A. L. Hobson on Horse
Hobson, Abram Lincoln
Horsemanship
Ventura County Fair (Ventura County, Calf.)
A. L. Hobson sits on a horse dressed up for the Ventura County Fair. Hobson holds an instrument? in his hand and is wearing a suit. Spectators are in the background.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1930
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12.5 x 18 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
11878
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
A. Levy Looking at Hogs
Levy family
Levy, Achille
Swine
Outdoor scene of A. Levy at his home in Hueneme. Levy is standing by a pig pen, and is looking over fence at three hogs. Hogs are sniffing ground and eating. Levy is wearing suit and hat. Buildings in background.
Photograph given to A. Levy Bank by W. K. Saviers, 1964-02-05
Unknown
Gift of: Ken Eastman, President, The Eastman Agency, Inc., Camarillo, Calif., 2004
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Black and white photograph
17.8 x 12.6 cm
English
Image
35932
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Port Hueneme (Calif.)
A. Norman Blacksmith Shop
Norman, Arthur
Blacksmiths
Storefronts
Exterior view of "A. Norman Blacksmithing", a blacksmith shop owned by Arthur Norman. Street corner and side of shop is visible. The shop was at the corner of Oak and Santa Clara Streets, 403 Oak St., in Ventura. Signs on building also read "horshoeing", "woodwork", and "The Bain Wagon." Other buildings adjacent to the blacksmith shop are visible.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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18 x 11 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
4574
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
A. Norman Portrait
Norman, Arthur
Blacksmiths
Full portrait of A. Norman standing on the walkway in front of what appears to be a residence. He wears a three piece suit and tie and holds a hat in his left hand. He is looking off to the viewer's right and has a small smile. According to library records, A. Norman died in 1916 and was a pioneer Ventura blacksmith.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1900
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Portrait, Full
9.5 x 14 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
3157
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
A. Ruiz Liquor Store
Liquor stores
Restaurants
Storefronts
Mounted group photograph of "Uncle Arturo's Liquor store" with many people standing along the sidewalk in front of the liquor store that reads "A. Ruiz" on a sign above the door. "Uncle Tomas" drives a horse drawn buggy parked in front of the store. The sign at the top of store advertises "Fine brands of Whiskies for Family and Medical use." The shields on either side of the entry advertise Maier & Zobelien Lager Beer. Next door to the liquor store is the United States Restaurant and advertised meals for 25 cents.
Garden City Photo Co. (San Jose, Calif.)
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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12 x 19.3 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
30448
California
A.L.T.A Survey, Lot 5, Camarillo (2 of 2)
Mission Oaks Boulevard (Camarillo, Calif.)--Maps
Real property--Maps
A.L.T.A. survey, being a division of a portion of Lot 5, City of Camarillo. Area of interest is located north of Mission Oaks Boulevard and includes Parcels 1 and 2. Acreage of each parcel is indicated as well a locations of proposed easements. Sheet 2 of 2.
USA Architects & Engineers
Martin and Associates records collection, 2014
Museum of Ventura County
1997 January
Funding: Digitization funded in part by a National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Access to Historical Records Grant (RH-103424) awarded to the Museum of Ventura County. Funding also provided by the County of Ventura and private donors.
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MVC084-96-026
61 x 92.2 cm
Map
English
Image
MVC084-96-026-01
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Camarillo (Calif.)
A.L.T.A Survey, Lot 5, Rancho Calleguas, Camarillo (1 of 2)
Mission Oaks Boulevard (Camarillo, Calif.)--Maps
Rancho Calleguas (Calif.)--Maps
Real property--Maps
A.L.T.A. survey, being a division of a portion of Lot 5, Rancho Calleguas, City of Camarillo. Area of interest, located north of Mission Oaks Boulevard and east of Lewis Road, shows a large existing building and adjacent parking areas. There is a vicinity map in the upper right corner of the sheet. (Sheet 1 of 2)
Wardle, Greg C. (Engineer)
Martin and Associates records collection, 2014
Museum of Ventura County
1996-11-12
Funding: Digitization funded in part by a National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Access to Historical Records Grant (RH-103424) awarded to the Museum of Ventura County. Funding also provided by the County of Ventura and private donors.
