Finding aid for the Cephas Little Bard collection, 1782-1985 MVC026

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Museum of Ventura County

2011

100 East Main Street

Ventura, CA 93001

library@venturamuseum.org

URL: http://www.venturamuseum.org

Language of Material: English

Contributing Institution: Museum of Ventura County

Title: Cephas Little Bard collection

creator: Bard, Cephas L. (Cephas Little)

Identifier/Call Number: MVC026

Identifier/Call Number: 191

Physical Description: 3 Linear Feet (3 cartons)

Date (inclusive): 1782-1975

Date (bulk): 1860-1904

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 ledgers created by Dr. Bard and his relatives regarding business and family matters. There are also several medical monographs written by Cephas Bard.

Language of Material: Materials are in English.

Physical Location: Stored on-site at Museum of Ventura County Research Library. All requests to access special collections material can be made in advance by contacting the Research Library using the contact information on this page.

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED ON-SITE AT MVC Research Library: Open for research. All requests to access on-site special collections material can be made in advance using the contact information located on this page.

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Biographical note

Cephas Little Bard, born April 7, 1843 in Chambersburg, 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. Many of Bards family members were doctors on his maternal side, and on his paternal side he had relatives who were founders of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. In addition, his paternal relative, Dr. Samuel Bard, was General George Washington's physician and, his maternal great-grandfather, Colonel Robert Parker, was a colonel under Washington and received special recognition for gallant services.

He completed a course of classical studies at the Chambersburgh Academy before becoming a student doctor in the office of Dr. A. H. Senseny. During the Civil War, he enlisted as a private in Company A, 126th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers. Within that regiment he fought in the second battle of Bull Run and Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. After his term of service, he attended lectures at the Jefferson Medical College and was appointed assistant surgeon of the Pennsylvania volunteers and again went to serve on the front. He remained with his regiment until the surrender of Lee.

After the war, Bard returned to his home in Pennsylvania, where he practiced medicine until 1865, at which time he moved west to join his brother Thomas Bard. He was the first American physician to practice in what is now Ventura County. Following the establishment of the county in the early 1870s, Dr. Bard was nominated and elected coroner on both tickets. He was later re-elected, serving terms adding up to 20 years as county physician and surgeon. Bard was also president of the Ventura County Pioneer Society from the time it was organized and president of the Ventura County Medical Society. He also served as county health officer, was an active participant in the California State Medical Society, and was president of the state medical association.

Dr. Bard was a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, of the Knights Templar and other fraternal orders. He had an exceedingly large medical practice. His carriage and pet white horse Kit were often noted as he made house calls throughout the county. Bard was instrumental in the development of medical practice and infrastructure in Ventura County. On January 1, 1902, the Elizabeth Bard Memorial Hospital was opened to the public. Dr. Bard and his brother, Senator Thomas R. Bard, erected this institution as a memorial to their mother. The building is now known as the Elizabeth Bard Memorial Building and is located at 121 N. Fir Street.

Dr. Bard passed away on April 20, 1902 due to complications from a surgery. His obituary notes that he was thought of as "a valuable citizen and one beloved by everyone. He was known to every person in this section and all regarded him as a personal friend."

Scope and Contents note

The collection includes correspondence, monographs, legal documents, and ledgers created by Cephas Little Bard and his relatives regarding business and family matters. The materials primarily relate to the life and death of Bard, ranging from his medical training, arrival in California, career as a physician in Ventura, illness and death, and the ensuing settlement of his estate. The correspondence includes 500 letters, most of which are between Cephas Bard and his brother, Thomas Bard. Topics covered in the correspondence include family affairs, medical practice and procedures, Hueneme Wharf construction, establishment of the Elizabeth Bard Memorial Hospital, and the election of Thomas Bard to the US Senate. The collection also includes 60 telegrams concerning the health of Clara or Cephas Bard. There are also several medical monographs written by Cephas Bard.

