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Genoveva Spring At Wheeler's
This view depicts four women and a man seated on rocks near a creek. Another man is standing next to them. An advertising message for "Genoveva Cold Mineral Water" appears to have been painted on a flat rock located between the women. Other rocks to…
Maria Rafaela Ruiz
Oval portrait bust of Maria Rafaela Ruiz in a dark floral dress looking straight ahead in an upright posture. Born October 25, 1838 in Santa Barbara; married 1859; died June 14 1905 in Ventura.
Petra Ruiz Solari
Rectangular portrait bust of Petra Ruiz Solari sitting upright and looking slightly right of center from a left leaning diagonal profile. Petra Ruiz Solari was the eighth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born September 17, 1871; died December…
Lucy V. Ruiz - Age 6
Full portrait of Lucy V. Ruiz at age six standing in front of a painted backdrop of a concrete wall with flowers growing around it. She is wearing a white dress with dark stockings and boots. The photograph is bordered by a black Artistic Portraits…
Ruth Ruiz - Age 8
Full portrait of Ruth M. Ruiz at age eight leaning against an ornate wooden chair. She is wearing a light colored dress with dark stockings and booths. She has ribbons in her hair in the pigtail fashion. A studio backdrop of a concrete wall and…
Dolley Madison Historical Figure
Raised as a Quaker, Dolly Paine left the sect to marry John Todd, was widowed, and then married James Madison in 1794. She was a gracious hostess at the White House for her husband and also President Jefferson. Legend credits Dolley Madison with…
Mercy Otis Warren Historical Figure
Mercy Otis Warren was known as the Conscience of the American Revolution. A lifelong revolutionary, she was the first woman to champion an anti-Federalist viewpoint. Warren used her talents as a writer to promote the Revolutionary cause with…
Abigail Adams Historical Figure
Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams was known for her lively intelligence, for her wit and for her promotion of women’s rights. She read philosophy, poetry and politics. Abigail Adams was a great comfort to her husband as he shared his thoughts by…
Mrs. H. H. Arnold
Portrait of Mrs. H.H. Arnold. She is wearing a black dress/coat with a high-necked collar. There is also embroidery up the front of her dress. She is looking directly at the viewer. Museum records indicate that she was a pioneer of Ocean View.
Marie C. Hall
Full body portrait of Marie Cullen Hall looking towards her hands, where she appears to be fiddling with something. She is wearing a white dress with a white lace vest. She is also wearing white boots, gloves and a hat with a veil. Her veil is being…
Mr. Joseph Wolfson and Mrs. Francesca C. Wolfson
Full portrait of Joseph Wolfson and his wife, Francesca Camarillo Wolfson. She is standing with her left arm leaning on his shoulder. She is wearing a dark dress with ruffles and a large bustle. Her hair is up and curled. He is seated and wearing a…
Mr. and Mrs. Fagan
Full portrait of Mr. Fagan and Mrs. Marion Fagan. She is standing with her right arm leaning on his shoulder. She is wearing a dress with ruffles and is looking to the left of the viewer. He is seated in a dark suit and tie, with a light colored…
Uozumi Family Portrait
This image shows Mr. and Mrs. Uozumi seated posing with their children. Typical 'dressy' fashion for the period can be seen in full detail. The family is posing on the front-facing exterior of a family home. This is a daylight, full group photo.
St. Paul's Methodist Church Congregation
The image shows Reverend Avery posing with members of St. Paul's Methodist Church. Mrs. Tokuyama is seated in the front row, second from the left, with her baby. The image details formal fashion from the period for men, women, and children. The image…
Mr. and Mrs. J. Otsuki
The image shows Mr. and Mrs. J. Itsyju. It is an interior, full view, studio portrait of the young couple.
Reverend and Mrs. Kusaburo
The image shows Reverend and Mrs. Kusaburo Baba on the occasion of his 77th birthday. The couple is standing together as they pose outside a white building, probably the Japanese Methodist Church in Oxnard. Mrs. Baba holds a cluster of flowing…
Mr. and Mrs. Knox Takasugi with Tono and Frank Takasugi
Knox Takasugi (left) with his Italian wife (seated) and his parents, Tono and Frank Takasugi. This is a full-view group photo that is taken outside in a garden. The exterior front porch of a house is seen in the background.
Takasugi Family Portrait, 1932
Portrait shows grandparents Gorokichi (top center) and Tsuta Takasugi (seated right) posing with Frank and Tono Takasugi (seated) and their eight young children, who are standing or sitting.
Japanese Methodist Church Children
This image shows Mrs. Baba, top left, posing on the steps with the children who attended the Japanese Methodist Church. It shows details of clothing children wore circa 1925.
Japanese Methodist Church address: 632 A Street, Oxnard, California.
Japanese Methodist Church address: 632 A Street, Oxnard, California.
Japanese Methodist Church Women and Children
This image shows the women and children congregants of the Japanese Methodist Church posing for a group photo on the church's front steps. Tono Takasugi is at the bottom left, holding a baby. Church address: 632 A Street, Oxnard, California.
Takasugi Family Portrait, 1923
This image shows Frank and Tono Takasugi posing with their three children. Left to right, George, Frank holding Knox, Tono, and Leonard. This is a full view, group portrait that appears to have been taken in a portrait studio.
Yasuye Takasugi at Asahi Market
This image shows Mrs. Yasuye Takasugi posing with her children in front of the Asahi Market. Nao Takasugi is the boy at the right of the frame.
Asahi Market, 660 Saviers Road, Oxnard, California
Asahi Market, 660 Saviers Road, Oxnard, California
Yamada Family Portrait
This image shows the Yamada family posing for an interior studio portrait. Mr. Yamada is seated. Full view group photo.
Yasuye Takasugi Portrait
This image shows Yasuye Takasugi posing seated for an interior full portrait.
Portrait of Two Girls, Ocean Park
Santos Romero (later of Fillmore), left, and friend Ynes Rosas pose in front of a backdrop of a boardwalk with carnival rides and ocean waves. Location is Ocean Park, California.