cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24037
title: View of people watching waves from under the shade of umbrellas on an unidentified beach, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of people watching waves from under the shade of umbrellas on an unidentified beach, [s.d.]. Three umbrellas can be seen a sandy beach in the foreground, and several people can be seen sitting in chairs looking toward the ocean in the background. More people can be seen wading in the shallow surf in the distance. Two small waves are breaking.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24038
title: Birdseye view of a stretch of highway near a beach, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of a stretch of highway near a beach, [s.d.]. The road can be seen running from the foreground at right to the background at left and is lined with automobiles. A wide, sandy beach borders the road at right, while mountains can be seen at left and serve as the point from which the picture was taken. Two long wooden piers jut out into the ocean in the background at right. Many people can be seen on the beach, many under the shade of umbrellas.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24040
title: Interior view of a hospital(?) showing rows of beds, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an interior view of a hospital(?) showing rows of beds, [s.d.]. A long room can be seen extending from the foreground at left to the background at right. Small, neatly made beds can be seen along the walls on both sides of the room. Windows can be seen on the far wall at left, while a doorway can be seen in the wall in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24042
title: Exterior view of the Samson Rubber Company in Compton, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Samson Rubber Company in Compton, [s.d.]. The large, low building can be seen in the background at left. It has a flat roof, and several large rectangular windows can be seen along its perimeter. Smokestacks protrude from the roof, and the name of the company is painted on the side of the building at left. A wide road runs from the foreground at left to the background at right, and a line of utility poles borders it at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24057
title: Exterior view of the Samson Rubber Company showing a water tower on the roof, Compton, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Samson Rubber Company showing a water tower on the roof, Compton, [s.d.]. The large, low building can be seen in the background at left. It has a flat roof, and several large rectangular windows can be seen along its perimeter. Smokestacks protrude from the roof, and the name of the company is painted on the side of the building at left. A wide road runs from the foreground at left to the background at right, and a line of utility poles borders it at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24058
title: Exterior view of façade of the Plaza Church in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of façade of the Plaza Church in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The large adobe church can be seen in the background at center. Three bells can be seen in a tower at left, while two crosses are visible on the roof of the building. In the foreground, several people can be seen sitting on a low adobe wall, facing towards the church. Shops can be seen in the distance at right, while trees and utility poles are visible in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13671
title: Two portraits of J.R. Giddings, a pioneer of Pasadena, ca.1840-1900

description: Photographic portrait of J.R. Giddings, a pioneer of Pasadena, ca.1840-1860, taken when he was a young man (small, upper right corner). Viewed from the chest up, in an oval cutout. He is wearing a light-colored three-piece suit with bow tie. He may have a light moustache. His curly hair is parted on his right. He is gazing to his right.; Photographic portrait of J.R. Giddings, a pioneer of Pasadena, ca.1880-1900, taken when he was an older man (large, bottom). Viewed from the abdomen up. He is wearing a dark-colored three-piece suit with long tie. He is clean shaven. He has graying hair parted on his right and a receding hairline. He is seated turned to his right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14426
title: Portrait of Helen Hunt Jackson painted by A.F. Harmer in 1885, ca. 1885

description: Photograph of a portrait of Helen Hunt Jackson painted by A.F. Harmer in 1885, ca. 1885. She is turned slightly to the right and is visible from the chest up. She is wearing a high collared light-colored ruffled blouse under a dark dress. The portrait is signed with the artist's initials, "A.F.H.". Jackson was the author of the book "Ramona." Possibly painted from sittings in 1880 or 1882.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24059
title: Empty drive-in movie theater, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an empty drive-in movie theater, [s.d.]. The large screen can be seen in the background at right. The entire theater is encircled by tall concrete walls. In the middle, rows of speakers can be seen sitting on metal fences in a large parking lot. Signs around the theater warn drivers to drive slowly and point out exits.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24060
title: Exterior view of the Pico drive-in theatre, California's first, 1938

