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President William McKinley at Plaza School
President McKinley on speakers stand in front of Plaza School. Photo taken from below, looking up at him.

Pastel Passion 2002 Exhibit Postcard
Pastel drawing of a serene meadow of wildflowers with a small footpath running through it. Large trees in the background and hills or mountains in the far background complete the scene. Pastel drawing is by Jannene Behl called "Spring Passion." This…

California State School for Girls, Ventura, Cal. postcard
Landscape image of the California State School for Girls from a distance. Several buildings are visible along the base of rolling hillsides. A Model T vehicle drives along a winding road in the foreground, cutting through a field of…

California School for Girls, Ventura, California postcard
Distant view of six large white buildings nestled on a hillside making up the California School for Girls in Ventura. A car is visible driving away from the school. "California School for Girls, Ventura, California" printed along the bottom of the…

A Field of Cala Lilies Near Ventura postcard
Two unidentified figures stand waist deep in a field of Cala lillies. The figure to the left stands facing the viewer with hands on hips and wears a tan colored suit and hat. The figure to the right stands facing the figure on the left but looks…

Graduation portrait of a group of graduates
Graduation portrait, some seated and some standing. Nine young men in tuxedos and eleven young women in light colored long dresses are pictured. All are holding rolled diplomas. First row, second from left, is George Baker.

Roses and Morning Glories
Closeup image of roses and morning glories in a garden. Flowers appear to be growing on a fence or trellis. Photo is mounted.

Ventura High School Graduation, Class of 1891
Group photo of seven young men and women pose sitting and standing in formal dresses and suits. The women are carrying bouquets and wearing corsages, and all hold large diplomas. A garland of flowers lays in front of the group.

Students are…

Pansy Augusta Brewster, Age 21
Sepia toned full side view portrait of Pansy Augusta Brewster at approximately age 21. Pansy is sitting in a chair, holding two roses, and appears to be examining them. Pansy wears her hair in a Gibson Girl hairstyle and is wearing long gloves and a…

Pansy Brewster in Fancy Cloak With Flowers in Hair
Sepia toned full studio portrait of Pansy Brewster, side view. She is dressed in a light colored lacy dress with shawl or cloak with collar and furry fringe. She wears her hair up with flowers in it. There is a fur in the foreground and a studio…

Flower Held by Man's Hand
Photograph of a flower held by a man's hand. The flower is very large and is held by a short stem. The flower is held upright by the hand on top of a small table or other piece of furniture covered with a cloth.

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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…

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.

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Field of Calla Lilies near Ventura, California postcard
Two men in suits and hats stand amongst rows upon rows of calla lilies, both looking at the viewer. Top of postcard reads: "A Field of Calla Lilies near Ventura, California."
[Cardinell-Vincent Co., Pub., San Francisco, California, for J. R. Brakey,…

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Interior View, Peacock's Candy Store, Oxnard postcard
Interior view of a candy shop. On the left is a glass display case of sweets with vases of flowers on top of the case. On the right there is a wooden counter with stools. Towards the back there is another room with tables and chairs.
[Curt Teich &…

Matilija Poppies postcard
Botanical illustration of Matilija Poppies, a native Californian flower. Four blooms are depicted in front of a neutral background. Each has white petals, which have a crepe paper like appearance, loosely surrounding large, round clusters of stamens,…

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May Davison Riding in Float
May Davison (Mrs. Jack Neville) rides in a float along with a man in what appears to be a sailor suit and cap. May Davison holds an umbrella. The float is a car decorated with flowers and shrubbery that is made out to look like a boat. A US flag…

For the Love of Flowers, 2002 Exhibit Postcard
Postcard showing a watercolor of irises by artist Timberly Dunn. The postcard is for an exhibit titled "For the Love of Flowers" running September 14 through October 21, 2002 at Camarillo Johrei Center, Camarillo, CA. Exhibit featured watercolorist…

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Road to Santa Paula Mineral Springs, Mustard in Bloom postcard
Fields of mustard plants in bloom are depicted on either side of a dirt road leading to "Santa Paula Mineral Springs." Mountains are visible in the background.

Caption: Road to Santa Paula Mineral Springs, Mustard in Bloom, Santa Paula Canyon,…

A Colorful Santa Paula, California Landmark postcard verso
Color view of a palm tree. Trunk of the palm tree is overgrown with foliage and red flowers. A white fence is visible in front of the tree. Houses and vehicles are visible in the background.

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Caption: A Colorful Santa Paula, California…

Silver Spruce Motel Postcard
Image of the "Silver Spruce Motel on Highway 101 -- Ventura, California." A single car is in the parking lot, and shrubbery and flowers line the sides of the motel. The signage says: "Motel Silver Spruce Vacancy TV It's new! Just open! free Radios…

Poppy, California State Flower postcard
Several orange poppies in various states of blooming. They appear to be illustrated and are on a black background. Postcard reads "Poppy California State Flower" along the bottom.
[M. Peiser, Copyright 1910, 6742]

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Yucca and Blossoms Postcard
A man in a brown suit and hat with his hands on his hips stands amongst a collection of various grasses, yucca plants, and red flowers. Framing him from behind on either side are two thin, towering plants with white flowers. Mountains are visible in…

Dining Room of Pierpont Cottages in Ojai Postcard
Image captioned "Dining Room, Pierpont Cottages, Ojai Valley, Cal." The photograph includes four arranged tables with chairs, tablecloths, flower arrangements, and cutlery, and three large windows with multiple panels and sheer curtains. The lower…

Olivas Adobe, 1977
Front exterior view of Olivas Adobe, a two story building, showing hanging baskets hung along the roofs of the two porches on the first and second floors.
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