cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7050
title: Two-car crash (Jefferson Boulevard and Figueroa Street), 1951

description: 2 images. Two-car crash (Jefferson Boulevard and Figueroa Street), 08 December 1951. R.H. James (Taxi driver at 1716 West 42nd Street) injured; Taxi that turned over when it collided with another auto; Car driven by Harry Kanani Suehiro -- 31 years of 1044 North Bonnie Brae Street.  "Sleeve reads: A9406".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7085
title: Federal tax case, 1951

description: 2 images. Federal tax case, 28 November 1951. Bette Davis; Attorney A. Calder Mackey.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7039
title: Auto into market ...52nd Street and Figueroa Street, 1951

description: 2 images. Auto into market ...52nd Street and Figueroa Street, 02 December 1951. Frank Cannon, Owner of Market; John Robertson, Driver.  "Sleeve reads: A9406".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7052
title: Auto hits lamppost (No Address), 1951

description: 2 images. Auto hits lamppost (No Address), 29 November 1951. Ely Hahn -- 19 years; Officer J.W. Sturgeon; Auto hits lamppost.  "Sleeve reads: A9406".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7082
title: Prague Bible previewed at the University of Judaism here, 1951

description: 2 images. Prague Bible previewed at the University of Judaism here, 28 November 1951. Louis M. Rabinowitz; Doctor Harry Halpern; Ben Platt.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7054
title: Auto crash on Ridge Route Road, 1951

description: 4 images. Auto crash on Ridge Route Road, 07 December 1951. Wade Alloway -- 18 years; Sergeant John E. Parnell; Deputy T.H. Corbett; Dolores Privitt -- 15 years.  "Sleeve reads: A9406".; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Glickman. Date: 1951-12-07. Reporter: Glickman. Assignment: Crash on Ridge Route -- kids -- 1 dead. 3-4: Wade Alloway -- 18, & Sgt. John E. Parnell. Wade Alloway, head in hands. 21-22: Deputy T.H. Corbett questions Dolores Privitt, 15, about crash".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7078
title: McCalla, 1951

description: 2 images. McCalla, 28 November 1951. Samuel McCalla (Manager of San Pedro's Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue).; Supplementary material reads: "Gershon. Illus. McCalla. Finger points to sign left on doorknob of Samuel McCalla, mgr. San Pedro's Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue at 2033 1/2 South Grand Avenue, San Pedro. Official Novell Kronen denied knowledge of McCalla's address to reporters but note bore his initials".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7095
title: Society ...Sisterhood of Temple of Israel [sic] Planning Luncheon and Fashion Show, 1951

description: 5 images. Society ...Sisterhood of Temple of Israel [sic] Planning Luncheon and Fashion Show, 19 November 1951. Mrs. Sanford Adler; Mrs. Sherman Klein; Mrs. Max Messbaum [sic]; Mrs. Joseph Cooper; Mrs. Harold Fleischer; Mrs. Harvey Morse (Model). "Sleeve reads: S-9408".; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Paegel. Date: 1951-11-19. Assignment: 'Society'. 27, 28, 15, Left to Right, Seated: Mrs. Sanford Adler; Mrs. Sherman Klein. Standing: Mrs. Max Messbaum [sic]. 13, 41, Left to Right: Mrs. Max Messbaum [sic]; Mrs. Joseph Cooper; Mrs. Harold Fleischer; Mrs. Sanford Adler; Mrs. Harvey Morse, Model; Mrs. Sherman Klein".; Factual errors: Sisterhood of Temple of Israel is, in fact, Temple Israel of Hollywood Sisterhood; "Mrs. Max Messbaum" should read as "Mrs. Max Nussbaum".Today (as of April of 2009) Mrs. Nussbaum (Ruth) is living in the Valley at 97 years of age. In her lifetime she has written, edited and translated many works from German to English. She is the widow of the very well-loved former rabbi of Temple Israel of Hollywood, Max Nussbaum (rabbi from 1942 - 1975) and was interviewed on NPR in 2007 about the a visit from Martin Luther King to speak at Temple Israel of Hollywood in 1965.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7009
title: Attempted Robbery and Shooting (525 South Coronado Street), 1951

