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cuadrilla_jalisiense_restored_Final.jpg
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This panoramic photo was donated by a grandson of a bracero from Jalisco, Mexico. It features a Bracero crew or cuadrilla that worked in Ventura County in the 1950s and was supervised by Rudy (last name unknown) who is…

District Attorney B.T. Williams, 1873
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B.T. Williams: In September 1873, B.T. Williams was elected district attorney and served two consecutive two-year terms. He was elected superior court judge in 1884 and served as such for 18 years.

B.T. Williams…

Spears Saloon, First county courthouse
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In 1873, the first county offices – including the courthouse – were located on the second floor of Spear’s Saloon, owned by Henry Spear. The building was located in downtown Ventura on the corner of Main and Palm…

Ventura County Sheriff Andrew Snodgrass
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Andrew Snodgrass was the 5th Ventura County Sheriff and served from 1882-1890. His son was the famous professional baseball player, Fred Snodgrass. He also looks a lot like Alec Baldwin!

The Cross
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There are not enough words to accurately describe the feeling of how magical and special this place is. You have to visit the Cross...

Mexican Folklorico Dancers at the Historic Olivas Adobe
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Dancers from Ballet Folklorico Bell Arts, entertain guests at a wedding at the Historic Olivas Adobe on September 17, 2022. This unique group of Mexican folklorico dance was founded over 15 years ago by Rebecca Duran…

Genghis Khan Exhibit-Ronald Reagan Presidential Library-2018
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This mask was part of the Genghis Khan exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in 2018. This exhibit was truly fabulous and incredibly informative.

Pompeii-Exhibit-RR-Pres-Library-Dec-2018.jpg
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The 2018 Pompeii Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was truly heartbreaking yet captivating. It is hard to imagine the events that unfolded that fateful day, but this image certainly captures a…

Harry Nelson Speaks at the Opening of the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in 1991
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It is special as it was the opening day of the new Channel Islands Maritime Museum. So many people helped to make this day possible including Harry Nelson and Martin "Bud" Smith. Both Harry and Bud have passed but the…

First Car Owned By Ventura County Sheriff - In Year 1906 Stevens Durea
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First Car Owned By Ventura County Sheriff - In Year 1906 Stevens Durea.
Left to Right
Dick Haydon, Undersheriff
Bill McGlinchey, Constable;
Ed Mercer, Chauffeur;
E. G. McMartin, Sheriff

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1918: Transito de la Muerte and sister Venita at their home 389 Charles St. Moorpark
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The history of one of the Corralejo families of Moorpark. There were several, all related.

1930:  Jacinta and Alvino Corralejo of Moorpark CA.
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Early pioneers of Moorpark and many more Corralejos including Alvino's father Lucio also of Moorpark.

1951: Corralejo cousins from Charles St. in Moorpark
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Left to Right: Robert, Adolfo, Jess, Luis Jr., Transito de la Muerte, Teodoro, Jorge

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Left to right back row: Oldest daughter Venita, Jacinta, Alvino. Front row: Transito de la Muerte, Teodoro, Guadalupe

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Very mobile and independent at 95, Alvino maintained his house nearby Transito de la Muerte's house which he gifted to him. He gardened a great deal on his yard and Transito's too. He passed at 97 years.

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Community Unity created for a historical city to Transition to a beach and Mountain View 360 degrees with improvements and contributions from all residents and government employees.

NIKO-at-Ventura-College.jpg
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On May 10, 2019, during the 25th year since its founding Ventura Music Festival, in collaboration with various groups and individuals from the American Lithuanian community, presented an innovative musical group New…
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