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La Fever Webster
Portrait bust of La Fever Webster. He is wearing a two-piece suit, a bow tie, and is displaying his medal of honor. According to library records: "Civil War veteran, an Andersonville survivor, and a Ventura County pioneer. He was successively a…
Honorable W. Cannon Family Photo
Four women and three men in formal attire pose in a studio, some sitting and some standing. They are family of Honorable W. Cannon, but family members are not identified by name.
View of Santa Paula, California
Distant view of Santa Paula, showing several buildings and farmhouses, as well as fields and some farm animals. Image mounted on cardboard.
Ventura Fire Department, 1900, Portraits
Individual bust portraits of the members of the Ventura Fire Department, 1900. Printed on the image is "Presented by J.H. Scotford, 6 March 1900."
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Newby, Ed; Delagere, A.; Briggs, A.D.; Day, M.E.; Bean, John;…
Native Sons, Native Daughters Headquarters
Group photo of several women sitting or standing on the sidewalk in front of the open doors to a building. One of the building windows reads "Welcome Pioneers" and other other window has writing that is illegible. Library records state: "Native sons,…
Roses and Morning Glories
Closeup image of roses and morning glories in a garden. Flowers appear to be growing on a fence or trellis. Photo is mounted.
Thomas Ruiz, Portrait
Bust portrait of Thomas Ruiz looking to the right of the camera. He was born Mar. 24, 1866 and died Dec. 25, 1945 at age 79. Library records state: "hijo de Rafaela Cota y Gabriel Ruiz."
Lazaro Ruiz
Full portrait of Lazaro Ruiz, wearing a three piece suit with a tie, looking into the camera. One arm is rested on an armchair with a fur draped over it. Lazaro was born on Dec. 12, 1862 and died Jan. 9, 1912 at age 50.
Robert Elwell
Full portrait of Robert Elwell in a suit and tie. He is wearing a derby or bowler hat and is holding a walking stick, looking to the right of the camera.
José Arturo Ruiz
Bust portrait of José Arturo Ruiz, wearing a suit and tie with a watch chain visible. He looks to the right of the camera. He was born Jan. 1, 1860, died Feb. 9, 1934 at age 74.
Eula Lewis, Child Portrait
Bust portrait of Eula Lewis, aged 6-8. She is looking to the left of the camera. She is wearing a light colored top with a ruffled neck.
Oval Portraits of Young Boy, 1900
Light brown cardboard frame with three 12.6 x 8.9 cm oval brown toned portraits of same young boy. Boy is seated in all three poses, and is wearing a large tweed jacket. He may be the same boy as in 35140. Member of Sexton family.
Ventura's Chinatown 1890
Busy scene in Chinatown on Figueroa Street in Ventura. A dirt road in foreground and men and children are standing or walking alongside buildings next to the road. Men and children are all in hats and there is a cart parked on the road.
Garden and Inner Court, Rancho Camulos
A woman sits on a white horse. A man stands at her side and appears to be helping her. Another saddled horse stands next to them, and is being led by the man. Behind them is a white picket fence and two buildings on either side. Location according to…
Inner Court, Rancho Camulos
A large group of men, women, and children pose for a group photo on steps and a porch, some sitting and some standing. Most of the women are wearing hats and long dresses and men are wearing suits. Bottom left of photo states "group on veranda."
Altar at Rancho Camulos Chapel
Interior view of the altar at Rancho Camulos Chapel.
J. Marion Brooks
Bust portrait of J. Marion Brooks, wearing a suit looking to the right of camera.
Tico Adobe, 1895
Two men in suits and hats stand on a wooden plank sidewalk in front of the Tico Adobe.
Chumash Basketmakers and Little Girl on Mission Steps
Two Chumash women basket makers and a little girl on the San Buenaventura Mission steps. One woman is visible from the side only and the other is smiling at the camera. Photograph identifies them on a caption at the bottom of photo reading:…
Santa Clara House Hotel
Exterior view of Santa Clara House, a two story hotel, with people standing and sitting on its front covered porch and on the second floor balcony. Two signs reading "Santa Clara House" are visible and two windows on the first floor read "Bakery."
Four Men on Horseback
Four men pose for a photograph while sitting on horseback. One man holds a mule on a lead while on horseback. Library records state: "Owen Charlie Watson and Fred Sheldon" but it is not clear which men they are. In the background are houses and one…
Evelyn Barnett with Gun and Dog
Full portrait of Evelynn Barnett holding a rifle and looking at the camera with a serious look on her face. She is wearing a long dark colored dress with long sleeves and a hat. At her feet is a dog, possibly a pointer or a spaniel, and what appear…
Original Ventura Courthouse
Front-facing view of the courthouse with a group of men standing outside on the steps. Courthouse was built in 1873-1874. Historical notes from library records: Cost was $10,000 of which $4,000 was raised by subscription. Ground was donated by San…
Robert Burdette
Portrait of Robert Burdette, standing, showing three quarters of his body. He is smiling into the camera and is wearing a suit. He has one arm behind his back and one gloved hand resting across his stomach.
James McKee
Bust portrait of James McKee, facing forward looking to the left of camera. Typewritten note on photo states: "James McKee Son."