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Portrait studio view of a flower identified as a peony. Shows a single flower with several branches of small elliptic leaves. The flower appears to be sprouting from a small pile of soil.

Outdoor view of a field of flowers, likely morning glories. The flowers are trumpet shaped and have cordate, heart-shaped leaves. The plants completely fill the view.

Group portrait of the graduating class of Ventura High School, circa 1898. American flag used as backdrop.

Museum records includes note that indicates: Woman on far right is Adaline Kelsey. Man on top left is Ernest Duval. 1st row standing, 3rd…

Portrait of Kate Detroy Duval. She appears to be holding a bouquet of flowers. She looks to the viewer's left. Her former home is designated as City of Ventura Historical Landmark 74.

Museum records indicate that Kate Detroy Duval was the wife of…

Thirteen men kneel down in front of drums, in front of the Ventura County Courthouse. At least one appears to be in a uniform. Museum records indicate that this was the largest haul of contraband on the Pacific coast. 65 drums of 196 proof alcohol…

Rancho Sespe exhibit at the 1924 Ventura County Fair of what appear to be lemons or some other citrus fruit. Crates in the display read "gold stripe", "white stripe", "red stripe", and some have a circular label that reads "Sunkist".

Stereopticon print of a group of men and women on a road next to a Camino Real bell and an open car. Library records: "Group photo, Summit Casitas Pass Rd. Trip to Sta. Barbara. 3 auto loads. 21 May 1912. M/M Pelegrini; M/M Austin Pelegrini; M/M S.…

A man leans over a section of rocky hillside and checks for oil using an instrument.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

A truck is parked next to an oil well blow-out. Mountains in the background.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

A view of an oil derrick from afar, cars parked all around it.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Bird's eye view of an oil derrick that appears to be under construction. Construction equipment and scaffolding around the derrick is visible.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite…

A man in a hard hat leans down on the ground holding an oil drill bit into the ground.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Four men work with an oil drill.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

View of oil derricks and drilling equipment on oil fields.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Closeup view of an oil field pump. Oil derrick in background.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Bird's eye view of an oil field, with mountains and agricultural fields in the background.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Several men work to lay an oil pipeline around a bend. There is a construction vehicle securing some of the pipe as it gets placed.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown…

Bird's eye view of several crude oil storage tanks.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Bird's eye view of ships loading oil in a harbor. Ships, buildings, and oil storage tanks visible, as well as water surrounding harbor and tracks running through the harbor.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry -…

Closeup view of a ship loading oil. A Union 76 storage tank is in left foreground of the image.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Bird's eye view of oil tanker in the ocean.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Closeup view of tank cars being loaded with oil.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Closeup view of Union Oil tank truck. A man stands on top of it, filling it with a hose.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

View of a gas station with three cars parked at the pumps. One man fills his car with gas. Buildings in the background.

Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."

Santa Paula, Ku Klux Klan initiation on hills behind town, 10 June 1924. Numerous figures dressed in hooded Ku Klux Klan robes stand or kneel in a circle. A large cross and a US flag are in the middle.