Drawing by Vischer of rodeo preparations at cattle ranch, San Lorenzo, California, ca.1870-1874

Drawing by Edward Vischer of rodeo preparations at a cattle ranch, ca.1870-1874. Caption: "Scene on an old Californian cattle ranch, in early Spring, on the eve of a general rodeo (landscape San Lorenzo, Mont[erey] Co[unty]".... Two men on horseback rope a steer while another rider looks on. A small herd of horses run at left. A post and rail fence surrounds a large flat area in front of a ranch house. Part of a church is visible behind the ranch house

Drawing by Edward Vischer of the Captain Smith's residence in Santa Cruz, ca.1860-1865

Photograph of a drawing by Edward Vischer of the Santa Cruz area, ca.1860-1865. Caption: "Santa Cruz, from the beach. Sketched from the premises of Capt. Smith. The upper and lower portions of the town visible beyond the bottom-land. Party of excursionists returning from a shell-gathering picnic on the sea beach reporting an immense success." Twelve dressed-up people walk in the grassy area between two buildings (a house and barn?). One person is mounted on a horse. Two cows graze nearby

Part of a document by Father Junipero Serra describing mission marriage regulations, ca.1900

Photograph of part of page two document written and signed by Father Junipero Serra, ca.1900. The document entitled "Nota Preira" describes marriage statutes at the San Luis Obispo Mission (?). He mentions a 1776 fire in which many books and documents were burned.; "El libro primitivo en se asentaran con la Jurida Instincion, y claridad las partidas y las informaciones patrimoniales y casamientos en esta mision de San Luis Obispo desde su principio perecio en el inciendo que la abrajo eran parte en la madrugada del dia 29 de Noviembre del ano proximo vencido en 1776 por cuya causa los [?] hasta otro dia celebrados, se hallaran aca notados sin la formalidad y los propios dias en que se celebraron y los particulares testigos a cada uno de ellos asistieron si solo en forma Padron que espresse una, a una las familias cuyos matrimonios, ya los padros, ya la noticia y todo el pueblo, y los que celebraron y celebraren despues otro incendio, se continuaron con la correspondiente distincion y 'la claridad aisto note'. Father Junipero Serra." -- transcription

Drawing by Tom Hill, called "Crossing the Plains," showing a chain of ox-drawn covered wagons, ca.1850

Photograph of a drawing by Tom Hill, called "Crossing the Plains," showing a chain of ox-drawn covered wagons, ca.1850. The wagon in view has eight oxen pulling it. Three women are sitting inside the covered wagon. Two men on foot and two men on horses ride next to the wagon. Behind them is a chain of other wagons and horsemen

Drawing by Edward Vischer depicting the El Jolon Stage Station in Monterey County, June 26, 1875

Photograph of a drawing by Edward Vischer depicting the El Jolon Stage Station in Monterey County, June 26, 1875. Cattle and goats graze in a field in the foreground surrounded by a post-and-rail fence, behind which the Stage Station is visible. A modest one-story supply building with a thatch-roof portico can be seen to the right. Words on the building read: "Grocery", "Store", and "Post Office". Trees dapple the hill behind it. Text written-in below the image identifies the site and area and also reads: "Modernized Spanish Ranch House", as well as "Henry C. Dodge, Proprieter"

The painting "Bucking Horse" by C.M. Russell, 1904

Photograph of the painting "Bucking Horse" by Charles M. Russell, 1904. A cowboy with gunbelt, chaps, and coiled lasso tries to conquer a branded bronco in mid-buck while on the prairie

The painting "The Rug Seller in the Pomperion" by Eduoardo Forti, [s.d.]

Photograph of the painting "The Rug Seller in the Pomperion" by Eduoardo Forti, [s.d.]. A man is shown kneeling at center, displaying the rug in front of him with his hands and staring up a Roman gentlewoman and her maid who are positioned to the right. To the left, behind the man, a small girl carries a second rug in past a divan in the parlor. In the background, a lavish garden can be seen surrounded by colonnade

Drawing of a panoramic view of Los Angeles, looking south from Elysian Park, ca.1885-1886

Photograph of a lithograph drawing, by E.S. Glover, of a panoramic view of Los Angeles, looking south from Elysian Park, ca.1885-1886. The Los Angeles River, the most noticable landmark here is the large ribbon of water (starting at left) running into the distance. The city has many undeveloped areas to the south (top of the picture) and to the northwest (bottom right). In the center, there is a cluster of buildings. Beyond is an agricultural area with groves of trees. A grid of roadways overlays the foreground. Back of photoprint reads "From Reservior Hill" and also "ca. 1880-1885"

Painting by Edward Vischer depicting travelers approaching the western part of the Mission San Luis Obispo on the landing, ca.1864-1873

Photograph of a painting by Edward Vischer depicting travelers approaching the town and western part of the Mission San Luis Obispo on the landing, ca.1864-1873. Two horsemen ride out from the buildings of the mission to meet the group of horsemen coming in from the dirt road at the left with their train of pack mules. Small cabins and barn-style longhouses are visible in the background, in front of mountains. Rocks and trees are visible in the right foreground. Text written below the image identifies the date and area

Drawing by Vischer of Geyser Gulch and Pluton Creek, Sonoma, 1858-1866

Photograph of a drawing by Vischer of Geyser Gulch and Pluton Creek, Sonoma, 1858-1866. Caption: "The geysers. Front-view of Geyser Gulch, and Pluton-Creek, from the hills near the hotel (Mountain of Fire), Sonoma C[oun]ty, Vischer". Riders on horseback race along a dirt road leading from a small building which is near a few grazing cattle and people. Rolling hills rise in the background