cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7840
title: Exterior view of the Santa Ana First Methodist Church, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Santa Ana First Methodist Church, ca.1900. The light-colored building, at center, has a number of ornamental features: two large belfries; a smaller one at left, and a taller one at right; domed roofing, painted arches, and detailed carvings. The front of the church has at least twenty-one vents or windows, and a larger, stained glass window at center. Barely visible behind the right belfry and the front of the church is what appears to be another domed tower, with a cross at the top. At least two utility poles and at least three large trees frame the church.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8205
title: Exterior view of Kaufmann School, showing students lounging around in front, Pomona, ca.1910

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Kaufmann School, showing students lounging around in front, Pomona, ca.1910. The mission revival style building has a two story center connecting two one-story portions that extend the building forward on either side. Steps are visible at the front entrance to the building, at center connected by  a wide sidewalk to the street. To the right, six young students, four boys, and two girls, are pictured in the foreground. Five are sitting on or leaning against a large railing, while the sixth is sitting on the curb directly below. Also, centered in front of the building is a flagpole with an American flag flying. This 4th ward school, built in 1903-1904 at 6th Street and Palomares Street became Kaufmann School after 1910. The towers were removed in 1929.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13771
title: Portrait of Harrison Gray Otis, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Harrison Gray Otis, [s.d.]. The bust of Otis can be seen in profile facing right. He can be seen wearing a white shirt and dark colored jacket. He has short white hair, parted to the side, and a white mustache and long goatee. Otis was the publisher of the Los Angeles Times for over thirty years. He was born in 1837 in Ohio. He served in the American Civil War and later held a number of jobs before moving to California in 1876. He edited the Santa Barbara Press for several years. In 1882 Otis purchased an interest in the Los Angeles Times. He became president, general manager and editor-in-chief in 1886, and was considered a very influential leader in Los Angeles until his death in 1917.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13919
title: Exterior view of the San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission in Carmel taken before restoration work was undertaken, ca.1900.

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission in Carmel taken before restoration work was undertaken, ca.1900. An aging structure with two tall turrets on either side of its main entrance stands in the foreground. The rest of the structure stands, partially in ruins, in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13991
title: Stack of thirteen bars of gold bullion from mining done at Lida Mine in Willow Springs, Kern County, ca.1930

description: Photograph of 1089.93 ounces of gold bullion from mining done at Lida Mine in Willow Springs, Kern County, ca.1930. Thirteen slender sticks of gold bullion are stacked on a dark-colored stool. The result of an 110 hour mill run of 55 tons of ore.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12536
title: Birdseye view of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company factory, ca.1930

description: Photograph of birdseye view of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company factory, ca.1930. The Goodyear Factory is pictured at center, and is surrounded by farmland. The main entrance of the complex is right of center, while behind it, what appears to be a courtyard is visible. A train can be seen traveling towards the factory from the far right. To the left of the track a water tower and a series of utility poles are visible, while in the distance a large residential area stretches the width of the image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15964
title: Unidentified Indian basket on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up of an unidentified Indian basket on display, ca.1900. It sits on a blanket with a zig-zag and striped pattern, in front of a blanket with narrow horizontal stripes. The basket design includes a human figure, squares, and triangles. the basket is shaped like a tall roundis jar with a short neck and small mouth. Image 37.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12535
title: Birdseye view of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company factory, showing surrounding residential area, ca.1930

description: Photograph of birdseye view of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company factory, showing surrounding residential area, ca.1930. The Goodyear factory is pictured at center, with the main entrance visible right of center. The complex consists of three main buildings : the left-most one has an "8" shape, the middle one is "L" shaped, and the one to the right is "I" shaped. The third building has a large arrow painted on the roof with the word "mines" inside it, just above another sign the reads "Good Year." A pair of railroad tracks lead from the middle building. A gas station is visible in the foreground surrounded by business and residential buildings. In the distance a stretch of what appear to be industrial use buildings are nearest to the factory, followed by another residential area. Compares to CHS-33139, which shows the same factory several years earlier.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12517
title: Birdseye view of the Firestone Company plant in Los Angeles, ca.1928