description: 9 images. Attempted Robbery and Shooting (525 South Coronado Street),  26 November 1951. Mrs. Joel C. Stockard (wife of victim); Joel C. Stockard (victim); Richard L. Stockard (brother of victim); Lieutenant George R. Stoner (with glasses dropped by suspect); A. F. Beck, (nurse); Dick Desick (Examiner Reporter).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7031
title: Divorce, 1951

description: 2 images. Divorce, 26 November 1951. Betty Marie Darre.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7065
title: Three truck collision...Avenue 33 and Pasadena Avenue, 1951

description: 4 images. Three truck collision...Avenue 33 and Pasadena Avenue, 08 December 1951. Officer A. J. Brigantine (Inspects aluminium upholstery truck which was wrecked in collision of three trucks).  "Sleeve reads: A-9406".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7036
title: Interview at Biltmore Hotel, 1951

description: 2 images. Interview at Biltmore Hotel, 25 November 1951. John T. Flynn.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7005
title: School at home, 1951

description: 2 images. School at home, 21 November 1951. Edward Eddie Edwards -- 14 years; Walter Chartland (Fire Inspector).; Supplementary material reads: "Gershon. city desk. Sunday or early Monday. School at home. Edward Eddie Edwards, 14, his classroom is in bed. Edward Edwards, 14, and Fire Inspector Walter Chartrand watching lessons brought into Eddie's home. He is post polio convalescent but attends classes in San Pedro's Harlan Shoemaker School for handicapped children fifteen miles away. He lives at 1105 West Chandler Street, Wilmington".; Supplementary material reads: "Neg of Walter Chartrand taken out by fire dept.".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7006
title: Christmas tree lane, Miracle Mile, 1951

description: 9 images. Christmas tree lane, Miracle Mile, 23 November 1951. Leila Webster; Elisa Garcia Lopez; Pina Paterne; Conchita Melendez; Bessie Fortune Hendry.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7090
title: Oath hearing, 1951

description: 7 images. Oath hearing, 28 November 1951. J.R. Croad (Superintendent of Burbank Schools); Doctor Herbert Alexander (Los Angeles City College Sociology Professor for 22 years); William B. Esterman (Attorney); Abraham Minkus (Teacher, Riggin Avenue School).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7087
title: SS Bataan motorship fire, 1951

description: 7 images. SS Bataan motorship fire, 28 November 1951. Body of Captain Charles Olsen -- 48 years; A. Josephsen (Radio Operator); Miss Sidsel Knudson -- 19 years; Mrs. A. E. Kragstad; Loraine Kragstad -- 6 years; Kathleen Kragstad -- 4 years; Captain Harold Loken perished in ship's fire.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7089
title: Atrocity pictures, 1951

description: 3 images. Atrocity pictures, 28 November 1951. Mrs. Marie A. Hanes (reading letter); Robert Hanes -- 16 years (her son); Elda Hanes (Corporal).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7079
title: Mrs. Behymer farewell ...Los Angeles Breakfast Club, 1951

description: 2 images. Mrs. Behymer farewell ...Los Angeles Breakfast Club, 28 November 1951. Mrs. L. E. Behymer -- 80 years.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7072
title: General Electric official here, 1951

description: 2 images. General Electric official here, 28 November 1951. John W. Belangee (Vice President of General Electric and General manager).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7032
title: Korea veteran jailed for seven days, 1951

description: 2 images. Korea veteran jailed for seven days, 23 November 1951. Joan Adams -- 19 years (Says jail for fiance ruined her Thanksgiving).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7033
title: Out of jail, 1951

description: 2 images. Out of jail, 23 November 1951. Michael T. O'Rourke (leaving jail).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7028
title: False arrest suit, 1951

description: 3 images. False arrest suit, 26 November 1951. Mrs. Margot Bumpus Genereaux -- 21 years (suing police for false arrest as the blonde bandit); G.M. Bumpus (her father, and Attorney).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7058
title: Boy inhales gadget from metal horn...lodged in bronchial tube...to be operated on, 1951

