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Children's Parade
Children's parade down Main Street, Ventura. The children stand in a "V" formation holding with one hand what appear to be sheets that have been knotted together to form the "V." In their other hand, they hold US flags high up in the air. More…
Stereoscope Picture, Three Palms
Stereoscope picture of three palms in mission garden. According to museum records in John Calvin Brewster's (photographer) own writing: "Colombo Street Ventura looking looking SW, railroad bridge across Ventura River.
G.A.R. Vets Civil War Gathering
Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Civil War vets encampment gathering at Plaza Park in Ventura, Calif. The large group stands in front of tents under trees. According to museum records there "appears to be a rubber tree surrounded by Cypress, 200…
The Flower Queen Cantata, Group Photo
A group photo of young women dressed in white with flowers attached to their dresses. One man with a mustache and a cape is at the center of the picture. There is a piano at the bottom right of the frame. Library records indicate the young women are…
Ventura Masonic Lodge Group Photo
A group photo, five men dressed in suits and ties; three with a mustache, one with a beard, one clean shaven. Library records indicate these men were part of the Masonic Lodge in Ventura. Their names are Dick Haydock, D. J. Riese, P. W. Kaufman, Geo.…
Ventura Free Press Office
Interior view of the Ventura Free Press office. Three unidentified men are visible in the far end of the office, standing next to a printing press. A fourth man is seated to the right of the printing press. In the foreground is a work station with…
Cows Grazing
View of hills and fields. A herd of cows is grazing the grass. Trees are scattered across the landscape.
Garden Scene, Berylwood
An outdoor garden scene showing the Bard family at their home in Hueneme, Berylwood. Left to right: Anne playing with dog, Berle seated, M. B. Bard knitting, Tom lying on ground, unidentified woman and girl behind Tom, baby Richard in buggy, and…
Peony
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.
Morning Glories
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.
Ventura High School Graduating Class
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…
Museum records includes note that indicates: Woman on far right is Adaline Kelsey. Man on top left is Ernest Duval. 1st row standing, 3rd…
Kate Detroy Duval
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…
Museum records indicate that Kate Detroy Duval was the wife of…
Group Portrait with Contraband Outside of County Courthouse
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 Fair Exhibit
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".
Road Trip Group Photo, Stereopticon Print
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.…
Man Checking Hillside for Oil
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."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Blowing Oil Well
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."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Oil Derrick
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."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Oil Derrick
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…
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite…
Man Holding Oil Drill Bit
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."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Men Working With Drill
Four men work with an oil drill.
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Oil Fields
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."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Oil Field Pump
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."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
View of Oil Field
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."
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown Study Prints."
Laying Oil Pipeline
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…
Library records indicate this is part of "The Petroleum Industry - transportation & refining. Marguerite Brown…