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the Firestone Company plant in Los Angeles, ca.1928. Firestone Tire & Rubber Company opened its Los Angeles Plant (pictured here) in 1928 at the corner of what was known as Manchester and Alameda. Manchester was renamed Firestone Boulevard. The Firestone Plant is shown at center, and is made up of several different rectangular-shaped buildings that comprise a total square shape. Also visible on the grounds of the plant are a tall water tower and a thin smokestack. In the foreground, an automobile-lined road separates the plant from undeveloped land. A large residential area is visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20432
title: Blanche Stuart Scott and a crowd of spectators looking off into the distance, Dominguez Field, 1910

description: Photograph of Blanche Stuart Scott and a crowd of spectators looking off into the distance, Dominguez Field, 1910. Miss Scott, known as the first American aviatrix, is walking at center, dressed in a dark-colored jacked, pants, and knee-high boots. She has a scarf and goggles on her head. She is surrounded by at least nine men dressed in suites and wearing hats. The crowd is intensely looking to the left, at what the picture file card identifies as something dangerous.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20433
title: View of a river showing a series of housing structures in Northern California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a view of a river showing a series of housing structures in Northern California, ca.1900. The rock-filled river, visible in the foreground, is shown between a number of trees and bushes. Above the trees is a ridge of at least nine multi-level residential structures visible between additional trees. Picture file card reads "Mines and Mineral Resources".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20121
title: View of Little Dear Creek in Nevada City, 1900-1930

description: Photograph of a view of Little Dear Creek in Nevada City, 1900-1930. The calm stream is in the foreground at center. Small rocks line its banks in the foreground, while larger rocks are visible in the distance. Hundreds of large trees can be seen around the river, including one very tall pine tree at right. The outlines of the trees are reflected in the smooth water of the creek.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13956
title: View of four miners working in an unidentified location in California, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a view of four miners working in an unidentified location in California, ca.1900. The four miners are at center and are looking at the viewer. They are standing in a large hole that has been dug out of a rocky hill. A small cart can be seen on a set of metal rails at right. Two large wooden frames with wire mesh inside are standing up between the miners, and a large pile of gravel can be seen. Tall mountains are visible in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20434
title: View of Los Angeles County's Persian Rug Weaver display at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, 1931

description: Photograph of a view of Los Angeles County's Persian Rug Weaver display at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, 1931. At center, two mannequins dressed in Persian costumes are sitting near a loom. The walls around them are made of oranges held together with wire frames and are designed to look Middle Eastern. The words "Los Angeles County" appear at the bottom of the display at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20435
title: Exterior view of Los Angeles County's Persian Rug Weavers display at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, 1931

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Los Angeles County's Persian Rug Weavers display at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, 1931. The display is made of oranges held together by wire frames. The oranges have been arranged to resemble a mosque with a domed roof and several large spires around the perimeter. Two mannequins dressed in Persian clothing can be seen sitting near a loom at center. The words "Los Angeles County" appear in several places on the display.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20436
title: Los Angeles County's display at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, 1936

description: Photograph of Los Angeles County's display at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, 1936. The display resembles an Aztec temple and is made from oranges held together by wire frames. The temple is tall and narrow, with a stepped dome on top. Large flowers stick out from both sides of the building. A mannequin dressed in Native clothing can be seen in the doorway of the temple. The words "Los Angeles County" appear in several places on the display.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15965
title: Six Indian baskets on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of six unidentified Indian baskets on display, ca.1900. Three of them sit on a blanket with a zig-zag and striped pattern, in front of a blanket with narrow horizontal stripes. Two of them sit on a wooden pedestal on the same blanket. One of them hangs from the blanket backdrop. There are three basic types: shallow platter, round bowl, round jar with neck and narrow mouth. One of the bowl-shaped baskets has a fringe around the rim. The woven designs are all different including zigzags, diamonds, stripes, hourglasses, steps, etc. Image 38.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20437
title: View of the Los Angeles County "Garden of Eden" exhibit in Toronto, Canada, 1928

description: Photograph of a view of the Los Angeles County "Garden of Eden" exhibit in Toronto, Canada, 1928. At center, two mannequins are staring at each other. A man at left is wearing a leopard-skin loin cloth, while a woman at right is wearing a similar dress. They are leaning on a wall of rocks covered with vines. At their feet, many baskets of fruit are visible, including oranges, apples, and pears. The words "Los Angeles County" appear on a sign near the top of the display.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20438
title: Portrait of a woman removing clothes from an electric dryer, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of a woman removing clothes from an electric dryer, [s.d.]. The woman is standing at left and looking to the right while pulling a piece of fabric from a dryer at center. The woman is wearing a long patterned dress and has short light hair. Behind her, several kitchen appliances are visible, including a stove. A phone hangs on the wall at right. Several towels are stacked on top of the dryer.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11161
title: View of operators at the General Telephone Company switchboard, 1940-1950