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Pico drive-in theatre, California's first, 1938. A grassy field is visible in the foreground, and a narrow road runs across the field from left to right. A concrete wall encircles the theater, and the road runs through an opening in the wall at right.  A large sign at left reads: "Drive-in Theatre Sit in your car See and hear Talking Pictures on the world's largest screen California's first".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24061
title: Rows of speakers in the parking lot of an empty drive-in movie theater, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of rows of speakers in the parking lot of an empty drive-in movie theater, [s.d.]. Several concentric rows of speakers can be seen, getting larger as the rows move from left to right. The speakers are small cylindrical objects hanging on a metal fence. The ground between the speakers is smooth. A concrete wall encircles the parking lot in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24063
title: Lighted Christmas trees lining a road at night, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of lighted Christmas trees lining a road at night, [s.d.]. The road runs from the foreground to the background at center and is lined on both sides by tall conifer trees decorated with bright light. It is nighttime and the lights on the trees provide the only illumination.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24064
title: Statue in the courtyard at Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a statue in the courtyard at Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, [s.d.]. A statue of a robed padre can be seen at center, facing to the left. The statue is on a stone pedestal. In the distance at left, a large fountain is visible, while a covered adobe walkway can be seen in the background. A tall tree is visible at right, and several large bushes can be seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24065
title: View of the fountain in the courtyard of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the fountain in the courtyard of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, [s.d.]. The fountain can be seen in the foreground and consists of a star-shaped basin with a three-tiered fountain rising from the middle. Tall trees can be seen around the perimeter of the courtyard in the background, while the cloister of the mission is visible as well. The roof of the adobe mission is covered with terracotta tiles.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24066
title: Man giving a speech to a crowd on the steps of the United States Post Office in Hollywood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man giving a speech to a crowd on the steps of the United States Post Office in Hollywood, [s.d.]. The man can be seen behind a podium at center and is facing toward the foreground. A large crowd of people is gathered in front of the podium and on the steps next to it. In the background, the large post office building can be seen. Tall rectangular windows are visible across the front of the building, and the name of the structure appears over the windows.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24068
title: View of hay stacks in an unidentified field, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of hay stacks in an unidentified field, [s.d.]. The field stretches across the image in the foreground and is full of large, mound-shaped haystacks. In the background, a long building with a two-story tower at right can be seen. A water tower is visible on the roof of the structure at right. At right, the edge of a road can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24077
title: Exterior view of the Terminal Island federal prison showing a water tower behind the building, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Terminal Island federal prison showing a water tower behind the building, [s.d.]. The two-story concrete building extends from the foreground at center into the background at left. It is a large structure with a flat roof. More of the building can be seen across a courtyard in the background at right. A tall water tower can be seen in the background at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24078
title: Exterior view of an unidentified factory showing cars in the parking lot, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of an unidentified factory showing cars in the parking lot, [s.d.]. The two-story concrete building extends from the foreground at center into the background at left. It is a large structure with a flat roof. More of the building can be seen across a courtyard in the background at right. A tall water tower can be seen on the roof in the background at center. Several large automobiles can be seen in parked near the building in the foreground at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17198
title: P.G. Wooster, a pioneer of Pasadena, ca.1880-1900

