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Douglas Shivley Painting Outdoors
Outdoor scene showing artist Douglas Shivley painting at an easel. He is seated on a stool and is facing the viewer. He is painting a panel that is facing away from the viewer. Trees and mountains in background.
Beatrice Wood at Pottery Wheel
Close up view of artist Beatrice Wood working at the pottery wheel in her Ojai studio. Beatrice wears a smock over her clothes and her hair pulled back. She leans forward toward the pottery as she shapes it with one hand.
Robert Wood Painting in Studio
Interior scene showing artist Robert Wood seated in front of an easel in his art studio. Robert is facing away from the viewer. His painting is visible, showing ocean waves.
Kathleen Conti and "Muptami - Memory" Mural
Full view of artist Kathleen Conti and her mural "Muptami - Memory" displayed at the Ventura City Hall. The mural draws from Chumash petroglyphs to celebrate the heritage of Ventura County. Kathleen sits on an architectural support next to the mural,…
Casting the Junipero Serra Statue
Outdoor scene showing sculptor John Palo Kangus with wife and concrete molder working on the Junipero Serra statue in front of the Ventura County Courthouse (now Ventura City Hall, 2026). Kangus and his wife stand on scaffolding around the statue.…
Guest Artists at Ojai Music Festival Rehearsal and Reception
Group photo showing six men and women standing in a semi-circle and conversing. Group are guest artists at the Ojai Music Festival. Taken during the rehearsal and reception. Taken for Ventura County Star-Free Press 29 May 1987, published 30 May, 31…
Kevin Schnockelen in Art Studio
Interior scene showing fine artist Kevin Schnockelen seated on a stool in an art studio. Kevin wears a t-shirt and jeans. He sits with legs crossed and hands on his knee. Two large paintings are displayed behind him. Taken 27 April 1987 for the…
Norman Kirk Painting Outdoors
Outdoor scene showing artist and Ventura College teacher, Norman Kirk painting at an easel. Kirk is standing in the cover of a large tree with prominent knots. Kirk wears jeans and a dark jacket. Trees and outdoor furniture in background. Taken for…
Lawrence Hinckley Painting at Easel
Interior scene showing artist Lawrence Hinckley at the Artists' Barn in Fillmore. He is seated in a wicker chair and holds a paint palette in one hand, painting a scene with the other. He paints a canvas supported on an easel. Hinckley is an older…
Ruth Daily Livingston Sailing
Outdoor scene taken on a sailboat. View looks back at Ruth Daily Livingston seated with two unidentified men. One of the men is standing. Ropes, rigging, and portions of boat visible in foreground.
Mother's Day Brunch at Pierpont Inn
Interior scene at the Pierpont Inn showing the Mother's Day Brunch with Delta Theta Tau, Zeta Epsilon chapter. Vera O'Hearn on the left side, facing the viewer, unidentified woman to the right. Women and other tables in background.
Dean Hobbs Blanchard and Women at Dinner
Interior scene of Dean Hobbs Blanchard sitting at a dinner table with two unidentified Chinese women. Blanchard has his arms around both women's shoulders. Woman on right is smiling. Woman on left wears a dark dress and glasses. Table is filled with…
Dinner Party
Interior scene of a group of men and women gathered around a table for a dinner or banquet. Man and and woman on far left are identified as Dr. Charles and Arvella Temple. Group is dressed in fancy clothes that appear to be in "Old Western" and…
Chinese Farmworkers Sharing a Meal
Outdoor scene showing a group of Chinese farmworkers sharing a meal. Five men shown (two only partially visible) seated at a low table. They wear Chinese-style and mixed Western-Chinese-style clothing. Three platters are arranged on the table. The…
Preparing Dinner, Morning Glory Circle of Saticoy Community Church
Interior scene showing five women preparing food in a kitchen. Women are wearing shirts and clothing of mid-20th century styles. In foreground is a preparation table holding dishes and trays of food. Women are part of the Morning Glory Circle of…
Mrs. Hoffman's Thanksgiving Table
Indoor Scene showing two young girls standing next to the dinner table at Mrs. Hoffman's Thanksgiving celebration. Table is set with tablecloth and plates, and a roast bird is visible.
Dorothea Sarli Displaying Pastries
Portrait of Dorothea Sarli of Port Hueneme displaying a basket of dinner rolls and a fruit braid. Dorothea is smiling at the viewer and is wearing an apron with "Breadmake" embroidered at the top. Basket is wicker with a gingham cloth. Fruit braid is…
Ventura Business College Grounds
Outdoor scene showing a lawn with trees and palms at the Ventura Business College. In distance is a man laying on the lawn. Buildings visible on the side of image, and benches arranged around the lawn. Trees and a low-growing palm cast a canopy of…
Painting Displayed on Easel
Interior scene showing a framed landscape painting displayed on an easel. Painting seems to show houses and hills. Frame is ornate and appears metallic. Mantel visible behind easel is decorated with framed portraits.
Family at Dinner Table
Interior scene showing a family seated at a dinner table. Chairs are arranged so that parents and four children face the viewer. Man sits on left side of table, woman on right, with children seated between them. Plates, platers, pitchers, and other…
Man and Dog
Outdoor scene showing an unidentified man and a spotted dog. Man is wearing a light-colored shirt and trousers. He is sitting on what appears to be a cellar entrance or small shed. Dog is standing on hind legs with front paws on man's leg. Man is…
Daily Family Picnic
Outdoor scene at the E. W. Daily home, showing a family picnic. Group of family members are seated at a picnic table, some turning to look at viewer. Plates, cups, and other food items on table. Trees surround picnic space. People seen in photo…
Daily Family Picnic
Outdoor scene of a group of men and women eating at a picnic table. Event is a family picnic at the E. W. Daily home. Some people look towards the viewer, others appear to be conversing. Man second from left is smoking a pipe. Bottles, pots,…
Ray and Gladys Daily Coffman
Outdoor full-body portrait of Ray and Gladys (Daily) Coffman. Gladys wears a hat or headband and a patterned dress with belt. Ray wears light-colored shirt and pants, and wears his hair with a middle part. They both smile towards the viewer. Trees…
Overturned Train Engine
Outdoor scene showing an overturned train engine. Engine appears to have slid down a hill. It is on its side and covered in debris or tree branches. Hill in background.