This collection has been arranged in the following series:

Series 1: Cephas L. Bard collection of medical books, 1782-1899
Series 2: Personal papers, 1851-1975

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Elizabeth Bard Memorial Hospital

Bard Estate

Bard, Cephas L. (Cephas Little)

Bard Family

Cephas L. Bard collection of medical books 397405 1782-1899 (Bulk dates: 1805-1899)

Scope and Contents

This series contains manuscripts and medical books that were collected by Bard over the course of his medical practice.

Box 1

Ledger: Dr. C. L. Bard, Volume 162-3 397440 1897

Box 1

Ledger: Dr. C. L. Bard 397439 1899

Box 1

Book: A Treatise of the Materia Medica by William Cullen, M.D., Vol. II 397438 undated

Box 1

Book: The History of Women Third edition, by William Alexander, M.D., Vol. I 397437 1782

Box 1

Book: California by Nordhoff 397436 undated

Box 1

Book: Practical Surgery by Robert Liston 397435 1838

Box 1

Book: Parisian Chirurgical Journal by Monsieur Desault, principal surgeon to the Hotel Dieu, translated into English by Robert Gosling, surgeon, London; Vol. I 397434 1794

Box 1

Book: A System of Natural Philosophy by J. L. Comstock, M.D. 397433 1843

Box 1

Book: Practical Observations in Surgery: illustrated with cases and plates by William Hey, Esq., F.R.S. 397432 1805

Box 1

Book: Lectures on Diseases of the Nervous System, Especially in Women by S. Weir Mitchell, M.D. 397431 1881

Box 1

Book: A Treatise on Some Practical Points Relating to the Diseases of the Eye by John Cunningham Saunders 397430 1821

Box 1

Book: On Gun-Shot Wounds of the Extremities by G. J. Guthrie, the Royal College of Surgeons of London 397429 1815

Box 1

Book: A Treatise on the Nature and Cure of Gout and Rheumatism by Charles Scudaore, M.D. 397428 1819

Box 1

Book: A System of Materia Medica and Pharmacy by J. Murray, Lecturer of Chemistry, and on Materia Medica and Pharmacy, Edinburgh, Vol. I 397427 1815

Box 1

Book: A Treatise of the Materia Medica and Therapeutics, by John Eberle, M.D., Vol. II 397426 1830

Box 1

Book: The Influence of Tropical Climates on European Constitutions by James Johnson, M.D. 397425 1826

Box 1

Book: Facts, Observations, and Practical Illustrations related to Puerperal Fever, Scarlet Fever, Pulmonary Consumption, and Measles: A General View of the Pathology and Treatment of Chronic Diseases by John Armstrong, M.D. 397424 1823

Box 1

Book: A Treatise on Lesser Surgery; or the Minor Surgical Operations, by Bourgery, D. M. P. 397423 1834

Box 1

Book: An Inquiry into the Nature and Treatment of Diabetes, Calculus, and other Affections of the Urinary Organs, by William Prout, M.D., FRS. 397422 1826

Box 2

Ledger: Copies of patents whip sockets 397421 1856-1874

Box 2

Ledger: Copies of patents - whip socket fasteners 397420 1863-1885

Box 2

Ledger: Copies of patents - whip sockets 397419 1875-1885

Box 2

Ledger: Copies of patents - miscellaneous inventions pertaining to whip-sockets 397418 undated

Box 2

Book: Surgical Essays Part I and II, by Aston Cooper F.R.S. and Benjamin Travers F.R.S. 397417 1821

Box 2

Book: A Treatise on the Theory and Management of Ulcers: with a Dissertation on White Swelling of the Joints, To which is Prefixed An Essay on the Chirurgical Treatment of Inflamations and Its Consequences , by Benjamin Bell 397416 undated

Box 2

Book: Elements of Surgery: For the Use of Students, Vol II, by John Syng Dorsey, M.D. 397415 1813