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MVC084-96-026
61 x 106.7 cm
Map
English
Image
MVC084-96-026-02
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Camarillo (Calif.)
A.L.T.A. Survey of Properties on Telephone Road and Victoria Avenue, Ventura
Telephone Road (Ventura, Calif.)--Maps
Victoria Avenue (Ventura, Calif.)--Maps
Parking lot
A.L.T.A. survey of properties on Telephone Road and Victoria Avenue, Ventura. Shows existing two-story building in bold, along with parking lot and spaces, and sidewalk.
USA Architects & Engineers
Martin and Associates records collection, 2014
Museum of Ventura County
1996 August
Funding: Digitization funded in part by a National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Access to Historical Records Grant (RH-103424) awarded to the Museum of Ventura County. Funding also provided by the County of Ventura and private donors.
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MVC084-96-017
59.2 x 90.3 cm
Map
English
Image
MVC084-96-017-01
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
A&P Food Store
Supermarkets
Storefronts
This image shows the exterior of the A and P (A&P) Food Store in Ventura. The store was operated by the Inadomi family. It later became the Poinsettia Bowl.
Unknown
Inadomi Family Collection, 1995
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1945
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Black and white negative
English
Image
28413 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
AB 218 The Bill that Created Ventura County
Ventura County (Calif.)
First page of handwritten copy of Assembly Bill Number 218, approved March 22, 1872, by the California State Legislature. Also contains original certification document, signed April 2, 1872 by H.H. Russell, deputy, for Drury Malone, Secretary of State, State of California.
Gift of great grand-daughter of John Hardin Bradley, founder and first publisher/editor of the Ventura Signal newspaper.
California State Assembly
An act to create the County of Ventura. Call number: 352.07949
Museum of Ventura County
April 2, 1872
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36 x 12.5 cm
English
text
An act to create the County of Ventura. Call number: 352.07949
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Abalones and Lobsters Caught at Puerto Vallarta
Abalones
Lobsters
Shows lobsters and abalones arrange on a striped surfboard. Caught at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Photographer's shadow visible in lower left. A person's legs are visible in the upper center.
Unknown
Joyce Cantrell Collection, 1991
Museum of Ventura County
1940 October
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Black and white negative
English
Image
19770
Abandoned Oil Drilling Site
Oil well drilling
Bird's eye view of old abandoned drilling site, with dilapidated buildings in view. "Presently this type of operation would be cleaned up and wells 'capped' for future use or discard."
Unknown
Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, Visual Aids Department, 1987
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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30.8 x 22.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
14161 OS
California
ABD Storage Area
Storage facilities
Pallets (Shipping, storage, etc.)
Bird's-eye view of the ABD storage area. Shows men working among stacks of crates and pallets. Copy from CBC (Construction Battalion Center) Library.
Unknown
Construction Battalion Center Library, 1986
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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11641
Black and white photograph
12.7 x 16 cm
English
Image
11640
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
ABD Storage Area
Storage facilities
Pallets (Shipping, storage, etc.)
Railroad trains
Bird's-eye view of the ABD storage area. Shows men working among stacks of crates and pallets. Train visible in foreground. Copy from CBC (Construction Battalion Center) Library.
Unknown
Construction Battalion Center Library, 1986
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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11640
Black and white photograph
12.7 x 15.4 cm
English
Image
11641
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Abigail Adams Historical Figure
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818
Presidents' spouses--United States
Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams was known for her lively intelligence, for her wit and for her promotion of women’s rights. She read philosophy, poetry and politics. Abigail Adams was a great comfort to her husband as he shared his thoughts by letters during his many absences. Abigail was also mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.162
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.162
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Abundio Sanchez and Grandson Adrian Sanchez
Sanchez, Abundio
Sanchez, Adrian
Grandfathers
Grandsons
Abundio Sanchez stands alongside his grandson Adrian, a boy of about 4, holding Adrian's hand in one of his. They stand on a sidewalk in front of a brick building with an arched window just behind them. Abundio wears a three piece suit, tie, and hat. Adrian wears overalls.