description: 3 images. Boy inhales gadget from metal horn...lodged in bronchial tube...to be operated on, 06 December 1951. William Willis, 7, patient; Lieutenant Thurston L. Willis, father.  "Sleeve reads: A9406".; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Emery. Date: 1951-12-06. Reporter: Emery to Looman. Assignment: Boy inhales metal horn. Awaiting operation at Seaside Hospital, Long Beach -- William Willis, 7 years, of 943 Terrace Drive, Long Beach, gets word of courage from father Lieut. Thurston L. Willis of US Coast Guard. Boy inhaled metal gadget from New Year's horn at home -- Father took him to hospital where Xrays showed metal gadget in boy's bronchial tube. At time of photo (8:30 p) operation was set for 9 pm".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m18831
title: California Highways hearing, 1957

description: 3 images. California Highways hearing, 19 November 1957. Captain Harold K. Jacobs; Right Reverend Monsignor Patrick J. Dignan; Reverend James J. Nevin; Supervisor Kenneth Hahn.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Wyman. Date: 1957-11-19. Reporter: Astler. Assignment: Calif. Hi-ways Hearing. 67-68: Capt. Harold K. Jacobs, of Calif Hi-way Patrol (a witness). 70: L/R Rt Rev. Msgr. Patrick J. Dignan, Supt. of Catholic School and Rev. James J. Nevin, pastor of All Saints Parish, Alhambra. 69: Same as above, with County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn sitting in front, center".
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-16868
title: Why? The L.A.P.D. can't "Just say no!" to "discrimination!", 1991

description: Ernest F. Valdez "Why? The L.A.P.D. can't 'Just say no!' to 'discrimination!'", 1991. A collection of clippings, articles, correspondence, statistics, judicial actions, and other documents arranged in reverse chronological order compiled by a former Los Angeles Police Department officer.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m10035
title: Lost boy, 1952

description: 4 images. Lost boy, 25 March 1952. Bruce Pearl -- 2 1/2 years (copy) lost boy; Mrs. Harriet Pearl (mother); Deputy Sheriff D.R. Hartung.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m20222
title: Pre-Concert Dinner -- Opening night, Philharmonic Orchestra, 1957

description: 5 images. Pre-Concert Dinner -- Opening night, Philharmonic Orchestra, 14 November 1957. Doctor Lewis Webster Jones; Mrs. Lewis Webster Jones; Mr. Henry Duque; Mrs. Henry Duque; Mr. Harry Volk; Mrs. Harry Volk; Mr. Edward W. Carter; Mrs. Edward W. Carter. (Sleeve reads: S 12241).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Gray. Date: 1957-11-14. Reporter: Alone. Assignment: Society -- Calif. Club. 41/42: Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Webster Jones. 105/105: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Duque. 3/4, L / R: Mr. & Mrs. Harry Volk; Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Carter".; Supplementary material reads: "Photo coverage for tonight's opening of Philharmonic Orchestra season. Photog., please go to the California club, 538 South Flower street, where Mr. and Mrs. Harry Volk are entertaining a large group at dinner in the club's Fireside Room, at 6 p.m. tonite, Thurs., Nov. 14. Please ask for Mr. Volk and tell him we want a picture of him, Mrs. Volk and mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Carter. The Volks are hosts at the pre-concert dinner and Mr. Carter is president of the Southern California Symphony Association. This is to be a 4 col. feature picture. Then ask for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duque and take an informal 2 col. of them. Mr. Duque is chairman of the board of the Southern California Symphony Association. (At Volk dinner). Also ask for Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Webster Jones and get a 2 col. of them (at Volk dinner, too). The Joneses are visiting here from New Brunswick, N.J. where Dr. Jones is president of famed Rutgers College. (Mr. Volk is a trustee at Rutgers & vice pres. of Southern California Symphony Association.... [continued]; Supplementary material continues: [Photo coverage...] Please show pictures to editor in charge. In turn the picture desk will process them and write captions for the city run tonight, for page one of the Society Section ... pictures to run 8 cols. across the bottom of the page, as dummy indicates. (Please ask Mrs. Carter, with whom I've talked on phone, to point out the Duques and the Joneses, or Mr. Volk will also, he told me via the phone). For caption material see Princess Pignatelli lead, which is in the Peach edit".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m18563
title: Admission Day ceremony at Hall of Records, 1954