Box 2

Book: An Essay on Fevers, To which is now added A Dissertation on the Malignant, Ulcerous Sore-Throat, by John Huxham, M.D. 397414 undated

Box 2

Book: An Inquiry into the Claims of Doctor William Harvey to the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood; with a more equitable Retrospect of that Event. To which is added, An Introductory Lecture , by John Redman Coxe, M.D. 397413 1834

Box 2

Book: A System of Anatomy and Physiology; From the Latest and Best Authors Vol II 397412 undated

Box 2

Book: A System of Anatomy and Physiology; From the Latest and Best Authors Vol III 397411 undated

Box 2

Book: Burns's Obstetrical Works. The Anatomy of the Gravid Uterus; with Practical Inferences Relative to Pregnancy and Labour. Observations on Abortion; Containing an account of the manner in which it takes place; the causes which produce it; and the method of preventing or treating it. Practical Observations on the Uterine Hemorrhage; with remarks on the management of the placenta , by John Burns 397410 1809

Box 2

Book: Principles of Military Surgery; comprising observations on the arrangement, police, and practice of Hospitals, and on the History, Treatment, and Anomalies of Variola and Syphilis , Illustrated with cases and dissections, by John Hennen, M.D., F.R.S.E. 397409 1830

Box 2

Book: First Lines of the Practice of Physic, Vol. III, by William Cullen, M.D. 397408 undated

Box 2

Book: An Index of the Practice of Medicine, by Wesley M. Carpenter, M.D. 397407 1883

Box 2

23 illustrations and one newspaper clipping 397406 undated

Personal papers 396587 1851-1975 (Bulk dates: 1851-1904)

Scope and Contents

This series contains 15 envelopes that contain documents covering Bard's arrival in Ventura in 1863 to his death in Ventura in 1902 and the ensuing settlement of his estate. This series also includes correspondence between Cephas L. Bard and his brother, Thomas R. Bard. The correspondence covers a variety of topics, ranging from family affairs, medical practices and procedures, the building of the Hueneme Pier, and the establishment of the Elizabeth Bard Memorial Hospital. The series also contains 60 telegrams dealing with the health of Clara Bard and Cephas Bard. There are also legal documents and ledgers documenting the finances of Bard's estate, including receipts, bank drafts, and Bard's last will and testament.

Box 3, Folder 1

Ledger No. 19: Estate of C.L. Bard 399826 undated

Box 3, Folder 1

Day book No 19: Estate of C.L. Bard, descd 397403 1908 August 20

Box 3, Folder 1

Day book No. 19: Appraisement by D.S. Blackburn, E.P. Foster, and Ed T. Hare 397402 1902 August 20

Box 3, Folder 1

Day book No. 19: Hueneme, California 397401 1902 June 25 - 1903 May 11

Box 3, Folder 1

Day book No. 19: Receipts 397400 1902 May 07

Box 3, Folder 1

Day book No. 19: Receipts and expenditures of Thomas R. Bard, executor 397399 1902-1903

Box 3, Folder 1

Day book No. 19: Receipt 397398 1903 May 15

Box 3, Folder 1

Day book No. 19: Two appointments of agent 397397 1903

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Maggie Bard 397358 1902 July, November

Box 3, Folder 2

Pamphlet: Captivity of Richard Bard, Esq., and his Wife, Catherine Poe Bard, by Archibald Bard 397395 1904

Box 3, Folder 2

Probate Claim: E. Bard Memorial Hospital, Superior Court 397394 1902 November

Box 3, Folder 2

Probate Claim: Thomas R. Bard and Mary Blanche Bard, "Not Used" written on cover, Superior Court 397393 1902 November

Box 3, Folder 2

Manuscript: Copy of Cephas L. Bard's will 397392 1902 February 9

Box 3, Folder 2

Account sheets: Elizabeth Bard Memorial Hospital 397391 1902 April 20

Box 3, Folder 2

Contributions to hospital by Cephas L. Bard and remaining debts 397389 undated

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence: Barnes and Shelbey from E.O. Gerberding, sec. 397388 1902 November 20

