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Robert Elwell
Full portrait of Robert Elwell in a suit and tie. He is wearing a derby or bowler hat and is holding a walking stick, looking to the right of the camera.
Lazaro Ruiz
Full portrait of Lazaro Ruiz, wearing a three piece suit with a tie, looking into the camera. One arm is rested on an armchair with a fur draped over it. Lazaro was born on Dec. 12, 1862 and died Jan. 9, 1912 at age 50.
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.
Native Sons, Native Daughters Headquarters
Group photo of several women sitting or standing on the sidewalk in front of the open doors to a building. One of the building windows reads "Welcome Pioneers" and other other window has writing that is illegible. Library records state: "Native sons,…
Ventura Fire Department, 1900, Portraits
Individual bust portraits of the members of the Ventura Fire Department, 1900. Printed on the image is "Presented by J.H. Scotford, 6 March 1900."
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
View of Santa Paula, California
Distant view of Santa Paula, showing several buildings and farmhouses, as well as fields and some farm animals. Image mounted on cardboard.
Honorable W. Cannon Family Photo
Four women and three men in formal attire pose in a studio, some sitting and some standing. They are family of Honorable W. Cannon, but family members are not identified by name.
La Fever Webster
Portrait bust of La Fever Webster. He is wearing a two-piece suit, a bow tie, and is displaying his medal of honor. According to library records: "Civil War veteran, an Andersonville survivor, and a Ventura County pioneer. He was successively a…
Gabriel Ruiz - Full Portrait
Full body portrait of Gabriel Ruiz sitting sideways on a wooden chair with his left arm rested on the back of the chair. He is wearing a light colored suit and staring straight ahead. Gabriel Ruiz was the son of Maria Ygnacio Lugo and Jose Ruiz. Born…
Jose Arturo Ruiz
Portrait of Jose Arturo Ruiz standing straight with full body down to the knees in view. Ruiz is wearing a three-piece suit with a pocket watch chain in view. He is also holding a cowboy hat in his left hand and a walking cane in his right. Jose…
Doraliza Ruiz
Oval portrait bust of Doraliza Ruiz sitting upright in a diagonal profile view. Doraliza Ruiz was the second child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born August 24 1861; died March 2 1894.
Jose Arturo Ruiz - Young
Rectangular portrait bust of Jose Arturo Ruiz sitting and staring slightly to the left in a light colored suit. The picture is undated but he is probably in his teenage years. Jose Arturo Ruiz was the eldest son of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born…
Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz
Rectangular portrait bust of Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz in a suit, smiling and staring straight ahead. Instead of a photograph border marking the bust, the picture fades into the blank portions of the picture. Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz was the fourth child of…
Thomas G. Ruiz
Rectangular portrait bust of Thomas G. Ruiz sitting and staring straight ahead with a light smile. He is wearing a three piece suit with a pocket watch chain and lapel pin in view. Thomas G. Ruiz was the fifth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz.…
Marcelina Acacia Ruiz Latillade
Figure portrait of Marcelina Acacia Ruiz Latillade standing in a dark colored dress with Royal Insurance Company patches striped down the skirt, a Hammons sash over her torso, and a Royal Insurance Company cap with bows. She is holding up a knee-high…
Albertina Ruiz
Oval portrait bust of Albertina Ruiz sitting straight and upright with her head and gaze in a left diagonal profile. She is wearing a dark dress that has a light, frilly ruff and collar. Albertina Ruiz was the sixth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota…
Albertina Ruiz
Portrait bust of Albertina Ruiz in a diagonal left profile view. She is wearing a dark colored floral shawl with a cross pendant. Albertina Ruiz was the sixth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born January 19 1867; died November 20 1901 at 34…
Maria Martina Cota Ruiz and Rafaela Francisca Romona Cota Ruiz
Full portrait of Maria Martina Cota Ruiz seated to the left of her standing sister Rafaela Francisca Romona [Ramona ?] Cota Ruiz. They are both wearing dresses and Maria is resting her right arm on a wooden table. Maria Ruiz was the wife of Gabriel…
House of the Angel
Adobe known as "House of the Angel" nestled in a hill near Hill School in Ventura, California. View of Ventura Avenue below. Writing on the photo in marker.
Mill School
Exterior view of Mill School, which appears to be one-room schoolhouse with a bell tower. Steps lead up to double doors, one of which is open. A fence can be seen in the background running behind the school. Writing on photo: "To Lillian Kingston…
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Exterior distant view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalem.
Ventura High School Players
Ventura High School Players, actors dressed up for a Dickens play possibly, group portrait. Photo has numbers written on it, and actors are identified from left to right:
Harry Cooke, Agnes Selby, Grace Bean, Josie Livingstone, Tustin Nicoles, Ruth…
Harry Cooke, Agnes Selby, Grace Bean, Josie Livingstone, Tustin Nicoles, Ruth…
White House Baseball Club
Group photo of the White House Baseball Club, a team of young male baseball players in uniform in three rows. In the top row there is a man between two of the players, and is presumably a coach. The coach holds two flags that read "White House." A…
C. G. Bartlett's First Home in Ventura, California
First home of C.G. Bartlett on Santa Clara Street in Ventura. He later moved across the street once a newer home was built. Front exterior view of a two story home with ornate designs on the front porch and eaves. Front porch/portico has a gazebo on…
Mrs. J. H. Cawelti
Three-quarters portrait of Mrs. J. H. Cawelti standing with an arm resting on an upholstered chair's back and her other arm across her torso, its hand resting on the chair. She is looking off to the viewer's left. Mrs. Cawelti is wearing a dark long…