Unknown
Mary Sanchez Rios Collection, 1999
Museum of Ventura County
1941
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Portrait, Group
Black and white negative
English
Image
31757 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Fillmore (Calif.)
Abundio Sanchez Family
Sanchez family
Brothers and sisters
Sanchez, Refugio
Sanchez, Soledad
Sanchez, Guadalupe
Sanchez, Arnulfo
Rios, Mary Sanchez, 1912-2006
Mexican American families
Children of Abundio and Concepción Sanchez pose for a full group portrait outside of a home. Some are seated and some are standing and all are looking at the viewer. L-R: Refugio "Ruth", Soledad, Guadalupe, Arnulfo, and Maria "Mary".
Unknown
Mary Sanchez Rios Collection, 1999
Museum of Ventura County
1921 November
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Portrait, Family
Black and white negative
English
Image
31791 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Fillmore (Calif.)
Achille Levy Home
Waterman, Anna Levy
Single story houses
Levy family
Exterior view of the Achille Levy family home in Hueneme. The home has a porch. Mrs. Anna Levy Waterman sits on the front porch steps. Walkway up to the house and front landscaping visible.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
1890
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8 x 5.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
4045
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Port Hueneme (Calif.)
Acme Bottling Works
Business enterprises--California--Ventura
Side-view from the street of Acme Bottling Works, northwest corner of Hemlock and Poli Streets in Ventura
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Black and white photograph
12.5 x 18 cm
English
Image
2614
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Action Shot From Basketball Game Between Oxnard and Ventura High Schools, 1987
Oxnard High School (Oxnard, Calif.)
Ventura High School (Ventura, Calif.)
Basketball players
Oxnard High School's Walter Bell weaves between Ventura High School's Nathan Hantgin and Cory Brown during a basketball game at Ventura High School. Another Oxnard High School player is watching the play happen. There is a crowd of spectators in the background. Ventura County Star-Free Press taken29 Dec 1987, published 30 Dec 1987.
Crane, David
1988
Museum of Ventura County
1987-12-29
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13 x 17.7 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
14430
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Actor Toby Otani
Otani, Toby
Otani family
Motion picture actors and actresses
Costume
This image shows Toby Otani in costume during a live stage performance in Hollywood. Toby is a member of the Otani family of Oxnard. He went on to enjoy an acting career in Hollywood.
Unknown
Kato Family Collection, 1995
Museum of Ventura County
1949
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25.4 x 20.3 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
28240
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Oxnard (Calif.)
Actors Filming "The Sheik"
Motion pictures--Production and direction
Hollywood Beach (Oxnard, Calif.)
Actors in the film "The Sheik" carry another actor in a palanquin or litter. There is also another actor on a chariot next to them pulled by two horses. Filmed at Hollywood by the Sea, The Sheik is a 1921 silent romantic drama starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1920
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12.9 x 9.5 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
26838
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Oxnard (Calif.)
Actors in a Play, Upper Ojai Theater
Actors
Theater
Costumes
Woody and Erica Ch---leliss in a play at the Upper Ojai Theater, 1946. Woody looks concerned and stands behind Erica, seated with a forlorn or concerned look on her face.
Unknown
Betty Matson Collection, 1995
Museum of Ventura County
1946
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Black and white negative
English
Image
28396
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Actors Performing a Stunt in a Car
Motion pictures--Production and direction
Actors
Stunt driving
Actors in a convertible seemingly fly off a broken bridge. Image taken from ground below the bridge. There are appear to be two men in the photo off of the bridge, one appears to be running equipment (right). Library records indicate: "Actors (not stunt men) movie making near Camarillo."
Unknown
1983
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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26 x 20.4 cm
Black and white photograph
English
Image
10125
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Camarillo (Calif.)
Addie Webster Borgstrom
Borgstrom, Addie Webster
Unknown
Mounted oval bust portrait of Addie Webster Borgstrom, wearing a high collared blouse or dress and earrings. She is looking to the left of camera. There are two photos available. One appears to be colored in and the other is sepia toned. The sepia toned photo indicates: "Born in Ohio. Came to Ventura about 1870 or 1875."
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1870s
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Color Photograph
Portrait, Bust
21 x 29 cm
Sepia photograph
English
Image
9720 OS
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)