Box 3, Folder 2

Estate inventory: Receipt of legatee 397387 1903 May 04

Box 3, Folder 2

Authorization: Appointment of E.Ol Gerberding as agent 397386 1903 April

Box 3, Folder 2

Receipt: Signed by Mary Blanche Bard for $5,000 397385 1903 May 29

Box 3, Folder 2

Final Decree: "Decree of final discharge of Cephas L. Bard estate and executor" 397383 1903 May 5

Box 3, Folder 2

Estate inventory: Settlement over E.B. Hospital and appraisal of estate 397382 circa 1902

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence: E.O. Gerberding from Barnes and Shelby 397380 1902 October 24

Box 3, Folder 2

List of debts owed 397379 undated

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Maggie Bard 397378 1903

Box 3, Folder 2

Appraiser's list of bequests, dividends, and debts 397373 undated

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Maggie Bard on estate 397370 1902

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Maggie Bard on the inability to discharge Mrs. Carscallen 397354 1902 June 29

Box 3, Folder 2

Note on estimated value of C.L. Bard's property 397350 undated

Box 3, Folder 2

List of physicians who attended C.L. Bard during his last illness 397349 undated

Box 3, Folder 2

List of deposits and shares of C. L. Bard 397348 undated

Box 3, Folder 2

Receipt: Thomas R. Bard, Bank of Ventura, credit for $1,000 397347 1902 November 18

Box 3, Folder 2

Deposit slip and checks: Bank of Ventura 397346 1900 August 4

Box 3, Folder 2

Memorandum on E.B. Memorial Hospital 397345 undated

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence: Dr. Phillip Bard from Newton Chase (Thatcher School) 397342 1972 June 30

Box 3, Folder 3

Pamphlet: Reprint of The Climatic Surgical Advantages of Littoral Southern California, Cephas L. Bard 397340 undated

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence on family history 397339 1850

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence: Philip Bard and Beryl Bard 397337 1932 August 15

Box 3, Folder 3

Manuscript: Autobiographical Reminiscence: Thomas R. Bard 397336 undated

Box 3, Folder 3

Agreement: Articles of partnership between C.L. Bard and Dr. G. Parker Willard 397335 1874 August

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence and memos on Thomas R. Bard's life 397332 undated

Box 3, Folder 3

Newspaper clippings 397330 1943

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence: Phillip Bard and Thomas G. Bard on family's role in Civil War 397329 1955 October

Box 3, Folder 3

Pamphlet: Disease as Described in Literature, address by Cephas L. Bard to Medical Society of California 397327 1898 May

Box 3, Folder 3

Newspaper clipping: The Funeral of Doctor Bard, Ventura County Star Free Press 397326 1975 April 20

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence: Thomas P. Bard, Dr. P. Little, Elizabeth Bard, and Richard Bard 397325 1851 February 24

Box 3, Folder 4

Receipts: Mr. Gerberding from J.W. Robertson, M.D. 397256 1903 October, December

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence and notes: Al Gerberding, family health 397253 1893 April

Box 3, Folder 4

Receipt and notes: Payment for sanitarium, medical care 397303 1902, 1904

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence: Al Gerberding and J.W. Robertson, M.D. 397295 1902

Box 3, Folder 4

Legal petition, Superior Court of County of Ventura, Re: Lloyd Harrison 397290 1903 January 5

Box 3, Folder 4

Deed: Clara W. Bard from Thomas R. Bard 397288 1889 August 23

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence and receipts: E.O. Gerberding, J.W. Robertson, M.D., on Clara Bard 397286 1897, 1904

Box 3, Folder 4

Telegrams: Thomas R. Bard, W.D. Dilworth, Al Gerberding regarding Clara 397319 1897, 1902