description: Photographic portrait of P.G. Wooster, a pioneer of Pasadena, ca.1880-1900. He is wearing a three-piece suit with a long checkered tie. He has a short graying beard with moustache. His short dark hair is parted on his left. The skin at the corner of his left eye is wrinkled as if he were smiling (his mouth is not visible behind his moustache). He is turned slightly to his right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24079
title: Man setting tables in a restaurant, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man setting tables in a restaurant, [s.d.]. Two long wooden tables can be seen. Eight metal plates are arranged at each table, and a man in a light-colored apron is adjusting a plate at left. Large pitchers can be seen on the table as well. In the background, several large pots are visible on a counter. A doorway can be seen at left, while windows are visible high on the wall at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24080
title: View of hay stacks in a field near a factory, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of hay stacks in a field near a factory, [s.d.]. Several large mounds of hay can be seen in an open field in the foreground. In the background, a long, one-story factory building stretches across the image. Large windows can be seen along the walls of the building, while a tall water tower can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24082
title: Exterior view of small houses in an unidentified residential neighborhood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of small houses in an unidentified residential neighborhood, [s.d.]. A small craftsman-style house can be seen at center. It is a one-story building with a covered porch and several small rectangular windows. A similar house can be seen at right. At center, a very tall palm tree can be seen. The front of an early-model automobile can be seen in the foreground at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24083
title: Man standing outside a building holding two dogs, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man standing outside a building holding two dogs, [s.d.]. The man can be seen at center and is wearing a light-colored outfit with a dark tie. Two dogs, possibly German shepherds, are standing next to him, one on each side. Large doorways with small rectangular windows can be seen directly behind the man, while a two-story structure can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24085
title: Exterior view of the Federal Prison at Los Angeles Harbor, showing watch towers, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Federal Prison at Los Angeles Harbor, showing watch towers, [s.d.]. A watch tower can be seen at left. It is part of a very high fence that encircles the prison complex and runs from the foreground at right toward the background at left. The two-story prison can be seen in the background. It is a large concrete structure. There are no windows at right, but two rows of rectangular windows can be seen at left. Two automobiles can be seen near the jail at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24149
title: Interior view of the Federal Prison at Los Angeles Harbor, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Federal Prison at Los Angeles Harbor, [s.d.]. Three stories of barred cells can be seen at right along a wall that extends from the foreground to the background. A man in a dark suit and a dark hat is opening one of the doors on the second floor at center. Windows and lights can be seen along the wall at left. In the background, a wall made of metal bars can be seen at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24150
title: Four-wheeled carriage decorated with flowers, possibly for a parade, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a four-wheeled carriage decorated with flowers, possibly for a parade, [s.d.]. The carriage can be seen at left and is being pulled by a light-colored horse that is visible at right. The wheels and sides of the open vehicle are covered with what are described as "white and lavender flowers". A man in a dark suit can be seen standing near the nose of the horse at right. In the background, a two-story Victorian house can be seen at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24151
title: Northward view of Broadway from Fifth Street, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a northward view of Broadway from Fifth Street, ca.1925. Broadway runs from the foreground at left to the background at right. Several streetcars and automobiles can be seen on the wide street, and many people can be seen walking on the sidewalks that line the road. Tall buildings are visible along the street in the background, and street lights can be seen in the foreground. An American flag flies from a tall building at center.; Legible signs include, from left: "$10 Save and Upstairs Trade", "West 11th St. to L.A. High", "The Owl Drug Co.", "Keep Right", "No Parking n the Loading Zone 45 Minute Parking 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. No Parking", Vehicles must not stand between here and next corner", "Stop", "Millinery", "Hotel California", "Broadway Dept. Store", "Power off", "California Building", and "Right & Left turn Prohibited".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24153
title: View of Fifth Street looking west from Main Street, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a view of Fifth Street looking west from Main Street, ca.1925. Fifth Street runs from the foreground at center towards the background at left. Tall buildings can be seen along the side of the road at right. Many streetcars and automobiles can be seen traveling on the road, and dozens of pedestrians can be seen on the sidewalk. Two American flags hang from a building at left.; Legible signs include, from left: "Surgeon", "$15 for Men's Suits", "Maple Ave.", "Power off", "Title Insurance Bldg", and "$2 Hats".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24155
title: Exterior view of the First Presbyterian Church, Hollywood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the First Presbyterian Church, Hollywood, [s.d.]. The large brick building can be seen at center. It is a long structure that extends from the foreground at right towards the background at left. A tall rectangular tower can be seen on the corner of the building at left. Several windows are visible, including a large bank of glass over the doorway at center. An unpaved road can be seen in the foreground at center, and trees are visible at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13601
title: Dr. Thomas B. Elliott, one of the founders of Pasadena, ca.1880-1900

description: Photographic portrait of Dr. Thomas B. Elliott, one of the founders of Pasadena, ca.1880-1900. Viewed from the chest up. He is wearing a three-piece suit with a bow tie. He has a graying beard with moustache. His white hair is brushed straight back. He is turned slightly to his left. "Thomas B. Elliot" -- caption. He is responsible for changing the original name of the Indiana Colony to Pasadena (Indian for "valley between the hills") in 1875.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24162
title: Birdseye view of Los Angeles looking north-east and showing Main Street, ca. 1930

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of Los Angeles looking north-east and showing Main Street, ca. 1930. Many two- and three-story buildings can be seen as the city sprawls across the entire image. The buildings are separated by a grid of wide, unpaved streets, many of which have streetcar tracks in the middle. Early-model automobiles can be seen parked along the sides of the streets. In the background, low hills are visible. A stand of trees can be seen at left, and a railroad yard is visible at center. Compares to CHS-37330 & CHS-48623, which show the same scene at slightly different times.; Legible signs include, from left: "Dante Hotel", "Autobank 10th and Grand", "The Braun Corporation Laboratory Outfitters", "Schireson Bros", "St. Elmo Hotel", "Brunswig Drug Co.", "Lumber", and "F. See On Co.".; Originally, the image was captioned as "Birdseye view of Los Angeles near the intersection of Tenth Street and Grand Avenue, [s.d.]".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24164
title: View of a bridge over a railroad yard in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of a bridge over a railroad yard in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The bridge, and the road that crosses it, can be seen in the foreground at left. The road runs from the foreground at right towards the background at left. A large railroad yard can be seen at center, and several buildings belonging to the Griffith Company are visible on a large lot in the foreground at right. In the background, several large buildings are visible. City Hall is visible in the background at right. In the foreground at center, several early-model automobiles can be seen parked near the side of a road.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24167
title: View of the Examiner Building and the Western Pacific Building in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the Examiner Building and the Western Pacific Building in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The terracotta-roofed Examiner building can be seen in the foreground at right. It is a Spanish-style building with a cupola on the roof. Int eh background at center, the large rectangular Western Pacific Building can be seen. At right, severl more tall buildings are visible, while smaller structures can be seen in the distance at center and left. Fast-moving automobiles can be seen in the foreground at left.  Cf. CHS-37333 for a similar image.; Legible signs include, from left: "Baynes-Beebe Music co. Pianos Players", "Oak Apartments", "Automobile Clearing", "Western Costume Bldg", "Southern California Gas Company", "Western Auto Supply Co. All over the West Headquarters 1100 Grand", and "Examiner".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24168
title: Birdseye view of Los Angeles looking north-east and showing Main Street, ca. 1930

