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Bulldozer Cutting Fire Break
Scene showing a bulldozer cutting a fire break near Arbolada in Meiners Oaks. Dark smoke fills the air. A scouting helicopter is visible overhead. Museum records include note: "Fire too close--bulldozer leaving."
For the Love of Flowers, 2002 Exhibit Postcard
Postcard showing a watercolor of irises by artist Timberly Dunn. The postcard is for an exhibit titled "For the Love of Flowers" running September 14 through October 21, 2002 at Camarillo Johrei Center, Camarillo, CA. Exhibit featured watercolorist…
The Camarillo Ranch Home
Front view of Don Adolfo's home, a multi story Victorian style clapboard house. The largest part of the house is two stories, but there is attic turret in the middle of the roof, and a large turret on the right that is three stories. The home is…
St. John's Seminary and College
Exterior front and side view of St. John's Seminary and College, including some of the landscaping around the building.
[No publisher stated, KV2683-1]
[No publisher stated, KV2683-1]
Group Photo, Third Grade Class, Plaza School
Group photo of the third grade class at Plaza School. There are four rows are children standing on steps in front of the school and one row sitting. The teacher is on the left and two other adults on the right.
San Buenaventura, Cal., 1877: Being a "Birds Eye" View of Downtown Ventura
Bird's eye view of Ventura in 1877, with a view "From the Bay, Looking North" as written along the bottom of the map. Ships, wharf, beach, Poli Street, Downtown Ventura, Ventura Avenue, and mountains in image.
[Notes: Lithograph by A. L. Bancroft…
[Notes: Lithograph by A. L. Bancroft…
Piru Mansion
Exterior view of the driveway leading up to the Piru Mansion and of the front and side of the mansion. Mansion appears to be in disrepair, as it has overgrown landscaping, a cracked driveway, and overgrown climbing shrubbery on the mansion itself.…
Front view of San Buenaventura Mission
Snapshot of the front of the San Buenaventura Mission
Main Altar of San Buenaventura Mission
Snapshot of the main alter, including crucifix and saints, at the San Buenaventura Mission. Library records indicate this is the original altar.
Interior of the San Buenaventura Mission chapel
Snapshot of the interior of the San Buenaventura Mission from the back of the chapel
Southeast Missouri State Teachers College Group Photo
Group photo of men, women and a small group of children labeled "Southeast Missouri State Teachers College 1921". The group is gathered in front of a large building around the front steps. There are red ink arrows point out (L) Arvella Vorbeck and…
José Arnaz
Bust portrait of José Arnaz, son of Don José de Arnaz.
Edith Barnes Graduation Photo
Edith Barnes, Ventura High School graduation full portrait.
Photograph of Tabitha Maria Barnes
Photographic portrait of Tabitha Maria Barnes (Merton's mother)
Saint Anthony's Seminary in Santa Barbara
Mounted photo of the exterior of Saint Anthony's Seminary in Santa Barbara. It is a brick 3 or 4 story structure with arched and dormer windows. Stone crosses decorate the front and sides of building and there is a low brick wall along the front of…
Infant Portrait
Seated portrait of unidentified infant wearing a white gown looking to the left of camera. An arm is holding infant up.
Hueneme Beach Prayer Group
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His Dream Fulfilled Center, Overseer Rev. Dr.…
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His Dream Fulfilled Center, Overseer Rev. Dr.…
Marine Clock
(Clock, Ship’s) 30-hour marine clock cased in brass and wood used on Ventura’s first pier
Mr. Joseph Wolfson, son-in-law of Juan Camarillo, spearheaded the creation of Ventura’s first pier and operated the wharf in its infancy. He used this marine…
Mr. Joseph Wolfson, son-in-law of Juan Camarillo, spearheaded the creation of Ventura’s first pier and operated the wharf in its infancy. He used this marine…
Charles Robinson
3/4 portrait of Charles Robinson leaning on an ornate column featuring a carved lion's head covered in a fur and a plaque of a man with a gun. Robinson is wearing a suit with a vest and a pocket chain. He is looking to the right of the viewer.…
Shingoro Takasugi Inside the Asahi Market
This image shows Singoro Takasuki, proprietor of the Asahi Market, standing inside the store. Advertising signage from the period can be seen on the walls in the background. In the foreground grocery carts, a scale, and sales counter are visible.…
Late Boris Brott receiving an award from late Carmen Ramirez
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New West Symphony lost two people in the same year to car accidents. Founding Music Director Boris Brott and Supervisor Carmen Ramirez. Both were incredible champions for the arts. We will miss them!
New West Symphony lost two people in the same year to car accidents. Founding Music Director Boris Brott and Supervisor Carmen Ramirez. Both were incredible champions for the arts. We will miss them!
Teto's Produce Oxnard - Wear A Mask
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The video was filmed at Teto's Produce in…
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The video was filmed at Teto's Produce in…
Survey Locating Exterior Lines of Lands of Sexton Ranch Company
Survey locating exterior lines of lands of Sexton Ranch Co.
[Notes: Upper Sexton canyon area E of Ventura, Calif; K - 4, Automobile Club of Southern California, Map of Ventura County, ©2003]
[Notes: Upper Sexton canyon area E of Ventura, Calif; K - 4, Automobile Club of Southern California, Map of Ventura County, ©2003]
Cunnane Tract Sewer Grades Proposal
Drawing and map of the proposed sewer grades development number 2 in the Cunnane Tract, City of San Buenaventura. At the top of the plan is a map that shows Loma Vista Road, Virginia Drive, Lexington Drive, an unnamed alley, and parcels of land…