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Arnulfo and Susana Sanchez Wedding Party Portrait
Full portrait of Arnulfo Sanchez, center left, and Susana Sanchez, center right, in their wedding attire next to an unidentified man standing beside Arnulfo and an unidentified woman next to Susana. A boy in a tuxedo, first on left, and a girl in a…
Pringle Blanchard and Peeper the Duck
Four snapshot photos of Pringle Blanchard holding Peeper the duck. Pringle is sitting on a grass lawn. She wears a white dress and headband. Each photo shows her in slightly different pose holding Peeper. Peeper appears to be a mallard hen.…
First School and Pupils in Ventura
Group portrait of children and adults standing in front of a small building. The building is light colored with a darker roof. There is an open doorway and one window that can be seen. Approximately 18 children of various ages are standing in a line…
Fourth of July Parade, 1890
Birds eye view of a Fourth of July parade in Ventura. Horse-drawn carriages are followed by a procession of men. There are spectators on street and sidewalk. Writing crossed out at top of photo. Mrs. C. H. Whitney associated with this photo.
Rodriguez Family Portrait
Family portrait of the Rodriguez (J. Y.) family, all children. They are identified as:
(back row, l-r): J.Y. Jr. and Jose
(front row l-r): Eva, Francisca, Adam
(back row, l-r): J.Y. Jr. and Jose
(front row l-r): Eva, Francisca, Adam
Ralph and Julien Cerf
Portrait of Ralph and Julien Cerf, two young children seated together on top of a wooden carved bench. They are both wearing long gowns with lace collars and buckled boots. One of the boys holds a basket of flowers in one hand.
Pansy Augusta Brewster, Age 4
Full portrait of Pansy Augusta Brewster at age 4 approximately. She wears a light colored nightgown and is barefoot. Pansy wears her hair very short. She is on her knees on an upholstered chair with her body resting on the back of the chair. She is…
Portrait, Three Children
Full portrait of three children, possibly siblings, unidentified. The oldest child, a girl, stands next to an upholstered chair with two other children seated in the chair.
Small Boy Sitting on Squash at Street Fair
Image shows a boy sitting on of two huge squash. Squash are on Oak Street during the Ventura Street Fair of 1900. In the background are tall bleachers and a two story building.
Hill School in Late 1870s
Mounted stereoscope image of Hill School students. Shows an exterior side view of Hill School with students lined up next to the school. Several students are also crowded onto the balcony/veranda of the school (on left of image), and shows students…
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…
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…
Mrs. Yee Hay with Emily Yee and Baby William Yee
Studio portrait of woman with two children. On left is Emily Yee as young girl, seated with arm resting on table. On right is Mrs. Yee Hay (also called Chan Shee) holding baby William Yee. All three wear traditional Chinese clothing.
Nellie and Ruth Daily as Children
Bust portrait of Ruth (left) and Nellie Daily as young girls. The sisters wear matching dresses with decorative trim, and wear their hair in matching ringlets. They are posed with their heads together and are looking towards the left. Nellie is…
Daily Family Portrait
Studio portrait of the Daily family. Four children and six adults. A small dog is laying in front of the grouping. Dog appears to be a Miniature Pinscher, Toy Manchester Terrier or similar breed.
Standing, L-R: Charles Wesley Daily, Wendell Phillips…
Standing, L-R: Charles Wesley Daily, Wendell Phillips…
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]
Julia Sandoval Protesting "English Only" Ordinance
Julia Sandoval carrying a sign and child at protest of the "English only" ordinance in Fillmore. Child is holding small American flag and is drinking from bottle. Sandoval's sign reads "Down with Insensitivity." Other protesters visible on sides and…
Santa Paula School
Oval portrait of students in front of Santa Paula School, which appears to be a one-room school building. J. B. Alvord, teacher. All the boys appear to be wearing hats and the girls are in long dresses. A person is standing in the doorway and there…
Dr. Stephen Coray Vaccinating Child Against Measles
Stephen Coray, M.D. (left) with a young patient. Dr. Coray is pressing a jet injector to the child's arm. The child is smiling and pointing to his arm. A sign that reads "Measles Stop Measles" in the shape of a traffic stop sign is visible behind the…
Ventura County Free Library Bookmobile Display
A Ventura County Free Library Bookmobile on display at the Ventura County Fair. Bookmobile shelves are open with sections "Books in Spanish," "Ventura County History," and "California" visible. "Ventura County Free Library" on bookmobile back and…
Group Photo of Kindergarten Students at May Henning School, Ventura
Close up view of a group of kindergarten students at May Henning school in Ventura. The photo shows nine children sitting in rows.
Group Photo of Children at Rancho Camulos
Image depicts a group of eleven people, women and children, posing for a photo on a bench at Rancho Camulos. Alice Bowers is the first woman sitting on the left side of the bench. Enedina del Valle and Nachita del Velle Kirby are seated in the middle…
Woodrow Wilson School, Oxnard
Exterior view of Woodrow Wilson School taken from across the street. Image shows the front and right side of the school. Building is a two-story structure in the center with one story adjacent buildings on either side. Windows on the building in the…
Bertha Tumamait Blanco Teaching Yucca Cordage
Bertha Tumamait Blanco (left) seated and instructing Courtney Marie Wallace on yucca cordage. Taken in the Museum of Ventura County courtyard during the Chumash Youth Program.
Note: Museum records indicate that Bertha Tumamait Blanco was born 20…
Note: Museum records indicate that Bertha Tumamait Blanco was born 20…
Science Connection Crew Leading Science Experiments at Serra School, Ventura
A crew from Science Connection leads science experiments for 5th graders at Serra School in Ventura. A young girl pushes on a lever that is being held in place by an older man. Several students watch in the background. Ventura County Star-Free Press…