"Doc" Cody, Wells Fargo Agent on Oak Street
Wells, Fargo & Company
Horse-drawn vehicles
Oak Street (Ventura, Calif.)
A horse-drawn Wells Fargo and Company wagon is pictured parked at the side of a dirt street in front of a wooden house on Oak Street. A tree and palm are shown growing in the home's yard. "Doc" Cody, an agent of Wells Fargo is shown driving the wagon. He is bearded and wearing a suit and hat. Brewster's photography studio is visible to the right.
Library records indicate that this home was built by J. J. Sheridan.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1890
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Sepia photograph
22.9 x 14 cm
English
Image
966
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Abigail Adams Historical Figure
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818
Presidents' spouses--United States
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 letters during his many absences. Abigail was also mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.162
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.162
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Adolfo Camarillo and Abe Hobson on Horseback
Hobson, Abram Lincoln
Camarillo White Horses
Camarillo, Adolfo, 1864-1958
Adolfo Camarillo and Abe Hobson both seated on horseback. Adolfo Camarillo is astride one of his distinctive Camarillo White Horses. Abe Hobson is riding a black horse. Other people, horses, and an automobile are visible behind the two men.
Unknown
Robert Lamb Collection, 2010
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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11.7 x 9.2 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
39555
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Adrian G. Wood
Wood, Adrian Gordon (Buddy), 1882-1971
Fishing
Men--California--Portraits
Full portrait of Adrian G. Wood (Buddy Wood) outdoors. He has a pipe in his mouth and wears a bucket hat and bib overalls. He appears to be ready do put on a jacket, and he also has what appears to be a freshly caught fish in one hand. A car is in the backgrond.
Unknown
Donated by: Mrs. Charles Neil Havens, November 1978
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Portrait, Full
14 x 19 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
2341
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ah Chang
Chang, Ah
Chinese
Merchants
Traditional clothing
Full, seated portrait of Ah Chang in traditional Chinese clothing , shoes and hat. He holds a fan in one hand and the other rests on a table beside him. He is looking into the camera with a small smile on his face. He is seated on an elaborately carved wooden chair or bench. There are furs on the floor in front of him. Library records state he was a Ventura merchant.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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9.8 x 14 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
5618
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Alice B. Chick Portrait
Chick, Alice B.
Chick family
A half body portrait of Alice B. Chick. Alice wears a light-colored, long sleeve dress and a large decorated hat. She is turned slight towards the viewer's right.
Unknown
Gwendolyn Greene Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Black and white photograph
13.7 x 8.7 cm
Portrait, Half
English
Image
30855
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Anna Inadomi With Her Children
Japanese American families
Inadomi family
Mothers
Brothers and sisters
Inadomi, Anna
Inadomi, George
Inadomi, Iris
Inadomi, Jean
This image shows Anna Inadomi posing for a photo with her young children, Iris, Jean, and George. They are on a lawn, and Anna is crouched down hugging Iris and Jean. George stands next to them. There is a fence behind them and a shadow in the foreground.
Unknown
Inadomi Family Collection, 1995
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1930
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Black and white negative
English
Image
28409 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Oxnard (Calif.)
Anselmo "Cap" Ruiz
Ruiz, Anselmo, 1870-1971
Bust portrait of Anselmo "Cap" Ruiz sitting in a chair, leaning to the left and staring straight ahead. He is wearing a dark colored cardigan, a bandana around his neck and a light colored fedora. A white colored wall with light switch and a hanging picture are visible in the background. Anselmo Ruiz was the seventh child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born April 17 1870; died July 19 1971 at 101 years of age.
Unknown
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Portrait, Bust
Black and white negative
English
Image
30418 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Anthony D. Real
Real, Anthony Duarte, 1910-1986
Full portrait of Anthony Duarte Real as a young man. He is wearing a gray suit, and a light-colored tie. He is holding a white cap in his right hand. He is looking directly at the viewer. Museum records indicate he is buried in Assumption Cemetery in Simi Valley, CA.
Unknown
A. G. Real Collection, 1994
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Portrait, Full
Black and white negative
English
Image
27693 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Simi Valley (Calif.)
Antonio Maria Ruiz
Ruiz, Antonio Maria
Full portrait of Antonio Maria Ruiz standing and looking straight ahead. He is wearing a dark colored three-piece suit with a visible pocket watch chain, a western bow tie and a top hat in his right arm. A studio backdrop and shrubs are visible in the background. Antonio Maria Ruiz was the fourth child of Jose Muermenuto Ruiz. Died in March 1922.
Tuttle, W. N.
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1910s
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Portrait, Full
Black and white negative
English
Image
30435 NP
California
Santa Barbara County (Calif.)
Santa Barbara (Calif.)
Apricot Pitting Crew Group Photo
Agricultural laborers
Apricot industry
Men, women, and children gather for a group photo under an apricot pitting shed during a day of work. A row of young boys is sitting in the front row.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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1397 OS
30.5 x 25.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
1398 OS
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Moorpark (Calif.)
Arvella Vorbeck Leaning against Cannon
Temple, Arvella Vorbeck
Plaza Park (Ventura, Calif.)
Ordnance
Women--California--Portraits
Arvella Vorbeck leans on a cannon, one arm resting on the cannon, in Plaza Park in Ventura. She looks at the viewer. She is wearing a cloche hat and gloves and a dark colored outfit and pumps. Park surroundings visible in background.
Unknown
Temple-McFarland Collection, 1995
Museum of Ventura County
1928 February
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Portrait, Full
6.5 x 8.9 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
29151
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Avenue School, 1890
School children
Avenue School (Ventura, Calif.)
