…
Scale approximately…
Ventura County Coastal Area Aerial Photo
Vertical aerial photograph showing the mid-town Ventura area. The Pacific Ocean is on the left side of the photograph. The Ventura Pier, beaches and agricultural fields are visible. Photo 7 of a group of 36 photos.
Scale approximately…
Scale approximately…
Tractor and Thresher
View of a tractor towing a threshing machine on Rancho Guadalasca. An unidentified man is driving the tractor. A second unidentified man is standing on top of the thresher.