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Drying Apricots
Wide view of trays of apricots drying on a field from a distance. Many men are in the scene, some moving trays of apricots and some looking at the camera for the photo. A small grouping of houses or buildings and mountains are in the background.
Mrs. Maud Haines Henderson
Three-quarter portrait of Mrs. Maud Haines Henderson standing with arms crossed next to an upholstered chair looking to the right of camera. Library records state "Mrs. Maud Haines Henderson, clothing and dress phtg.", but it is unclear if this is a…
Mr. and Mrs. G. Maulhardt and Daughter
Full portrait of Sofie Maulhardt, seated left, and Godfrey Maulhardt, seated right, with their daughter standing between them. All are facing the camera but looking off to the side. An ornate flowered backdrop is behind them and Mr. Maulhardt sits in…
Crystal Springs Falls - Matilija
A man stands at the base of a waterfall, bottom right of image, at Crystal Springs Falls at Matilija.
Ventura High School Graduation, Class of 1891
Group photo of seven young men and women pose sitting and standing in formal dresses and suits. The women are carrying bouquets and wearing corsages, and all hold large diplomas. A garland of flowers lays in front of the group.
Students are…
Students are…
Myrtle Shepherd and Lee White Lloyd
Full portrait of Myrtle Shepherd and Mr. Lee White Lloyd. They face each other, but Shepherd looks down at a flower while Mr. Lloyd looks down at her. According to library records: Mr. Lloyd was Myrtle Shepherd's first husband and a teacher. They…
Muzette Permelia Carre
Studio portrait of Muzette Permelia Carre, a two year old girl, standing behind a prop railing or fence, leaning forward, her hands clutching a doll that is laying on the railing. Muzette smiles toward the viewer, gazing to the viewer's right.…
Rodriguez Family Portrait
Family portrait of the Rodriguez (J. Y.) family, all children. They are identified as:
(back row, l-r): J.Y. Jr. and Jose
(front row l-r): Eva, Francisca, Adam
(back row, l-r): J.Y. Jr. and Jose
(front row l-r): Eva, Francisca, Adam
Mrs. J. H. Cawelti
Three-quarters portrait of Mrs. J. H. Cawelti standing with an arm resting on an upholstered chair's back and her other arm across her torso, its hand resting on the chair. She is looking off to the viewer's left. Mrs. Cawelti is wearing a dark long…
C. G. Bartlett's First Home in Ventura, California
First home of C.G. Bartlett on Santa Clara Street in Ventura. He later moved across the street once a newer home was built. Front exterior view of a two story home with ornate designs on the front porch and eaves. Front porch/portico has a gazebo on…
White House Baseball Club
Group photo of the White House Baseball Club, a team of young male baseball players in uniform in three rows. In the top row there is a man between two of the players, and is presumably a coach. The coach holds two flags that read "White House." A…
Ventura High School Players
Ventura High School Players, actors dressed up for a Dickens play possibly, group portrait. Photo has numbers written on it, and actors are identified from left to right:
Harry Cooke, Agnes Selby, Grace Bean, Josie Livingstone, Tustin Nicoles, Ruth…
Harry Cooke, Agnes Selby, Grace Bean, Josie Livingstone, Tustin Nicoles, Ruth…
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Exterior distant view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalem.
Mill School
Exterior view of Mill School, which appears to be one-room schoolhouse with a bell tower. Steps lead up to double doors, one of which is open. A fence can be seen in the background running behind the school. Writing on photo: "To Lillian Kingston…
House of the Angel
Adobe known as "House of the Angel" nestled in a hill near Hill School in Ventura, California. View of Ventura Avenue below. Writing on the photo in marker.
Maria Martina Cota Ruiz and Rafaela Francisca Romona Cota Ruiz
Full portrait of Maria Martina Cota Ruiz seated to the left of her standing sister Rafaela Francisca Romona [Ramona ?] Cota Ruiz. They are both wearing dresses and Maria is resting her right arm on a wooden table. Maria Ruiz was the wife of Gabriel…
Albertina Ruiz
Portrait bust of Albertina Ruiz in a diagonal left profile view. She is wearing a dark colored floral shawl with a cross pendant. Albertina Ruiz was the sixth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born January 19 1867; died November 20 1901 at 34…
Albertina Ruiz
Oval portrait bust of Albertina Ruiz sitting straight and upright with her head and gaze in a left diagonal profile. She is wearing a dark dress that has a light, frilly ruff and collar. Albertina Ruiz was the sixth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota…
Marcelina Acacia Ruiz Latillade
Figure portrait of Marcelina Acacia Ruiz Latillade standing in a dark colored dress with Royal Insurance Company patches striped down the skirt, a Hammons sash over her torso, and a Royal Insurance Company cap with bows. She is holding up a knee-high…
Thomas G. Ruiz
Rectangular portrait bust of Thomas G. Ruiz sitting and staring straight ahead with a light smile. He is wearing a three piece suit with a pocket watch chain and lapel pin in view. Thomas G. Ruiz was the fifth child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz.…
Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz
Rectangular portrait bust of Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz in a suit, smiling and staring straight ahead. Instead of a photograph border marking the bust, the picture fades into the blank portions of the picture. Ulpiano Torigio Ruiz was the fourth child of…
Jose Arturo Ruiz - Young
Rectangular portrait bust of Jose Arturo Ruiz sitting and staring slightly to the left in a light colored suit. The picture is undated but he is probably in his teenage years. Jose Arturo Ruiz was the eldest son of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born…
Doraliza Ruiz
Oval portrait bust of Doraliza Ruiz sitting upright in a diagonal profile view. Doraliza Ruiz was the second child of Gabriel and Rafaela Cota Ruiz. Born August 24 1861; died March 2 1894.
Jose Arturo Ruiz
Portrait of Jose Arturo Ruiz standing straight with full body down to the knees in view. Ruiz is wearing a three-piece suit with a pocket watch chain in view. He is also holding a cowboy hat in his left hand and a walking cane in his right. Jose…
Gabriel Ruiz - Full Portrait
Full body portrait of Gabriel Ruiz sitting sideways on a wooden chair with his left arm rested on the back of the chair. He is wearing a light colored suit and staring straight ahead. Gabriel Ruiz was the son of Maria Ygnacio Lugo and Jose Ruiz. Born…