description: 3 images. Admission Day ceremony at Hall of Records, 9 September 1954. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Crowe; Mrs. Harriet Davenport (City Councilwoman); John C. Cain (Resident of Calfornia for 60 years).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Jensen. Date: 1954-05-15. Reporter: Dunn. Assignment: Admission Day ceremony at Hall of Records. General view of participants at Adminission Day ceremony. L to R: Mr. and Mrs. John C. Crowe holds wreath, while Mrs. harriet Davenport, City Councilwoman, inspects plaques. (Man in shot is John C. Cain, resident of California for 60 years."
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m18619
title: First Christmas baby at Saint Francis Hospital in Lynwood, 1954

description: 4 images. First Christmas baby at Saint Francis Hospital in Lynwood, 25 December 1954. Mrs. Magdlean Dick; David Lee Dick -- baby born 12:20 a.m.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer:Lapp. Date: 1954-12-25. Reporter: Sid Bernstein. Assignment: First Christmas baby at St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood. 1/2/41/42: Mrs. Magdlean Dick, of 13112 Vultee avenue, Bellflower, holds David Lee, 8 pounds 5 oz. born 12:20 a.m. today."
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m22591
title: Belgium consul, 1960

description: 4 images. Belgium consul, 24 June 1960. George Barthelemy.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Miller. Date: 1960-06-24. Assignment: Belgian Consul. 221/222/35/36: Georges (?) Barthelemy. Hold neg. for Baker, Sunday Dept.".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14691
title: Aviation accident over Norwalk, 1958

description: 11 images. Aviation accident over Norwalk, 2 February 1958. Copies included.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14033
title: Golf - Los Angeles Open, 1958

description: 18 images. Golf - Los Angeles Open, 4 January 1958. Barbara Lang; Tommy Jacobs; Dave Reagn; Frank Stranahan; Bo Winninger; Lloyd Mangrum; Charles Sifford.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Monteverde. Date: 1958-01-04.  Assignment: Los Angeles Open. L-R: Barbara Lang and Tommy Jacobs, she marks his score 140 for end of second round. 1b: Dave Regan tees on 10. 2b: Dave Regan putts on 10. 3b: Dave Regan in rought on 12. 4b: Dave Regan in rough on 12th green chips up. 5b: Frank Stranahan on 11. 6b: Bo Winninger on 11. 7b: Lloyd Mangrum in rough on 11th. 3-4a: Mangrum gallery on 13. 12a: Develop 9 mm Parky Oliver on road going to 10th. 11a: Tommy Jacobs comes within 6 inches of cup on 60 foot putt on 13th. 3b: Gallery as above".; Other caption slip reads: "Photographer: Jensen. Date: 1958-01-04. Assignment: Los Angeles Open golf. J94: Charles Sifford (67). J95: Frank Stranahan to 13. J80: Tommy Jacobs to 13. 81: Tommy Jacobs to 14".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m10045
title: Pre-vue of open house to be held at University of Southern California Engineering School, 1952

description: 5 images. Pre-vue of open house to be held at University of Southern California Engineering School, 01 April 1952. Sharon Molony; Eleanor Daley; Martha Engels; Professor Robert Lee Baddorf; Professor George W. Reynolds; Joseph Szabo; Robert Malley, student.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Parkinson. Date: 1952-04-01. Reporter: Cowles. Assignment: Open house USC Engineering Dept. l-r: Sharon Molony, Eleanor Daley, Martha Engels. In Auto: Professor Robert Lee Baddorf (standing in back of car); at wheel, Professor George Reynolds. Passenger: Joseph Szabo. Baddorf is directing the 'slide rule' by radio control. Professor George W. Reynolds as one million volts passes over his body. Other man is student Robert Malley".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14070
title: Composer at home, 1958

description: 6 images. Composer at home, 22 January 1958. Leo Smit (various shots of him at his home).; Caption card reads: "Photographer: Lou Mack. Date: 1958-01-22. Reporter: (Pat Greene story). Assignment: Composer. Special Instructions: (Sunday story). Leo Smit, at piano; Leo Smit, composing music; Leo Smit, relaxes and cooks a lamb chop over broiler in back yard".; Supplementary material reads: "Erwin: Don Goodenow has requested that a photographer is sent to Leo Smit's house (8941 Rosewood Avenue, 1 block north of Beverly near Doheny and Robertson) to secure a "personalized" shot of Smit to go with Pat Greene's Sunday story. He wants pic of Smit with his family, at his hobby or on his grounds. And he needs pic by noon. If you can do many thanks -- if not pls tell Goodenow. Thanx. hh; Smit has been alerted -- phone CR 12730".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14964
title: Aviation accident in Norwalk (negs by Dick Emery), 1958

