San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

Disabled Civil War veteran Nathan John Freeman (1844-1923) standing in front of a pillar which reads 'Pacific Branch N.H.D.V.S.' The acronym stands for the National Home of Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. The Sawtelle Veterans Home in Sawtelle, Los Angeles was built in 1888 to provide care for disabled volunteer soldiers from conflicts starting at the Civil War and ending roughly around the First World War.

A soldier standing in front of cannons and tents at Camp Ringgold located in Atascadero.

Pitched tents at Camp Ringgold in Atascadero.

Camp Ringgold, a grouping of tents are shown in the background.

Cavalry practicing war maneuvers.

Men with brass instruments riding horses.

Military band with brass instruments in formation.

Man standing with medic flag, surrounded by other soldiers.

Cavalry soldiers on horses.

Soldiers standing by tents at Camp Ringgold.

Soldiers and a group of horses at Camp Ringgold

Delivering newspapers on horseback, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Delivering newspaper to bookstore, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Ramona Hotel in background, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Press Room, 4 A.M., written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Crossing a body of water to deliver newspaper on horseback, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Newspaper distribution out of the Tribune printing office, written on back: 'Mr? Lucien J. DeFasset'

Postcard of the Andrews Hotel

Postcard of the Pacific Coast "Daylight" entering Santa Barbara

Photograph of Mission San Luis Obispo pasted in the middle of the postcard. Wording on the front of the card reads: 'Mission San Luis Obispo. 1820. Compliments of Real Estate Brokers, Greenberg & Elsasser. San Luis Obispo, Cal.'

Back of postcard reads: 'The arches of San Miguel, Archangel and its red tile roof, together with a well kept and colorful garden make it a pleasant spot to visit. Although established in 1797 its church is almost in its original condition. It is situated in the Salinas Valley, California.'

Caption on back of postcard reads: 'The Hearst Castle and its surrounding buildings - three guest cottages, the main building with 100 rooms and two swimming pools. Situated atop a hill at San Simeon, California.'

Exterior of Mission San Buenaventura. Back of postcard reads: 'Founded 1782, Ventura, California. Looking out over the broad Pacific, and center of an agricultural empire which had its beginnings when Indians planted orchards and vineyards under patient Padres' direction, the mission is today famous for its wooden bells, 'Matrimonial Chair' and fine museum.' An official California Mission Trails Association card.

Altar and general interior of Mission San Buenaventura. Back of postcard reads: 'Founded 1782, Ventura, California. Beautiful interior of the ninth and last mission founded by Father Junipero Serra in California.' An official California Mission Trails Association card.

Photograph of the "Daylight" train, which connected San Francisco to Los Angeles from 1922 until it was decommissioned in 1974.