Thomas Jefferson Historical Figure
Jefferson, Thomas--1743-1826
Presidents--United States
Thomas Jefferson rose to prominence in Virginia politics, supported the revolutionary movement, served in both Continental Congresses, and was a major drafter of the Declaration of Independence. Became Governor of Virginia in 1779 and later succeeded Franklin as U.S. Minister to France. His sympathies were with the Revolutionary French. <br /><br />In 1790, Thomas Jefferson was appointed President Washington’s Secretary of State. He became the center of opposition to the Federalist Party of Alexander Hamilton. He was Vice President to John Adams, and was elected President in 1801. After two dramatic terms, he retired to Monticello.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.153
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.153
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Inadomi Family Vacation
Japanese American families
Family vacations
Inadomi family
Nishikawa family
Nevada
This image shows Anna, Manuel, and Jean Inadomi posing with Anna's brother and sister, Susumo and Mirian Nishikawa. They are at Boulder Dam in Nevada.
Unknown
Inadomi Family Collection, 1995
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1930
The copyright to this image has not been determined. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Please contact library staff for rights determinations and additional uses.
Black and white negative
English
Image
28414 NP
Ruth M. Ruiz
Ruiz, Ruth M.
Portrait bust of Ruth M. Ruiz sitting in front of a photography studio backdrop. She is wearing a dark colored overcoat buttoned up over a light blouse with a floral collar. Ruth is sitting upright facing straight ahead while her head and eyesight is tilted diagonally to the left.
Unknown
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
No date
The copyright to this image has not been determined. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Please contact library staff for rights determinations and additional uses.
30410 NP
Portrait, Bust
Black and white negative
English
Image
30406 NP
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Louisa Ruiz Walker and Walter Walker
Walker, Maria Louisa Ruiz, 1900-1958
Walker, Walter
Dwellings
Full portrait of Louisa Ruiz Walker and her husband Walter Walker sitting on the steps of the first house that they lived in together. Louisa is wearing a coat with a fur collar and Walter is wearing a suit and holding a fedora in his hands between his legs. A porch, shrub, the house and the front door are all visible.
Unknown
Alice Ruiz Collection, 1997
Museum of Ventura County
circa 1920s
The copyright to this image has not been determined. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Please contact library staff for rights determinations and additional uses.
Portrait, Group
Black and white negative
English
Image
30415 NP
California