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Man with a Dairy Cow
Image of an unidentified man and a dairy cow on a ranch. The man is wearing a white button up shirt with a tie, slacks, and a hat. The dairy cow is held by the snout. Behind both the cow and the man there is a barn-like structure filled to the…
Mathie Brewing Company Wagon
Street scene in Hueneme. Man wearing a work apron sitting on a horse-drawn buckboard wagon. Writing on buckboard reads, "1834-1856 E. Main St. The Mathie Brewing Company" Behind man is the Oxnard Winery and Distillery and a saloon. A spotted dog is…
Melanie Allred and Freddie the Goat
Portrait of Melanie Allred posed with her goat "Freddie," the grand champion Anglo-Nubian goat at the Ventura County Fair. Tom Pugliese on left and Plinky Mier on right. Freddie is wearing a floral cape. Signs in background for 4-H and Ventura County…
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."
Mound School, 5th and 6th Grades, 1933
Group photo. Mound School fifth & sixth grade class 1933. Mr. Hartman, principal & teacher. David Hill, third from right, second row from bottom. Some children hold various items--balls, flowers, a cat, a turtle.
Mr. Dawsen and Dog in Garden
Shows Mr. Dawsen and a spotted dog sitting on the ground beside newly planted plants. Dawsen is wearing a white shirt and overalls. He is leaning back on one hand and is looking at the dog. Wooden stakes are in the ground next to the…
Mrs. Eaton and Her Pet Chickens
View of Mrs. Eaton wearing a prairie dress and bonnet feeding her pet chickens. There are at least five chickens visible in a variety of colors. Behind Mrs. Eaton is a small shed, possibly a coop. A field is visible in the background.
Nadine Webb with a Camarillo White Horse
Nadine Webb posed with a Camarillo White Horse.
Ventura County Star-Free Press taken 12 Oct 1988, published 16 Oct 1988
Ventura County Star-Free Press taken 12 Oct 1988, published 16 Oct 1988
Nadine Webb with Camarillo White Horses
Nadine Webb in a stable with two Camarillo White Horses.
Ventura County Star-Free Press taken 12 Oct 1988, published 16 Oct 1988.
Ventura County Star-Free Press taken 12 Oct 1988, published 16 Oct 1988.
Nellie Daily Holding Siamese Cats
Outdoor scene showing Nellie Daily holding two Siamese cats next to a wooden house. Nellie wears a floral print dress and glasses and has curled hair. She looks down at the cats. The two cats look towards the viewer. Bush growing alongside house is…
Olivas Adobe Grape Trellis
A glass plate negative of a woman standing under a grape trellis at the Olivas Adobe. A pet deer is visible standing next to the woman. Ripe grapes are visible hanging in the foreground.
Pack Train Ride
Picture shows four men hiking along a trail in a line. The man leading the group is riding on a donkey. Three men on foot and a second donkey follow behind. Two men and second donkey are directly behind the leading man, the last man is on the left…
Philomena Constance Feeding Chickens
Shows Philomena Louie Constance standing in a yard by wooden structure. She is holding a dish of chicken feed and is scooping it out with a spoon. Chickens surround her.
Portrait of a Camarillo White Horse
A full body portrait of a Camarillo white horse.
Portrait of a Cat
Outdoor portrait of a shorthaired cat sitting on a cushion next to a house. Appears that cat has solid coloring, possibly white or gray. The cat is looking towards the viewer. Wooden siding of house in background. On ecru cardboard backing.
Preparing for Pack Train Ride
Four men and two donkeys preparing for a pack train ride. One man sits on top of the donkey on the right. It also carries saddlebags. The donkey on the left carries other supplies. The man to the far right is wearing glasses and looking at the…
Proud Eric and Bashful Idol
Shows Proud Eric and Bashful Idol, two show cattle belonging to F. F. Peabody of Eagle Ranch in Atascadero, Calif. The cattle were likely shown during the 1921 Ventura County Fair. The cattle have shiny, black fur and wear bridles. They appear to…
Raccoon on Balustrade
Portrait of a raccoon on a balustrade in a portrait studio. Raccoon peers at the viewer.
Rattlesnake Hiding Under Stone
View of a rattlesnake hiding beneath a stone and branches. The branches and stone fill the majority of the view. Portion of snake, including its head are visible in the rock's shadow.
Ruth & Perky Kneel in Front of Wooden Building
View from the roadside. Ruth and her dog Perky kneel in front of a Hotel on Whidbey Island in Washington. To the left of the building there is a much smaller wooden structure with two canoes inside of it and one on top of it. In front of the building…
Ruth Ventura Zapf Riding Pony
Shows Ruth Ventura Zapf as a young girl riding a spotted pony. The pony is standing next to wooden building lined with shrubs.
Museum records include note that the photographer owned the pony and went door-to-door soliciting photographs.
Museum records include note that the photographer owned the pony and went door-to-door soliciting photographs.
Scott Peck and "Wizard" at Ventura County Fair
Shows Scott Peck and "Wizard," the 4-H prize sheep at the Ventura County Fair livestock auction. Scott is kneeling behind Wizard and appears to be supporting the sheep's head. Wizard is has its wool shorn and has a white body with black face and…
Seal Rock, Catalina Island
Picture of a rock in the ocean with seals sitting on top of it. The caption to the image reads "Seal Rock, Catalina Island" The foreground of the image shows the rock with a pod of seals lounging on it. Seal on the top of the rock is barking at the…
Sheep Grazing North of Ventura
View of a herd of sheep grazing on a hilltop as three shepherds watch.
Library records indicate: "Hills north of Ventura when sheep raising was quite an important industry prior to 1900."
Library records indicate: "Hills north of Ventura when sheep raising was quite an important industry prior to 1900."
Sheep Grazing on a Hillside in Simi Valley
Sheep grazing on the side of a hill. Several trees dot the landscape with more trees and brush at the top of the hillside. There is a road cut along the lower part of the hill.