description: 8 images. Aviation accident in Norwalk (negs by Dick Emery), 2 February 1958. Air Force and Navy planes collide -- wreck falls on Norwalk; 48 killed -- Feb-1-1958; General view of the crash".; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Emery. Date: 1958-02-01. Reporter: Desick. Assignment: Plane crash Norwalk. 24-25-40-41-94-95-30-31-22-23-44-45: Firemen working behind Norwalk substation on burning debris; plane wreckage against service station at 11771 East Firestone Boulevard".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m16863
title: Methodist conference, 1958

description: 4 images. Methodist conference, 16 June 1958. Reverend Harlan R. Waite; Reverend Robert J. Kersey; Reverend Oscar Newby; Reverend W. Vickrey Dougherty.; Caption slip reads: "Thur June 19. Photographer: Miller. Date: 1958-06-16. Reporter: Cowles. Assignment: Methodists. 35/36: L-R: Rev. Oscar Newby; Rev. W. Vikrey Dougherty. 223/224: Rev. Harlan R. Waite; Rev. Robt. J Kersey. Pictures of Rev. Crawford Trotter of Los Angeles retiring public relations director of So. Calif. Arizona M.E. church".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m8811
title: Tournament of Roses floats, 1952

description: 9 images. Tournament of Roses floats, 01 January 1952. Sierra Madre ..."May Justice Reign"; South Gate ..."The Dreamer"; Temple City ..."A Fine Future".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14869
title: Suit to recover money loaned Doctor husband, 1958.

description: 3 images.Suit to recover money loaned Doctor husband, 25 February 1958. Mathilda Lentine -- 78 years; Dr. John H. Lentine -- 44 years.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Mitchell. Date: 1958-02-25. Reporter: Pony Garner. Assignment: Suit to recover money loaned Dr. Husband. 67/68: Mathilda Lentine, 78 yrs. 79/80: Dr. John H. Lentine, 44 yrs.".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m22625
title: General Hospital Phycopathic Ward, 1960

description: 6 images. General Hospital Phycopathic Ward, 19 April 1960. Mrs. Eleanor Sine (VIP); Mary Jane Walker (nurse); Dr. Harry Berliner; Mrs. Elizabeth Truax (nurse); Mrs. Kay Davidson (VIP); Mrs. Lucille Demarest; Mrs. Dorothy Elkins.  (Sleeve reads: S-12768).; Supplementary material reads: "Roll # 13 - 'Soc.' 1960-04-19. L.A. County Hospital Psychopathic Ward. 1/2: Recreation Day room. VIP Mrs. Eleanor Sine helps patient write letter, while Nurse Mary Jane Walker stands by. 3/4: Physical Exam of patient -- Dr. Harry Berliner; Nurse Mrs. Elizabeth Truax; VIP Mrs. Kay Davidson. 5/6: Beauty Room. VIP Mrs. Lucille Demarest dresses hair of patient, while Mrs. Dorothy Elkins goes over hair style magazine with patient under hair dryer. 7/9: Beauty Room. VIP Eleanor Sine gives manicure, ms (?) and cu (?). 10/11: Patient Activities Room,  foreground: Mrs. Lucille Demarest (at bike); Mrs. Dorothy Elkins; and Kay  Davidson with flowers at table. b.g. (Background):  Mrs. Eleanor Sine with patient at loom. 12. (same room as 10/11) same as above, with Mrs. Kay Davidson helping patient with paper flower hat. Wilson -- 120 roll".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14032
title: Golf - Los Angeles Open, 1958

