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Seal Rock, Catalina Island
Picture of a rock in the ocean with seals sitting on top of it. The caption to the image reads "Seal Rock, Catalina Island" The foreground of the image shows the rock with a pod of seals lounging on it. Seal on the top of the rock is barking at the…
A. Levy Looking at Hogs
Outdoor scene of A. Levy at his home in Hueneme. Levy is standing by a pig pen, and is looking over fence at three hogs. Hogs are sniffing ground and eating. Levy is wearing suit and hat. Buildings in background.
Photograph given to A. Levy Bank…
Photograph given to A. Levy Bank…
Feeding Ducks and Geese
Outdoor scene of unidentified man feeding ducks and geese at a small pond. Man is wearing suit and hat. Ducks, geese, and one chicken crowd at one end of the pond. Farm buildings and fence in background.
Philomena Constance Feeding Chickens
Shows Philomena Louie Constance standing in a yard by wooden structure. She is holding a dish of chicken feed and is scooping it out with a spoon. Chickens surround her.
Scott Peck and "Wizard" at Ventura County Fair
Shows Scott Peck and "Wizard," the 4-H prize sheep at the Ventura County Fair livestock auction. Scott is kneeling behind Wizard and appears to be supporting the sheep's head. Wizard is has its wool shorn and has a white body with black face and…
Lance Gunter and Prize Hog at Ventura County Fair
Shows Lance Gunter, a student from Fillmore, with his FFA prize hog at the Ventura County Fair livestock auction. Lance is kneeling on the ground, behind his pig, with a hand resting on its back. He is looking towards the viewer. The pig is a…
Trained Goats at Goebel's Lion Farm
Shows three goats performing a balancing act on a seesaw. Their trainer stands behind the seesaw, and appears to be giving them commands. One goat stands in the center of the seesaw. The other two goats stand with their front legs on a platform on…
Proud Eric and Bashful Idol
Shows Proud Eric and Bashful Idol, two show cattle belonging to F. F. Peabody of Eagle Ranch in Atascadero, Calif. The cattle were likely shown during the 1921 Ventura County Fair. The cattle have shiny, black fur and wear bridles. They appear to…
Show Cow
A "show" cow shown during the 1921 Ventura County Fair. Cow stands in profile view, with side facing viewer. Cow is white with several, small black spots. Cow wears a bridle.
Chariot Team
Shows a chariot team standing next to grandstands. Team consists of four horses to pull the chariot. Charioteer stands in the chariot, holding what appears to be a whip.
Chariot Race
Shows charioteers and horses mid-race. The horses are running down a dirt racetrack. Trees in background.
Show Cows
Three "show" cows shown at the 1921 Ventura County Fair. The three cows stand side-by-side. Middle cow has white fur. Cows on right and left are black and white. The cows wear bridles and reins. Two men visible in background.
Horses on Parade
View of nine men on horseback at the Ventura County Fair. Riders and horses are standing on a racetrack. Trees in background.
Chicken Pens
View of the chicken pens at an unidentified farm. Chicken enclosure consists of a covered coop building, and four yards divided by fences. Chickens are roaming the yards. A man is standing in the second from the left yard, next to the coop. Two women…
Ruth Ventura Zapf Riding Pony
Shows Ruth Ventura Zapf as a young girl riding a spotted pony. The pony is standing next to wooden building lined with shrubs.
Museum records include note that the photographer owned the pony and went door-to-door soliciting photographs.
Museum records include note that the photographer owned the pony and went door-to-door soliciting photographs.
Charles Zapf Sitting with Schnaps the Dog
Shows Charles F. Zapf sitting in the backyard of 57 N. Laurel Street. His pet dachshund, Schnaps, is laying on his lap. Garden beds and shrubbery visible in background.
Mr. Dawsen and Dog in Garden
Shows Mr. Dawsen and a spotted dog sitting on the ground beside newly planted plants. Dawsen is wearing a white shirt and overalls. He is leaning back on one hand and is looking at the dog. Wooden stakes are in the ground next to the…
Unloading Lumber on Ventura Wharf, 1874
View of lumber being unloaded from a ship at Ventura Pier. Three horse-drawn carts wait on the wharf. A large pallet of wood is being moved from the ship to the carts. It appears blurry as though in motion. The masts of the ship are visible behind…
Anna Borchard Kellner and Sheep on the Conejo
View of Anna Borchard Kellner shepherding a flock of sheep in the Conejo area. Kellner is standing at the back of the flock, and is not visible in detail. Farmland and mountains visible in background.
Surdam and Aides in Fourth of July Parade, Santa Paula
Group photo of men on horseback. Possibly R. D. Surdam and aides ready for the Santa Paula Fourth of July Parade. Trees and buildings visible behind the men.
Cat Dressed in Baby Clothes
A short-haired tabby cat dressed in what appears to be baby clothes. The cat seems to be content. It is seated on a chair with a pillow behind it.
Carmen Camarillo Riding in Fiesta Parade
Carmen Camarillo and two unidentified men riding horseback during the Fiesta Parade on State Street in Santa Barbara. Carmen is riding a Camarillo White Horse, the two men are riding dark-colored horses.
Melanie Allred and Freddie the Goat
Portrait of Melanie Allred posed with her goat "Freddie," the grand champion Anglo-Nubian goat at the Ventura County Fair. Tom Pugliese on left and Plinky Mier on right. Freddie is wearing a floral cape. Signs in background for 4-H and Ventura County…
Frank Howard's Team Leaving Town for the Oilfields, Fillmore
View of four men, possibly including Frank Howard, standing atop a carriage hitched by six horses.
Writing on picture: "Hauling up Sespe."
Writing on picture: "Hauling up Sespe."
Gillibrand Family of Simi Valley
Group portrait of the Gillibrand Family sitting in front of a wooden building. A child seated in the center holds a small dog.