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Charlie Sem in Field
Outdoor scene of Charlie Sem standing in a field. He wears work pants and shirt with rolled sleeves. He stands with hands behind his back and looks toward the viewer. Houses in background.
Sem Sisters, Mabel Hing, and Ann Gow
Studio portrait showing five young girls wearing white dresses, hair bows, and short-bobbed hair. L-R: Mabel Hing, Annie Sem, Daisy Sem, Sue Sem, and Ann Gow. Daisy sits in the center on a chair. Annie and Sue sit on the arms of the chair. Mabel and…
Sem Sisters
Studio portrait of Annie, Daisy, and Sue Sem. Daisy sits in a chair, with Annie and Sue standing beside her. The girls wear loose, flapper-style dresses and bobbed hair. Daisy's hair has finger waves.
Sue and Annie Sem on Prop Train
Portrait of Sue and Annie Sem standing on the platform of a painted train backdrop. Sign on railing reads, "Tiajuana Mexico". Sue wears a fur lined coat and cloche hat. Annie wears a coat and poses with hand on her hip. Both have bobbed hair and…
Sue Sem and Kim Ung
Studio portrait of Sue Sem and Kim Ung. Sue wears a calf-length wrap dress with Chinese watercolor pattern. She holds a clutch purse. Her hair is bobbed. Kim wears a light-colored, double breasted suit. Both look towards the viewer.
Charlie Sem
Studio portrait of Charlie Sem posing next to a small table. He wears a pinstriped suit and looks towards the viewer.
Women and Children
Outdoor scene showing two women, a child, and two toddlers. R-L: Loretta Ung, Sue Sem, James Jue, Jr., Daisy Jue, and Barbara Jue. Sue is holding Loretta in her arms and Daisy holds Barbara. James stands between the two women and appears to be…
Wilbur and Mabel Hing
Outdoor portrait of Wilbur and Mabel Hing standing by a stone staircase. Wilbur wears a light colored suit and holds a fedora-style hat in his hands. His hair is parted and slicked back. Mabel wears a dark dress and coat with ascot or scarf. She is…
Toy Ah Tim and Henry Sem
Studio portrait of Toy Ah Tim (seated) and Henry Sem (standing). Toy Ah Tim wears an embroidered satin dress. A purse is on her lap. Henry wears a sweater, light-colored pants, shirt, and tie. Both look towards the viewer.
Loretta Ung on Scooter
Outdoor scene of Loretta Ung as a young toddler riding a scooter. She smiles widely towards the viewer's right. Plants and boxes visible in background.
Charlie Sem
Outdoor portrait of Charlie Sem as a young man. He stands on a beach or shrubland. He wears a shirt with rolled sleeves, a sweater vest, pants, and leg wrappings. He stands casually and looks towards the viewer. Houses in background.
Henry and Annie Sem
Outdoor portrait of Henry and Annie Sem as children. Henry wears a pair of overalls. Annie wears a striped sweater, skirt, and bobbed hair. They stand in a grass field and look towards the viewer. Buildings in background.
Women and Toddlers
Outdoor scene showing two women and two toddlers. Women L-R, Sue Sem and Daisy Jue. Children L-R, Loretta Ung and Barbara Jue. Loretta is riding a small scooter. Daisy holds Barbara's hands, and Sue leans down to Loretta. Both women smile towards the…
Women and Young Children
Outdoor scene showing two women watching over young child and toddlers. Women identified as Sue Sem and Daisy Jue. Children identified as Loretta Ung, and Barbara and James Jue, Jr. James holds a long stick and wears overalls. One toddler is ridding…
Barbara Jue as a Child
Shows Barbara Jue as a young child or toddler. She has short hair and is looking towards the right of the view. Portion of an older child visible on left, holding Barbara's hand. A wooden door is behind them
Harry Jue
Outdoor portrait of Harry Jue as a young man. He wears a dark colored suit with jacket, vest, and pressed trousers. He has one hand in a pocket, the other holds a hat. His hair is slicked back. A wooden fence behind him.
Snowy View of Ventura Avenue
View of Ventura Avenue from the Cross. Snow covers Ventura Avenue and the mountains.
View of Ventura Avenue
View of Ventura Avenue from a hill looking west. Large building near the center bottom of photo is the DeAnza Apartments located on Simpson Street. Past the Avenue is Diablo Canyon on Taylor Ranch.
Ventura Avenue in the Rain
Street view of Ventura Avenue in the rain. Cars driving in background. Two cars are parked, one on each side of the street. Trees and palms line left side. Welding shop on right side.
Ventura Avenue in the Rain
Street view of Ventura Avenue in the rain. Car is driving on right side of street, away from viewer. Several other cars are parked on the left side of the street. Trees and palms line right side. Two stores visible, with signs for a welding shop and…
Hill's Photo Service
Shows exterior storefront of Hill's Photo Service. The shop was located at 610 N. Ventura Avenue, and was operated by David W. Hill. Several signs visible in window.
Marcella Anderson in 1901 Cadillac
Marcella Wilson Anderson (Mrs. Philip) sitting in a 1901 Cadillac in front of her father's business. Al. G. Wilson Service Shop, located at the northwest corner of Ventura Avenue and Main Street. Other automobiles and storefront behind Marcella. Sign…
Crooked Palm
View of a crooked palm tree on Ventura Avenue. Palm's trunk has a distinctive 90 degree bend to the right.
Westside of Ventura Avenue Looking West
Street scene of the west side of Ventura Avenue looking west, near the corner of Main Street. Shows vacant lot in center, fenced off lot on left, and unidentified buildings to right and in background.
Main Street and Ventura Avenue Looking West
Street view of the north side the corner of Main Street and Ventura Avenue looking west. Shows intersection. Unidentified buildings in distance. Mountains in background.