Abstract Cephas Little Bard, born April 7, 1843 in Pennsylvania, was a well-known physician and prominent citizen of Ventura County in the late 19th century. Bard co-founded Ventura's first hospital and was also a prominent medical researcher. His collection of curios was also the foundation of what would later become the Museum of Ventura County. Dr. Bard passed away on April 20, 1902 due to complications from a surgery. His collection includes correspondence, monographs, legal documents, and...