description: 17 images. Golf - Los Angeles Open, 3 January 1958. Eric Monti; Shelley Mayfield; Dow Finsterwald; Ed Furgol; Dick Mayer; George Bayer; Tom Bolt; Billy Casper; Julius Boros; Lloyd Mangrum; Frank Stranahan; Howard Smith; Stan Dudas; Smiley Quick. Sports.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Jensen. Date: 1958-01-03.  Assignment: Los Angeles Open. J64: Tom Bolt - 3rd shot to #1 out of rough. J65: Billy Casper tees off #1 tee; Ken Venturi in back. J62: Howard Smith shoots over stand 15 from pier on #18. J63: Stan Dudas misses birdie to the back #18. 80-81-82: Smiley Quick 67.  J102: Eric Monti against fence #9 (uses back of club). J103: Shelly Mayfield out of trap to 9. J104: Dow Finsterwald 8 #13. 105: Ed Furgol #1 trap. 78: Dick Mayer to #1 green. 79: Dick Mayer misses 5 foot put #1 & takes a 5 (George Bayer on left)".; Other caption slip reads: "Photographer: Monteverde. Date: 1958-01-03. Assignment: Los Angeles Open. 1a: Julius Boros in rough on 11th fairway. 2: Lloyd Mangrum in rought on 11th fairway - cost him possible bird. 3: Lloyd Mangrum on 12th in rough to right of green bogie. 4: F. Stranahan chips 60 feet to land within 1 foot from pin on 17th. Sinks it for par - 3 under par at 17th. 5a: Ed Furgol on 1st fairway. 6a: Dick Mayer on 1st fairway".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m22620
title: Easter -- Hugh Darling, 1960

description: 4 images. Easter -- Hugh Darling, 16 March 1960. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Darling. (Sleeve reads: S-12768).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Wilson. Reporter: 'Soc'. Assignment: Easter, Beverly Hills Section. 43/44/98/99: Mrs. & Mr. Hugh Darling, Mayor of Beverly Hills".; Supplementary material reads: "Photo assignment for Wednesday March 16 at 5:15 pm sharp. Special. Pls. go to home of Hugh Darling, Mayor of Beverly Hills, 629 N. Hillcrest, CR 64575, get shots of Mr. and Mrs. Darling with Eastery accent, for special Beverly Hills section. Candid, keep them close together. Couple of setups for choice. Contacts Thursday. Thanks, Carter Ludlow".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14648
title: (Society) Heart Fund, 1958

description: 3 images. (Society) Heart Fund, 28 January 1958. Mrs. Robert Bican; Bonnie Philpot (12); Mrs. Robert G. Breyer. (Contacts and negs to Ludlow). (Sleeve reads: S12295).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Wilson. Date: 01-28. Reporter: Society. Assignment: Heart fund. 68-69 L to R: Mrs. Robert Bican; Bonnie Philpot -- 12; Mrs. Robert G. Breyer. 109-110: #109 missing library; Bonnie Philpot, 12, 6 successful heart surgery patient -- all well now".
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19134738.v1
title: Impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on capacity to monitor bird populations: a case study using the UK Breeding Bird Survey

description: COVID-19 restrictions significantly biased BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey coverage across the UK allowing indicative trends to be produced for approximately one-third of species in England only. To investigate the effect that COVID-19 restrictions had on participation in and coverage of the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), and to quantify the likely impacts on population change reporting based on 2020 data. We determined geographic, seasonal, and habitat coverage for the BBS in 2020 and compared this to previous years, and quantified the scale of biases and reductions in sample size for target species. We degraded existing BBS data (1994–2019) to simulate 2020 coverage and produced population change estimates using three methods applied to the complete and degraded data to assess the impacts of 2020 coverage on emergent trends. In 2020, 49% fewer survey squares were visited compared to 2019. Reductions were greatest in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and in the early breeding season, when 90% fewer visits were made. The few early visits completed were on atypical dates and showed marked habitat biases. Individual species were detected in 23–96% fewer squares than normal. Population change estimates derived using routine trend models were negatively biased in up to 96% of species, with errors greatest for species normally detected on early visits. Alternative trend models using visit-specific parameterization or focussing only on late season visits overcame coverage biases for some species. Lockdown restrictions associated with the COVID-19 outbreak meant it was not possible to produce population trend information for UK, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland in 2020. Indicative long-term trends could be produced in England only for a subset of about 40 species. We recommend managers of citizen science schemes undertake similar analyses to assess the scale of coverage biases when unforeseen events cause temporary, but substantial changes, in sampling effort.