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Church of the Foothills records
Collection
Identifier: MVC029
Abstract
Church of the Foothills was the first Protestant church in Ventura County. Throughout its first hundred years, Church of the Foothills consisted of two churches: The First Congregational Church of San Buenaventura and the Saticoy Community Church. Church of the Foothills was officially established in 1971 after these two churches merged. This collection contains archival records of the First Congregational Church of San Buenaventura and Santa Clara Valley, the parent organization of Church...
Dates:
1858-1927
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Collection of clubs and organizations of Ventura County
Collection
Identifier: MVC001
Abstract
Ventura County has been home to numerous clubs and organizations throughout its history. This collection consists of archival materials from 1881 to 1998. Assembled by the repository, this collection contains important papers, including minutes and reports; membership directories and yearbooks; event programs; newsletters; news clippings; and a few photographs from various groups and clubs throughout Ventura County.
Dates:
circa 1881-1998
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Collection of glass plate negatives
Collection
Identifier: MVC047
Abstract
This collection consists of glass plate negatives donated by Bert Seymour and photographer David W. Hill. Both donations include images captured by local photographers John C. Brewster and Waldo Henry Dingman, Sr. The collection is composed entirely of glass plate negatives, mostly gelatin glass negatives, and some photographic prints. The images are of various Ventura County locations, historic sites, persons, and events, such as parades and community celebrations.
Dates:
circa 1872-1920s
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Collection of maps of Ventura County
Collection
Identifier: MVC051
Abstract
This artificial collection was created by library staff and the history of each item may differ. The maps are mostly of Ventura County, but there are several other locations represented, including California, Oregon, and Arizona. The maps include aerial photographs, topographical maps, housing tract plans, and maps for roads, surveyors, rail lines, and equipment locations.
Dates:
circa 1857-1993
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Colonia Oil Company records
Collection
Identifier: MVC044
Abstract
The Colonia Oil Company was an Oxnard-based business incorporated in 1909 that held oil interests and land in the Oxnard area and around Piru. While there is sparse information regarding the company's earliest activities, it may have been active and conducting business prior to 1909 and possibly as early as the 1890s. The company dissolved in 1984. The collection covers the history and financial records of the Colonia Oil Company, including correspondence, financial records, oil leases, and...
Dates:
1909-1985
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Daily family papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC075
Abstract
Erastus Wright Daily moved to Ventura County with his brothers, Charles J., and Wendell P., in the 1880s. He started out as an employee on Patterson Ranch and eventually owned his own successful farm in Camarillo, cultivating sugar beets, lima beans, and walnuts. E.W. Daily and Etta Amelia Crowley Daily had four daughters, Nellie, Bernice, Ruth, and Gladys. The philanthropic family donated often to local charities and causes. The late Gladys Daily Coffman alone donated millions to various...
Dates:
1850-1995
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Dingman family papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC071
Abstract
The Dingman collection consists of photographs, negatives, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera from professional photographer Waldo Henry Dingman, Sr. (1872-1955) and World War I veteran Waldo Henry Dingman, Jr. (1898-1986). Dingman Sr.'s images represent life and culture in Ventura County including portraits, weddings, and documentation of local landmarks and areas of interest. The collection also contains photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, notes, meeting minutes and...
Dates:
1911-1986; Majority of material found within 1912-1934
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Charles Feraud papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC003
Abstract
Charles John Feraud was the son of Julius Feraud, who immigrated from France and operated the Feraud General Merchandise Store and Feraud Bakery in what is now known as the 1903 Building. The family operated their store out of this building until 1944. worked in the family store, but was also employed as an oil worker and water well contractor at various times. He married Franchesca and the couple had two children, Francis “Panchita” and Jules. Charles passed on July 26, 1953 at the age of...
Dates:
1820-1970
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Firefighting reference collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC065
Abstract
This is an artificial, rapid response collection put together by staff while researching firefighting within the county following the Thomas Fire in 2017. Items include reports, plans, and other publications from the Ventura County Fire Department and other fire departments within the county. There are also some indexes for researchers interested in other resources on the topic.
Dates:
1933-2018
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Folklore collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC007
Abstract
This collection was compiled by students in Charles Seeman's anthropology and music classes at Moorpark College. His students collected items and wrote reports on local folklore. Materials include reports and presentations, a cassette tape, donation forms, and a notebook.
Dates:
1974-1975
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
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