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A Chinese man and toddler aged child stand in a dirt road in Ventura's Chinatown. The San Buenaventura Mission is prominent in the background. Another older child and two men are in the background. Building visible on the right side of photo.…

Full portrait of John Calvin (J.C.) Brewster in a suit with a long jacket standing next to a chair with a dog "standing" on back legs with two front paws resting on chair. Library records state: "Copy" "Original: Panel Photo-standard format."

Group photo of five men standing in front of a store with its double front doors open. Writing on bottom of mounted photo numbers the men from left to right and lists them as: "1. DeTroy, 2. Fowler, 3. Bartlett, 4. Rasmussen, 5. Melchor". First…

Photo on cardboard black background. "One of the first artesian wells in Las Posas--in the bez of the Arroyo."

Street view of Main Street in Ventura looking east down the center of the dirt street with businesses on the right and left visible. San Buenaventura Mission property is first on the left and next to it is the Anacapa Hotel, where a timber yard was…

Portrait of J.C. Brewster and Mrs. Hall in costume in front of a painted backdrop. They are dressed to perform in Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, Pirates of Penzance. Brewster has a worried look on his face and Mrs. Hall appears to be waving a finger…

Sepia toned Stereoscope outdoor photograph depicts President McKinley, sitting with top hat, and other men sitting and standing on what appears to be the deck of a ship. Writing at bottom of photograph states: "President McKinley and Major Generals…

Bust portrait of Mrs. Cyprus E. Soule (Addie Koger) looking into the camera, at age 61.

Dynamite blast for Southern Pacific Railroad tracks on Rincon. View from above of smoke and debris spewing from the side of a mountain or hillside.

Bust portrait of James McKee, facing forward looking to the left of camera. Typewritten note on photo states: "James McKee Son."

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.

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…

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…

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…

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."

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:…

Two men in suits and hats stand on a wooden plank sidewalk in front of the Tico Adobe.

Bust portrait of J. Marion Brooks, wearing a suit looking to the right of camera.

Interior view of the altar at Rancho Camulos Chapel.

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."

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.