Box 3, Folder 4

Deed: Clara W. Bard from Alfred J. Salisbury for Hueneme property 397289 1890 August 04

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence and receipts: J.W. Robertson, M.D., and Mr. Gerberding re: Clara 397274 1893-1897, 1903-1904

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence: F.W. Gerberding and appointment of guardian 397306 1904 June 22

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence and notes: Regarding Clara's health 397247 1889, 1893, 1904

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence and notes: Mary Bard on Clara's health and wellbeing 397209 1894

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence and telegrams: Clara Bard 397201 1894-1895

Box 3, Folder 4

Petition: Guardianship for Clara, Superior Court of City and County of San Francisco 397184 1904 July 09

Box 3, Folder 5

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard, Cephas L. Bard on vaccination 397182 1887 March 17

Box 3, Folder 5

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard, Cephas L. Bard re: engravings 397181 1887 September 09

Box 3, Folder 5

Correspondence: Mrs. Gerberding, Cephas L. Bard, Thomas R. Bard, re: Clara and divorce 397180 1888-1889

Box 3, Folder 5

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Cephas L. Bard 397145 1890

Box 3, Folder 5

Newspaper clipping: Dedication of Bard's bust, Public Opinion, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 397142 1903 May 15

Box 3, Folder 6

Receipt: County of Ventura from Thomas Bard 397140 1903 May 09

Box 3, Folder 6

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard's business and transactions 397139 1903

Box 3, Folder 6

Receipt: Signed by Maggie Bard, list of personal effects 397129 1903 April 15

Box 3, Folder 6

Correspondence: E.O. Gerberding business and transactions 397126 1903

Box 3, Folder 6

Correspondence: Barnes & Shelby from Stanley Forbes, manager, Mutual Life 397120 1903 February 7

Box 3, Folder 6

Ledger: Names and amounts, notes by Barnes & Shelby 397112 1902 August, September

Box 3, Folder 6

Ledger sheet: Itemized bill from L. Cerf Co. 397105 1902 November 7

Box 3, Folder 6

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard regarding C.L. Bard's illness and death 397104 1902

Box 3, Folder 6

Correspondence and notes: C. L. Bard business and transactions 397099 1902

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence: Cephas L. Bard regarding Clara Bard 397093 1893 March 22

Box 3, Folder 7

Manuscript: Local History and Personal Reminiscence, 1861-1864 397092 undated

Box 3, Folder 7

Manuscript: Notes on destruction of Chambersburg 397091 undated

Box 3, Folder 7

Manuscript: Additional notes on Gen. Robert E. Lee's invasion of Chambersburg 397090 undated

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and C.L. Bard on business and family matters 397089 1889, 1901-1908

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence: Emma Bard Boggs on C.L. Bard's illness and death 397083 1902 April 21

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence: Dr. Lasher and Jarvis Barlow on C.L. Bard's diagnosis 397081 1902 June 19

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence: Maggie Bard and Thomas R. Bard 397078 1902-1904

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence: Maggie Bard on family and business matters 397074 1901-1902, 1910

Box 3, Folder 7

Correspondence: Mrs. Nico Beck-Meyer and E.O. Gerberding on estate 397052 1903 January 15

Box 3, Folder 7

Telegram: Thomas R. Bard and L.F. Eastin re: C.L. Bard's bust 397050 1903 March 9

Box 3, Folder 8

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Cephas L. Bard on family and business matters 397029 1889, 1895, 1898, 1900-1902

Box 3, Folder 8

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Cephas L. Bard on establishing hospital 397028 1900-1902

Box 3, Folder 8

Correspondence: Last letter between Thomas R. Bard and Cephas L. Bard 397035 1902 April 17

Box 3, Folder 8

Telegram: Thomas R. Bard various correspondents 397027 1902

General note

Correspondents include: Drs Lasher and MacGouran[?]; Bicknell; Hitchcock; Frank Wiggins; Logan Kennedy; Clara Carscalon; Cole and Lasher. Some mentio Cephas' L. Bard's illness and death.