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of Los Angeles looking north-east and showing Main Street, ca. 1930. Many two- and three-story buildings can be seen as the city sprawls across the entire image. The buildings are separated by a grid of wide, unpaved streets, many of which have streetcar tracks in the middle. Early-model automobiles can be seen parked along the sides of the streets. In the background, low hills are visible. A stand of trees can be seen at left, and a railroad yard is visible at center. Compares to CHS-37330 & CHS-48620, which show the same scene at slightly different times.; Legible signs include, from left: "Dante Hotel", "Autobank 10th and Grand", "The Braun Corporation Laboratory Outfitters", "Schireson Bros", "St. Elmo Hotel", "Brunswig Drug Co.", "Lumber", and "F. See On Co.".; Originally, the photograph was captioned as "Birdseye view of Los Angeles near the intersection of Tenth Street and Grand Avenue, [s.d.]".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24169
title: Bus passing in front of the Chamber of Commerce building in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a bus passing in front of the Chamber of Commerce building in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The early-model bus can be seen in the foreground at left. It is a long vehicle with two spare tires on the back and is headed down a street that runs from the foreground at left to the background at right. The large Chamber of Commerce can be seen in the background. It is a tall building with three identical wings. The bottom of the building is light colored, while the middle is slightly darker.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24194
title: View of buildings in Los Angeles, showing the Pan Gas building in the background, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of buildings in Los Angeles, showing the Pan Gas building in the background, [s.d.]. Dozens of large, flat-roofed buildings can be seen in the foreground. Several trees can be seen among the buildings. In the background at center, two taller buildings are visible. One of these is the Pan Gas building. In the background at right, several more tall buildings are visible. A low mountain range can be seen across the image further in the distance. Legible signs include, from left: "Paige Co. of So. Cal. Used Car Dept", "Pan Gas", "Hotel Pleasanton", "Home of Western [?]", "Used Cars", "Henry B. Ayers Co.", "The Wade Apartments", "Winslow B. Felix Co.", "Chevrolet" and J. Ben J. Fahy Ford Dealer".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24195
title: Workers preparing tables for a banquet, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers preparing tables for a banquet, [s.d.]. A long room can be seen stretching far into the distance at center. Large arched windows line both walls, and two rows of round tables can be seen on either side of the room. The floor is covered with checkered tiles. Each table has a light table cloth and settings for four people. Several uniformed people can be seen adjusting the tables in the background, while tow people in suits supervise at left. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Compares to CHS-37261, which shows a similar scene with the workers in a slightly different position.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24197
title: People in Middle Eastern costumes posing in front of a camera, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of people in Middle Eastern costumes posing in front of a camera, [s.d.]. Four men and a woman in Arabian dress can be seen at center. The woman appears to be dancing while the men look n. Two men in suits and hats can be seen near an early camera at left. The room is decorated with tile mosaics and rugs, and a hookah can be seen on a sofa at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17199
title: Helen Wentworth, the first child born in Pasadena, ca.1880-1900

description: Photographic portrait of Helen Wentworth, the first child born in Pasadena, aged 3-5 years, ca.1880-1900. Viewed from the knees up, in an oval cutout. She is wearing a buttoned-up dark coat with a white lace collar and a bonnet bedecked with numerous bows. She holds her gloved hands in front of her. She may be sitting.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m24198
title: Filming a western movie on the Front Lot Stage at Universal City, ca. 1915

description: Photograph of filming a western movie on the Front Lot Stage at Universal City, ca. 1915. A bar scene can be seen at center, and several men and women are visible in western clothing. A man and a woman are seated at a table in the foreground at right. At left, the director and cameraman can be seen, along with several other assistants. Many people can be seen sitting on a high balcony at right, in an area labeled "Visitor's Observatory".