description: Photograph of a view of operators at the General Telephone Company switchboard, 1940-1950. A line of six women is at left, while the switchboard itself is at right. The women are all wearing headsets and are moving cords or pushing buttons on the switchboard. The woman closest to the viewer has a phonebook and a stack of cards in front of her and is holding a pen in her hand.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20439
title: View of the groundbreaking ceremony for the State Office Building on First Street in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the groundbreaking ceremony for the State Office Building on First Street in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. Three men in suits are holding shovels at center and looking at the camera. The men are digging up the dirt at right. Several more well-dressed men can be seen standing in the background, and a young boy in overalls is grabbing one of the shovels at right. Several tall buildings are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21116
title: View of an Olympic rowing competition in Long Beach, 1932

description: Photograph of a view of an Olympic rowing competition in Long Beach, 1932. At center is a long boat with a crew of eight rowers and a coxswain. At left, a motor boat with three occupants is traveling parallel to the other boat. A man with a large bullhorn is facing the row boat. The motor boat is creating a large wake on the otherwise smooth water. On the land in the distance, many oil derricks are visible, while low trees line the shore.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20442
title: Woman dressed as a queen standing on a platform covered in fake snow, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a woman dressed as a queen standing on a platform covered in fake snow, [s.d.]. The woman is at center and is standing on a tall platform that appears to be made of ice. She is wearing a long dark dress and a crown, and is holding a bouquet of leaves in her hand. Leaning against the platform are several sets of snowshoes and skis. The ground immediately around the platform is covered with snow, but grass can be seen in the background. Several tall palm trees are visible behind the woman.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20443
title: View of Los Angeles County's exhibit at the Valencia Orange Show, 1928

description: Photograph of a view of Los Angeles County's exhibit at the Valencia Orange Show, 1928. The display consists of a large rectangular base made of oranges topped with an Arabic scene. There are several fake palm trees, and a stuffed camel can be seen at right. A group of mannequins dressed as Arab men is watching a female mannequin dance at center. The display is set up inside a large tent, and the roof of the tent can be seen overhead. The words "Los Angeles County" appear several times on the exhibit.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20444
title: Motorist getting directions in the Mojave desert, 1928

description: Photograph of a motorist getting directions in the Mojave desert, 1928. An early-model automobile is at center. It is a dark-colored convertible with a large arrow painted on the side. At right, a man in a cowboy hat is conversing with another man over a map. They are standing near a sign that indicates distances to selected towns. In the background, the flat desert stretches across the image. It is dotted with low bushes. A mountain range can be seen in the distance.; The towns and distances on the sign include, from top to bottom, "Saratoga Springs 2 M", "Cave Springs 9 M", "Barstow 74 M", "Daggett 75 M", "Owl Spring 14 M", "Leach Spring 29 M", "Johannesburg 81 M", "Randsburg 83 M", "Silver Lake 30 M", and "Zabriskie 25 M".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20445
title: View of an automobile traveling through the desert at the foot of a mountain range, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of an automobile traveling through the desert at the foot of a mountain range, [s.d.]. The dark-colored automobile is at center. It is a hardtop sedan with a large box tied to the rear bumper. A single person occupies the car. The area in which the car is visible is flat and dirt-covered. In the background, a tall, rugged mountain range is visible. The mountains have no vegetation on their slopes.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15966
title: Collection of 28 Indian baskets on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a collection of 28 unidentified Indian baskets on display, photographed ca.1900. They are displayed outside (judging from the foliage visible in the background), on a table covered with a cloth, in front of the table, and leaning against or hanging from a cloth backdrop. They are all shaped like shallow platters or conical bowls. They have differing woven patterns including stripes, zig-zags, diamonds, steps, pinwheels, etc. Displayed in 7 rows, they generally increase in size from top to bottom. Two of them bear legible tags reading: "No. 63, Kern", "No. 147, Kern". Image 39.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12354
title: View of the Lake View gusher at the Sunset Oil Field in Kern County, 1920-1930

description: Photograph of a view of the Lake View gusher at the Sunset Oil Field in Kern County, 1920-1930. A tall metal oil derrick is at center and a massive plume of dark oil is spewing from the top, creating a dark cloud. The ground around the derrick is wet with oil. Many more derricks can be seen in the distance. A mountain range runs across the image in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14165
title: Exterior view of the Hotel de Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Hotel de Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, ca.1900. The three-story Victorian building is at center. The main entry is at center and has a covered porch and two small covered balconies above the entryway. The walls of the building are light colored, and many tall chimneys protrude from the edge of the roof. There are two cylindrical towers visible, one on the front left corner and one on the front right. A tall rectangular tower can be seen near the entryway. The grounds in front of the hotel are landscaped with an assortment of trees and bushes. A man can be seen on a concrete walkway at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11134
title: Interior view of the assembly line at the Ford Motor Company plant in Long Beach, ca.1936