Coleman, Silas E.
Class picture of students at the Avenue School, Silas E. Coleman, teacher. Names of students are listed on the back of the photo.
Back of photo transcribed text:
P-202-a
Avenue School 1890, Silas E. Coleman, teacher
Extreme lower left - T. A. McGlinchey
Upper left - Pearl Faler [Falen?]
Upper right - Grace Flint
Others, Mary Linn, Grace Foster Irene Williams-Stewart
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1890
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19 x 11.2 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
2033
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Bartlett's Band
Musicians
Bands (Music)
Group portrait of Bartlett's Band, all men, in uniform and with their instruments in hand.
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
1878
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Portrait, Group
16 x 10 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
5264
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Basketmakers and Little Girl on Mission Steps
Chumash women
Chumash Indians
Indian basket makers
Two Chumash women basket makers pose in the sun on the San Buenaventura Mission steps. Between them sits a little girl. Left to right: Apolonia Guzman, Soraida Garcia, Petra. The women are smiling at the camera. Bottom of photo reads "In the Sun."
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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301
25 x 17 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
1014
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Benedict Arnold Historical Figure
Arnold, Benedict--1741-1801
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Benedict Arnold distinguished himself as a military leader in the Revolutionary War, but became bitter when others were promoted ahead of him despite his exemplary record. As commander of West Point in 1780, he planned to betray the fort to the British but the plot was discovered and Arnold spent the rest of his life in exile. <br /><br />He married socially prominent Peggy Shippen from Philadelphia, who long endured Arnold's life as traitor.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.8
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.8
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Boxmakers at Blanchard Packinghouse in Santa Paula
Boxes
Lemon trade
Citrus fruit industry
Crates
Four male boxmakers (wooden crates for lemons) group portrait. The men are standing in front of boxes piled high. One man holds a box in one hand. Men are: Phillipe (possibly Felipe) Lopez, Jesus Gonzales, Leon Preciado and Enrique Vela. Location is Blanchard Packinghouse in Santa Paula.
Unknown
Angela Dominguez Collection, 1999
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1909
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31800 NP
Black and white negative
English
Image
31801 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Santa Paula (Calif.)
Charles Kuhlman Garden Portrait
Kuhlman, Charles
Gardens
Shows a full portrait of Charles Kuhlman lounging in the Solari home garden. Charles is seated on a grass lawn and leaning against a small, plaster column and planter. He is wearing a dark suit, straw hat, and floral boutonniere. Buildings and garden in background.
Museum records indicate that home was located on Meta and Figueroa Streets.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1915
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Sepia photograph
11 x 16.7 cm
Portrait, Full
English
Image
533
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Charles L. Hall Sr.
Hall, Charles Louis Sr.
Men--California--Portraits
Full body snapshot of Charles Louis Hall Sr. standing on the sidewalk facing the photographer. He is wearing a suit and a hat.
Unknown
1982
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Portrait, Full
14.3 x 8.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
8695
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Charles Petit, Ventura Councilman and Mayor
Petit, Charles W.
Mayors
Public officers
Grant Park (Ventura, Calif.)
Crosses
Photo of Charles W. Petit, dressed in a suit, tie, and hat standing next to Hill Cross. Grant Park in the background.
Unknown
San Buenaventura City Clerk's Office Collection, 1991
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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18 x 12.7 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
18990
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Chautauqua, Ventura
Chautauquas
Chautauqua building in Ventura with an automobile, a horse and buggy, and several people standing in front. A little girl is running on the right side of photo.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1910-1912
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13.4 x 7.7 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
1361
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Chumash Basketmakers and Little Girl on Mission Steps
Chumash women
Chumash Indians
Indian basket makers
Two Chumash women basket makers and a little girl on the San Buenaventura Mission steps. One woman is visible from the side only and the other is smiling at the camera. Photograph identifies them on a caption at the bottom of photo reading: "Standing--Petra; Sitting Apolonia Guzman; Little Girl--Soraida Garcia."
Brewster, John Calvin
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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1014
16 x 11.9 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
301
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Claudina L. D. Real and Maria Y. D. Ruiz
Real, Claudina Lugo Duarte, 1883-1968
Ruiz, Maria Ygnacia Duarte
Young women--California--Portraits
3/4 portrait in oval frame of Claudina Lugo Duarte Real and Maria Ygnacia Duarte Ruiz (seated). Real is wearing a black dress with a lace collar, black gloves and a black hat. Ruiz is wearing a black dress with a white collar. Both young women are looking directly at camera.
Unknown
A. G. Real Collection, 1994
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1900
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Portrait, Group
Black and white negative
English
Image
27688 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Clyde and Kitty Wykoff
Wykoff, Clyde
Wykoff, Kitty
Pioneers--California--Ventura County
Full portrait of Clyde Wykoff and Kitty Wykoff, standing in an orchard in Nordhoff. They were Ventura County pioneers.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1896
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Portrait, Group
12.7 x 12.8 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
547
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Coach Roy Haslett
Riave, Max, 1894-1982
Haslett, Roy
Track and field coaches
Portrait of two men standing in a field with what appears to be a school in the distance. Both men are wearing suits with vests and ties as well as hats. The man on the left is holding a small book or pamphlet, the man on the right had a ribbon pinned to his suit jacket. A group of people can be seen in the distance. "Coach Roy Haslett of Poly 1914" is written on the photograph. Museum records indicate one of the men is Roy Haslett, who was Max Riave's track coach at L.A. Polytechnic High School.
Unknown
Kandy Riave Hutman Collection, 1994
Museum of Ventura County
1914
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8.9 x 9 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
28150
California
Los Angeles County (Calif.)