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Record of Survey consisting of two sheets of a portion of Rancho Simi, as delineated upon Map entitled "Map of the Lands of Rancho Simi in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, California." Recorded in Book 3 of Miscellaneous Records (Maps) page 7.…

Vietnam Veteran and former Navy Pilot, Harvey Champlin, declares that voting is not only a right, but a responsibility.

Douglas Daugherty & young son sliding downhill on snow near Pine Mountain along Highway 33. A girl stands behind them. Ventura County Star-Free Press taken 17 Mar 1986, published 18 Mar 1986.

Julia Sandoval carrying a sign and child at protest of the "English only" ordinance in Fillmore. Child is holding small American flag and is drinking from bottle. Sandoval's sign reads "Down with Insensitivity." Other protesters visible on sides and…

Joe Mendoza carrying an American flag at the front of a march to protest the "English only" ordinance in Fillmore. Crowd of other protestors visible behind Mendoza, some carrying signs. Legible signs read "Respect all cultures," "Retract the…

View of the Japanese Cemetery in Oxnard, looking east. Gravestones and posts fill the view. Brush and weeds have overgrown many of the grave markers. White posts were used to mark the older graves, and many of the names have been worn away. A blue…

View of the Japanese Cemetery in Oxnard, bordered on left by Pleasant Valley Road, and on right by Etting Road. Fence surrounding cemetery in foreground. Shows gravestones and posts marking grave sites. Grounds are overgrown with foliage. Building…

View of the Japanese Cemetery taken from the intersection of Pleasant Valley (left) and Etting (right) Roads, looking east. Perimeter fence and overgrown foliage partially obscure view of the grave markers. Grove of blue gum trees in background.…

Strawberry fields at Colonia and Rose Rd. across from City of Oxnard Multi Service Center. Background - Union Bank tower and Gonzales Rd.

Agricultural laborers picking strawberries - Rose and Gonzales Road, Oxnard.

Agricultural laborers picking strawberries at Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road, Oxnard.

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From approximately 2009 to 2016, Ventura County residents participated in a global charity dance event called "Thrill the World." At the same time all around the world, people would dance to Michael Jackson's…

I had never been in a march before, but the Million Woman March held in L.A. was awesome & uplifting; especially because I shared the experience with my close friends, Shante Durisseau & Terry Marvin!

I had the honor of meeting wife of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, Mrs. Myrlie Evers; speaker at Moorpark High School. She is also a member of my sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

I've taken great pride in working as Inspector and clerk at the Polls. What a privilege after the struggle women endured during the Suffrage Movement!

Protest March Simi Valley - Shante Durriseau, Debra Bagley & Terry Marvin

Members of the Channel Islands Chapter, the Links, Inc. at NAACP rally, Ventura.

Variety of Protest signs at Simi Valley rally.

Channel Islands Chapter members with Suffragettes @ Ventura County Women’s Festival.

Channel Islands Chapter Links members with Suffragette

Bagley family of Simi Valley supporting the BLM Simi Valley Rally.

Board of Supervisors acknowledging women history month.

Channel Islands members supporting the NAACP.

Members of the Channel Islands Chapter, the Links, Inc. supporting women/civil rights since 1982.

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[User contributed description] Carmen Ramirez worked tirelessly to protect local…