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Library Patron Reading a Book
A view of a library patron, a woman, reading a book. The patron, center, is sitting on the carpet in between the rows of book shelves. She is sitting cross-legged with the book in her lap and leaning on her right elbow to read, with her head propped…
Woman and Child Reading a Children's Book
Scene showing an unidentified woman and young child, a boy, reading a children's book. The woman and the child are sitting together on a red bean bag chair in the center. Two other bean bags are in front of them. The woman has the book propped on her…
Library Patron and Librarian at Information Desk
Scene showing a library patron and a librarian at the information desk. The library patron, a man, is standing in front of the information desk on the left, handing a piece of paper to the librarian. The librarian, a woman, is standing behind the…
A Puppet Stage
A view of a puppet stage at a library. The stage has a mushroom and floral style wallpaper, in the colors of orange, red, and yellow. The stage is on a wooden desk. A sign is on top of the stage reading: "Puppets. May be signed out at the Information…
Young Boy Sitting During Storytime
Scene showing a young boy sitting and listening during story time at a library. He is wearing a long sleeve turtleneck with buses on it. His hand is holding onto to his name tag which reads, "Chris." Other children are around him. Book shelves are in…
Woman Reading Children's Storybook
Scene showing an unidentified woman, possibly a children's librarian, reading a children's storybook. The woman is wearing a striped long sleeve shirt. She holding the children's book in both hands with pages facing the viewer. A purple curtain is in…
Ventura County Free Library Bookmobile Display
A Ventura County Free Library Bookmobile on display at the Ventura County Fair. Bookmobile shelves are open with sections "Books in Spanish," "Ventura County History," and "California" visible. "Ventura County Free Library" on bookmobile back and…
Untitled, (Carnegie Library Interior-Oxnard, Cal.)
Interior view of the Carnegie Library in Oxnard. Shelves of books are visible throughout, with view partially obstructed by several columns. Card cabinets, magazine racks, and work spaces on right side. A reference or circulation desk is on the left…
Scenes from DeLee's Childhood, Two Photos
Two photos showing DeLee Staunton's childhood.
Photo A: DeLee and her mother Peggy Staunton stand on rocks looking over tide pools at Moore's Cottages Beach, Solimar. Peggy wears a wide-legged swimsuit and a sunhat.
Photo B: DeLee sits…
Photo A: DeLee and her mother Peggy Staunton stand on rocks looking over tide pools at Moore's Cottages Beach, Solimar. Peggy wears a wide-legged swimsuit and a sunhat.
Photo B: DeLee sits…
DeLee Staunton at Play, Three Photos
Three views of DeLee Staunton Marshall as a young girl playing outdoors. Two [A and C] taken in park area near Ash and Meta Streets.
Photo A: DeLee stands in a grass lawn holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand. She is barefoot and wears a sheer…
Photo A: DeLee stands in a grass lawn holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand. She is barefoot and wears a sheer…
DeLee Staunton Marshall, Three Portraits
Three portraits of DeLee Staunton Marshall as a child in various poses.
Photo A: Shows DeLee wearing dark coat over light blouse and bloomers. She is holding a leaf or flower and studies it.
Photo B: Bust portrait, shows DeLee looking…
Photo A: Shows DeLee wearing dark coat over light blouse and bloomers. She is holding a leaf or flower and studies it.
Photo B: Bust portrait, shows DeLee looking…
Young Woman with Book
Outdoor portrait of a young woman standing next to a two-story wooden building. She is wearing a small, brimmed hat, blouse, and skirt. She is holding a notebook or writing tablet and a pair of gloves. She is smiling and seems to roll her eyes…
Woman Lounging in Garden
Outdoor scene showing a young woman lounging on a blanket in a garden. Trees and flowers surround the woman. She wears a patterned blouse, light-colored skirt, and appears to read a newspaper of magazine. On ecru cardboard backing.
Althea Malden and Mrs. Bard
Portrait of Althea Malden (left) and Mrs. Bard (right) seated together. Malden holds a book in her hands. Mrs. Bard is working on a sewing or knitting project. Malden wears a light-colored dress and is looking towards Mrs. Bard. Mrs. Bard is wearing…
Bart's Books
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View of the outside shelves at Bart's Books. I love going to Barts because they always have so many interesting books!
View of the outside shelves at Bart's Books. I love going to Barts because they always have so many interesting books!
Cover to C.F. Lummis' Photo Album
Image shows the cover art to Charles Fletcher Lummis' photo album of Rancho Camulos photographs. Depicted on the cover is art of a Catholic rosary, a side portrait of a woman, a photograph of a building, and art of two sunflowers. The title reads…
Message Inscribed Inside Book Cover
View of the inside of a book cover with a message written. The message reads "Susanita Del Valle, with the best wishes of Chas F. Lummis Feb. 3, 1888"
Bedroom with Altar and Heirlooms
View of a bedroom at Rancho Camulos. In the center of the image is the bed. The bed is covered by decorative sheets and blankets. Bookshelves on each side of the bed. On the right is an altar with a pattered altar cloth. On the left is a couch. There…
Torn Altar Cloth
Image shows a torn altar cloth. A lighter color fringe can be seen at the top of the cloth. The same light colored fringe can also be seen on the bottom of the cloth. At the bottom of the altar cloth there is a scalloped pattern with embroidered…
Delee S. Marshall in the Research Library
Interior view. Shows Delee S. Marshall standing behind a counter in the Research Library at the Ventura County History Museum (now called the Museum of Ventura County). She appears to be working with stacks of paper arranged on the counter. Rows of…
Ventura County Bookmobile
A Ventura County Free Library bookmobile parked with back door open. Two patrons, a woman and a man browse the books on one side of the bookmobile. A third patron can be seen browsing books at the back of the vehicle.
Children at West End Branch Library
Interior view of the West End Branch Library in Ventura, where three children sit with books open in their laps, engrossed in reading. Children are (l-r): Jr. Jackson, Bobby Miller and Lorene Livingston.
Henry Storrow Carnes
Bust portrait of Henry Storrow Carnes, a pioneer of Santa Barbara who came in days of Stevenson Regiment. Carnes looks at the viewer while holding an open book in one hand, the other hand resting on a page.
Mr. and Mrs. George Eastwood
Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. George Eastwood, seated outdoors holding an open book in their laps. Both look off to the left of the viewer. Mr. and Mrs. George Eastwood were from El Rio. Photo appears to be cut out into an oval shape.
Gordon Ruiz and Maria Ruiz as Children
Full portrait of Gordon Nidever Ruiz at age five and Maria Louisa Ruiz at age seven sitting on the same chair. They are sitting in a room surrounded by a chair, desk, books on a bookshelf and hanging portraits. Gordon Nidever Ruiz and Maria Louisa…