Box 3, Folder 8

Telegrams: Thomas R. Bard and Blanch Bard 397024 1902 April

Box 3, Folder 8

Telegrams: Mrs. Thomas Bard and various correspondents 397022 1902 April

Box 3, Folder 9

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and various correspondents 396975 1886, 1902-1904, 1907

Scope and Contents

Correspondents include: G.S. Madden; E.O. Gerberding; Barnes and Selby; Ida Alvord; Frank Stone; George Lasher; Granville MacGowan; F.D. Bullard, M.D.; George Cole, M.D.; L.G. Vischer; W.H. Flint, M.D.; A.J. Comstock; W. Jarvis Barlow; C.F; Taggart; Frank Barrows; W.M. Wilson; G.W. Chrisman; James Fulkerson; Orestes Solari; Walter Holst; Thomas F. Kelley; Adolfo Camarillo; Charles Barnard (Ventura Abstract Co.); Howard Kelly; B.A. Rapp; Mrs. Nico Beck Meyer; WM K. Shyrock; Stanley Forbes; Charles Daily; Joaquin Botiller; J.C. Daly; Luna Barkla; J.S. Collins; F.T. Bicknell, M.D.; and Stanley Black, M.D.

Box 3, Folder 9

Correspondence: Bank of Ventura and Thomas R. Bard 396971 1902

Box 3, Folder 9

Correspondence: E.O. Gerberding and various correspondents 396959 1902-1904

Scope and Contents

Correspondents include: Ida Alvord; Barnes and Selby; Mrs. Nico Beck-Meyer; Bank of Ventura; Frank Stone; Dr. Jarvis Barrow; and E.W.J. Isensee.

Box 3, Folder 9

Receipts 396953 1902-1903

Box 3, Folder 9

Correspondents: Barnes & Selby and Thomas R. Bard 396937 1902-1903

Box 3, Folder 9

Pamphlet: State Mutual Building and Loan Association 396927 1902 October 1

Box 3, Folder 9

Correspondence: Maggie Bard, Blanche Bard, and Thomas R. Bard 396979 1902-1903

Box 3, Folder 9

Testimony: L.F. Eastin, county clerk 396907 1902 April 9

Box 3, Folder 9

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and the Ventura Free Press 396864 1903 March 18

Box 3, Folder 9

Deficiency tax notice: Bard Estate, tax collector 396838 1904

Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence: Cephas L. Bard and Thomas R. Bard 396831 1887-1902

Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence and telegrams: Thomas R. Bard and various correspondents 396826 1888-1902

Scope and Contents

Correspondents include: A.J. Comstock, M.D.; E.L. Burnett; Charles Barnard; James R. Sinsill; E.O. Gerberding; Clara Carscallen; George Lasher; B.T. Williams; D.S. Blackburn; Matt Arnold, Esq.; J. Logan Kennedy; and R. Williams.

Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence: Blanche Bard and Clara Carscallen (nurse) 396823 1902 February 16

Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard from Mary Bard 396822 1902 January, February

Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence: Cephas L. Bard and various correspondents 396797 1898-1901

Scope and Contents

Correspondents include: C.G. Baldwiw; Joseph Cairn Simpson; J.J. Arnott; and Carrie Stevens Waller.

Box 3, Folder 10

Essay: The Passing of the Doctor's Horse 396775 undated

Box 3, Folder 10

Newspaper clipping: Richard Bard recollects family stories (Jack Smalley) 396731 1964 March 28

Box 3, Folder 10

Cephas L. Bard's last wishes type by L.F. Eastin 396728 1902 April 9

Box 3, Folder 10

Newspaper clippings: Photograph of Bard and text 396727 undated

Box 3, Folder 10

Itemized outlays 396725 1886-1887

Box 3, Folder 11

Correspondence: Mrs. Bard and various correspondents 396722 1905 January

Box 3, Folder 12

Correspondence and resolutions on museum between Sol N. Sheridan and Thomas R. Bard 396712 1913 December

Box 3, Folder 12

Materials on Cephas L. Bard's life and remains 396711 1960, 1972

Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence and notes regarding Cephas L. Bard's remains and his military service.

