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Shaw's Soda Works
A man dressed in a suit, tie and hat is sitting in the driver's seat of the Shaw's Soda Works delivery wagon. Two horses pull the wagon. "Acme Soda Works" is painted on the side of the driver's seat and "Mineral Waters" is painted on the side of the…
Group Photo on Bridge Over Water
Outdoor group photo of six young women and men, possibly including Pansy Brewster, posing on a wooden bridge over running water, possibly Matilija Creek. Woman second from the right is seated on handrail and holding an umbrella over her head. Man…
Portrait of Chinese Farmworker
Portrait of a Chinese man identified as a worker at Dudley Ranch in Ventura. He wears a brimmed hat and western-style suit jacket and waistcoat. He looks directly towards the viewer with a slight smile.
C. W. Daily
Bust portrait of C. W. Daily. He wears a dark jacket and a bow tie. He has a thick, curled mustache. He is in three-quarter view, facing toward the left.
Museum records indicate that C. W. Daily was the manager of Patterson Ranch from 1886 to…
Museum records indicate that C. W. Daily was the manager of Patterson Ranch from 1886 to…
J. F. Roth and Juanita
Portrait of J. F. Roth seated, with his wife Juanita standing behind him on the right of the photo. Roth wears a dark pinstriped suit, a thick mustache, and curly hair parted on his left. Juanita wears a dark dress with a lace collar, several tiers…
Alvin and Uncle Jake Gatchell
Portrait of Alvin and Uncle Jake Gatchell, relatives of Mrs. Daisy Fulkerson. Alvin, a boy, stands next to Jake, a man, who is seated in a chair. They are both wearing suits and have somber expressions. A backdrop with a fireplace and bookcase is…
Ventura Volunteer Naval Militia (U.S.S. Saint Louis)
Ventura Volunteer Naval Militia, group photo of approximately 30 men, posed in front of Ventura Mill & Lumber Company. Verso of photo states "1st men to leave Ventura for World War I." The men are dressed in civilian clothing--suits and hats.…
Ventura Liberty Boys
Group photo of World War I draftees, No. 2 draft. The group is in front of the Ventura County Court House. "Ventura Liberty Boys 9/21-17" across bottom left. Photo is creased and torn in some spots.
Dinner Party
Interior scene of a group of men and women gathered around a table for a dinner or banquet. Man and and woman on far left are identified as Dr. Charles and Arvella Temple. Group is dressed in fancy clothes that appear to be in "Old Western" and…
Frankie Umbro Serenades Orpha Foster and Marie Louise Canet
Two views showing Frankie Umbro playing an accordion and kneeling in front of Orpha Foster (right) and Marie Louise Canet. Orpha wears a heather-weave dress and jacket, and a black pillbox hat. Marie wears a patterned dress. Taken at the California…
Physics Professor, Ventura College
View of a physics professor at the front of a classroom at Ventura Junior College. A blackboard is behind the professor, with notes and "Hildebrand, Principles of ----" visible. A lab table is in front of the professor, with sink on side closest to…
Physics Professor, Ventura College
Two photos showing a physics professor at the front of a classroom at Ventura Junior College. A blackboard is behind the professor, with notes visible. A lab table is in front of the professor, with sink on side closest to viewer and lab equipment at…
Chamber of Oils and Mines Barbecue
Panoramic group photo of men standing at the Chamber of Oils and Mines Barbecue at Seaside Park, Ventura, California. Most of the men are wearing three piece suits and ties and are holding their hats in hand. A group of men on the right wear long…
Adolfo Camarillo on Horseback
View of Adolfo Camarillo riding one of the Camarillo white horses. He is dressed in a dark suit and hat. The horse is outfitted with decorated harness, reins, and saddle. A parked car and hedge are behind them.
Thomas Ruiz, Bust Portrait
Bust portrait of Thomas Ruiz, looking to the left of the camera. He is wearing a three piece checkered suit and tie. Son of Gabriel and Maria Rafaela Ruiz. He was born Mar. 24, 1866 and died Dec. 25, 1945 at age 79.
T. M. McFarland Leaning against Car
T. M. McFarland leaning against car looking past the camera to the left. He is dressed in a three piece suit and tie. He is holding his hamburg style hat in his right hand that is leaning against the car door, his other hand is near his side.
T. M. McFarland Leaning against Car
T. M. McFarland leaning against car with his right arm while looking away from the camera, his left hand is tucked into the pocket of his trousers. He is dressed in a three piece suit and tie with a hamburg style hat.
Gabriel Ruiz Circa 1920s
Studio portrait bust of a smiling Gabriel Ruiz in a suit, polka-dotted tie and newsboy cap. Ruiz is sitting in profile and looking opposite, towards the left, with his eyes looking left.
Gabriel Ruiz 1920
Portrait bust of a smiling Gabriel Ruiz sitting in profile and looking straight ahead. He is wearing a dark colored suit and a polka-dotted tie. A signature on the photograph is transcribed as 'Murillo.'
Shaw's Beverages at Street Fair
Floyd Shaw, wearing suit and bow-tie, poses holding a cup, standing behind a table displayed with bottled beverages, sasparilla and cider among them. Caption at the bottom of the photograph indicates that "Floyd's whiskers are real."
Lazaro Ruiz
Staged nature portrait of Lazaro Ruiz standing in full view in a dark colored suit buttoned only at the top button revealing a pocket watch. He is holding a cane in his right hand and a Boater Straw Hat in his left hand. Lazaro Ruiz was the third…
Juan Camarillo and Julian Wolfson
Mounted, full portrait of Juan Camarillo and Julian Wolfson. Both men are wearing suits and have cigars in their mouths. They are standing in front of a painted backdrop.
Portrait of Jessie and Cornelius Botke
Portrait of Jessie and Cornelius Botke. The Botkes stand outside for their portrait. Cornelius has his arm looped through Jessie's.
Jose Muermenuto Ruiz
Portrait bust of Jose Muermenuto Ruiz sitting slightly slouched and looking diagonally to the left. Jose Meurmenuto Ruiz was the brother of Gabriel Ruiz and lived in Santa Barbara.
Henry Dubbers Portrait
Bust portrait of Henry Dubbers, wearing a suit looking directly at the viewer. Verso of photo reads "A very intelligent pioneer resident, who was here before 1865. This was among the effects that belong to Dr. Cephas Bard, which were turned over to…