description: Photograph of an interior view of the assembly line at the Ford Motor Company plant in Long Beach, ca.1936.  A long line of partially completed automobiles is at center. The cars lack front ends and wheels. Along the entire line, men are stitching and trimming fabric around the roofs of the cars. Hanging lights line both sides of the assembly line, and stacks of materials can be seen on the sides of the factory.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20446
title: Workers assembling dashboards for automobiles in an unidentified factory, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers assembling dashboards for automobiles in an unidentified factory, [s.d.]. A long metal table is at center, and three dashboards can be seen on top. A crew of four men is working on wiring the dashboards. In the background, a man and a woman are standing between two shelves housing extra wire and other electrical parts. Against the back edge of the factory wall, many boxes are stacked.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3743
title: Birdseye view of Pomona from the south hills, showing Mount San Antonio in the background, 1905-1910

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of Pomona from the south hills, showing Mount San Antonio in the background, 1905-1910. The budding city is in the foreground and is composed mostly of small houses and agricultural fields. Many trees are visible among the buildings as well. In the background, a mountain range is visible, and snow-capped Mount San Antonio can be seen at right. This mountain is also known as Mount Baldy and Old Baldy.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9237
title: View of the courtyard at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a view of the courtyard at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, ca.1900. The floor of the courtyard is below the viewer at center and is filled with a variety of potted palm trees and upholstered furniture. Towards the back of the courtyard, a restaurant is visible with many tables closely placed within a patio area. There are five stories visible above the ground level. All are similar and have low light-colored railings around the perimeter and thin columns supporting the floor above. Candle holders provide light for the hallways.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9214
title: Exterior view of the conservatory in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, ca.1910

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the conservatory in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, ca.1910. The large domed conservatory building is visible in the distance at center. It is light-colored and appears to be made of glass. It has a curving roof topped by a dome with a spire at center. Around the dome, many trees can be seen, including palm trees and pine trees. A concrete path winds its way around the grassy expanse of the park.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5035
title: View of Westwood Village looking north  from Wilshire Boulevard, October 1, 1935

description: Photograph of a view of Westwood Village looking north  from Wilshire Boulevard, October 1, 1935. At center is a wide paved road divided by a grassy median. A row of palm trees grows along the median. At right is a large mission-style building housing a Ralph's market. A tall, light colored tower is visible in front of the market, and a similar tower can be seen in the distance at center. More mission-style buildings with terracotta tile roofs can be seen in the background at left. A stoplight is visible in the foreground at right, and an illegible sign is hung from a streetlight nearby.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5766
title: Horse-drawn carriages in front of the Inglewood Post Office, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a horse-drawn carriages in front of the Inglewood Post Office, ca.1900. Two open carriages pulled by dark horses are visible in the foreground. The single-story clapboard post office is at center. It has a flat roof and a wrap-around covered porch. A small man or boy can be seen in the shadows on the wooden porch. An American flag flies from the roof of the building. Legible signs include, from left to right: "Inglewood Post Office", and "Coffee".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16183
title: Close-up of a cacti echinopsis euren, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a cacti echinopsis euren, ca.1920. It is shaped like a ball with an accordion-like texture and clusters of spines. Four blossoms (?) are visible on top. It is growing out of the ground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4379
title: An exterior view of the University of California Los Angeles's Royce Hall with the Goodyear blimp in the background, Westwood, 1930-1950

description: Photograph of the University of California Los Angeles's Royce Hall with the Goodyear blimp in the background, Westwood, 1930-1950. Royce Hall appears at center and is a brick building with two tall rectangular towers flanking its entrance at center. Archways adorn the lower levels of the building, while a rounded tower can be seen on the edge of the building. Another large brick building can be seen in the foreground at left. The blimp is low in the sky to the right of center and has the Goodyear logo on the side. Many students can be seen on a grassy quad in the foreground, while a mountain range is visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12922
title: Portrait of two Army Air Corps veterans receiving a gift of oranges in an unidentified location, 1940-1950

description: Photographic portrait of two Army Air Corps veterans receiving a gift of oranges in an unidentified location, 1940-1950. The two men are in uniform and are facing each other near a wooden table in the foreground. Between them is a large pile of oranges. A large crowd of spectators is looking on, including a dark-haired woman at center who is handing the men cups. The onlookers are dressed in an Eastern European fashion, with many of the women wearing scarves on their heads.