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Young Women in Costume
Outdoor group portrait of young women dressed in costumes (various ethnicities, nationalities, and time periods seem represented) with a few men in the group. The women are atop a brick retaining wall and there are chairs and a lawn in the…
Lucy Ruiz Elwell
Oval bust portrait of Lucy Ruiz Elwell, wearing an off the shoulder dress and a choker style necklace with here hair up with a bow on top. She is looking into the camera. Library records state "Great Aunt Lucy Ruiz Elwell, U.T.'s sister [possibly…
Pearl and Mabel Nevins
Pearl and Mabel Nevins on the porch of the Nevins home on Mills corner in Ventura. Photo is taken from a distance, so Pearl and Mabel are not clear in the image. Yard is in the foreground.
Thomas Ruiz, Bust Portrait
Bust portrait of Thomas Ruiz, looking to the left of the camera. He is wearing a three piece checkered suit and tie. Son of Gabriel and Maria Rafaela Ruiz. He was born Mar. 24, 1866 and died Dec. 25, 1945 at age 79.
People on Porch of Nevins Home
Two women and a man stand on the porch of the Nevins home. Photo is taken from a distance, the entire length of the house visible as well as shrubbery around it and a dirt yard. Library records indicate: "J. B. Nevins & Ruth Ann Keeseker (?) Nevins…
Alice Cooney and Pupils at Del Norte School
Distant shot of Alice Cooney, teacher, and here pupils at Del Norte Grammar School. Students are gathered around Ms. Cooney and some are sitting on a railing. Some students are partially visible at the top of the photo standing in the bell tower…
Ruiz Family at Home, Rancho Santa Clara Del Norte
The Ruiz family, consisting of a mother, father, and three children sit on the porch of their home. Verso of photo reads: "The house where I was born, Rancho Santa Clara del Norte. Dad, Mama, Ruth, Me, Lucy. Taken about 1908 before the 3 bedrooms and…
Grace Relyia, Oval Portrait
Oval bust portrait of Grace Relyia (?) [Relyea], a woman in glasses, a high collared blouse, and a bow in her hair. Signed "Mrs. Ruiz and family, Compliments of Grace Relyia."
Ernst and Anna Kohn With Baby Walter
Ernst and Anna Kohn family with baby Walter. Later, became Walter Keats post emigration to U.S. Photo taken in Vienna April 1, 1915. Walter stands on a chair in from of Ernst and Anna with a toy hoop in hand.
Simon Cohn Family Portrait
Simon Cohn family outdoor portrait. Back row: Dora Cohn Sanderson, Jake Cohn, Minnie Cohn, Esther Cohn. Rosenmayer, Simon Cohn, Helen Cohn Helms, Gertrude Cohn. Front row: Hortense Cohn Zander, Mildred Cohn Berkowitz, Leona Cohn Berkowitz.
Simon Cohn General Merchandise Store
Outdoor view, photocopy of Simon Cohn's Store-side view. Store was in New Jerusalem-now El Rio. Writing on side of store: "New Jerusalem Simon Cohn, General Merchandise Here Since 1875." "Groceries-Vegetables, Hardware-Tools-Notions-Drugs. Drink…
1930 Portuguese Fiesta Queen Margaret Gill
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The Portuguese Holy Ghost Fiesta (Festa) is a…
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The Portuguese Holy Ghost Fiesta (Festa) is a…
1948 Portuguese Fiesta Queen Rose Gill
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The Portuguese Holy Ghost Fiesta is a tradition…
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The Portuguese Holy Ghost Fiesta is a tradition…
Men at Southern California Association Meeting
Southern California Association meeting, 1901 or 1902. Two rows of men, front row sitting and back row standing, pose in front of a house or hotel on a lawn. A young Black girl sits with one of the men. The men wear suits, hats, and many have ribbons…
O. F. Warner with His Hounds
O. F. Warner stands in a fenced yard with 10 hounds, all tethered to each other. The dogs sit and stand around Warner.
Company H, National Guard
Soldiers stand at attention in uniform in rows on a field. Horse and carriages are in the background. Viewer's perspective is from above. Library records state: "Co. H, Nat. Guard in Camp Santa Monica, A. W. Browne, Capt." Unclear if the photo is in…
Thresher on Cloyne Ranch
Donlon thresher taken on the Cloyne Ranch. A group of men with mule or horse drawn wagons stop their work to pose for a photograph. View is from above the group. The thresher is in the middle and right of the image. A pile of sacks is stacked neatly…
Mother Dog and Puppies
A spotted mother dog wearing a collar stands outdoors with about 7 spotted puppies around her. One of the puppies is nursing. Library records state: "Charles Kuhlman hounds."
Main and California Streets, Ventura, California 1875
View of Main and California Streets in downtown Ventura at the corner of California Street looking east, circa 1875. Some businesses are visible on either side of the dirt road running through center of photo.
Apricot Pitting Crew Group Photo
Men, women, and children gather for a group photo under an apricot pitting shed during a day of work. A row of young boys is sitting in the front row.
Janet Scott Cameron With Mother and Sister
Three women identified as Sister, Mother, and Janet Scott Cameron (author, Simi grows up : the story of Simi, Ventura County, California) sitting on the steps of a building. The women are looking to the right of the camera.
Janet Scott Cameron Portrait
Bust portrait of Janet Scott Cameron (author, Simi grows up : the story of Simi, Ventura County, California) looking into the camera. Library records indicate this is her high school photo.
Ojai Valley from Grade Road
Panoramic bird's eye view of Ojai Valley from Grade Road, looking west. Image is mounted. Card attached to photo reads "P212, collection of old photos, 75 to 100 in number."
Adobe Construction
Adobe construction for Oxnard Sugar Factory housing. Bird's eye view of slabs and a line of trees in background.
Two Workers, Adobe Construction
Two men build adobe houses for Oxnard Sugar Factory housing. A close-up view of one of the houses.