Box 3, Folder 12

Correspondence regarding Cephas L. Bard's death and remains 396708 1902-1903, 1907

Scope and Contents

Correspondents include: Howard Kelly; Edward Reilly (undertaker); and Wm Wilson (executor).

Box 3, Folder 12

Correspondence between Thomas R. Bard and Blanche and Maggie Bard 396705 1903

Box 3, Folder 12

Photocopy: Disease As Described in Literature, originally published May 1898 396701 undated

Box 3, Folder 13

Photograph: Cephas L. Bard for Ventura Free Press 396700 1902 May 21

Box 3, Folder 13

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and various correspondents 396699 1889, 1902

Scope and Contents

Mostly discusses Cephas L. Bard's death. Correspondents include: J. Heyses; Clara B. Carscallen; Clara Bard; Blanche Bard; E.O. Gerberding; Dr. Lasher; Mary Bard; Judge B.T. Williams; T.F. McFarland (may be a cousin); John J. Boyce; Dr. J. Craig Miller; Logan Kennedy; L.Y. Loring; Hugh Walker; and Mr. Erlandio.

Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Cephas L. Bard on Dr. M.F. Price 396750 1896 December 25

Box 3, Folder 13

Correspondence: Miss Bard and Clara Carscallen on Dr. Bard's illness 396687 1902 March

Box 3, Folder 13

Condolence letters from local organizations 396675 undated

Box 3, Folder 13

Contract for bust of Cephas L. Bard 396674 undated

Box 3, Folder 13

Dr. George Lasher's account of Cephas' illness for Thomas R. Bard 396671 1902 June 26

Box 3, Folder 13

2 memorial issues of the Ventura Free Press 396669 1903 May 1

Box 3, Folder 13

Receipt: Cremation by National Casket Company 396668 1902 July 2

Box 3, Folder 13

List of physicians and surgeons who attended on Cephas L. Bard 396667 1902

Box 3, Folder 13

Newspaper clipping: Article refuting that Cephas L. Bard was a Christian Scientist 396666 1902 March 21

Box 3, Folder 14

Correspondence: Elizabeth Bard and Cephas L. Bard 396664 1866-1886

Scope and Contents

Includes descriptions of Ventura social life.

Box 3, Folder 14

Correspondence: Cephas L. Bard and various correspondents 396660 1866, 1871

Scope and Contents

Correspondents include David Geller and Judge Charles Fernald. Bard refers to committee involved in partition of Ventura County.

Box 3, Folder 14

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and Cephas L. Bard 396659 1866-1886

Scope and Contents

Discusses business accounts, housekeeping, Clara's health, life in Ventura, a wharf at Port Hueneme, and the trial of a Chinese resident of Ventura.

Box 3, Folder 14

Correspondence: Thomas R. Bard and various correspondents 396633 1874-1889

Scope and Contents

Correspondents include: Frank Thompson; S.F. Eastin, county clerk; Louie [?]; W.E. Shepherd; F.S. Cook; Thomas Snyder, Esq.; J.M. Pratt; A.D. Barnard, Esq.; Archie Rice, Esq.; and Samuel Ensign[?], Esq. Topics cover business accounts and upkeep of Ventura and city services.

Box 3, Folder 14

Receipts and accounts 396630 1875-1878

Box 3, Folder 15

Envelope addressed to Mr. R.M. Bard, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 396590 1870 March 28

Box 3, Folder 15

Correspondence: Elizabeth Bard and Cephas L. Bard 396588 1868, 1870