cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30390
title: Oil Wells near Summerland, California, 1930

description: Photograph of oil wells near Summerland, California, 1930. A large number of oil derricks can be seen set up along the Pacific Ocean coastline, on the beach. Some of the oil derricks can be seen in the ocean water, connected in rows by long support structures. A railroad track can be seen in the foreground, extending along the coast next to the beach. Stacks of railroad track planks can be seen in the foreground, to the right of the railroad track. Steam can be seen rising from derricks in the left background. In the distance, the coastal land visibly curves to the right. Compares to CHS-2229.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30391
title: Exterior view of the Shell Oil Company near Dominguez refinery, Carson Street, November 19, 1930

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Shell Oil Company near Dominguez refinery, Carson Street, November 19, 1930. Much of the foreground is taken up by a wide expanse of open land, covered with unkempt grass. In the middle of the photograph, ahead of the grassy area, many large, metal oil drums can be seen, lined up next to each other in rows. Utility lines can be seen running next to the oil drums. A portion of the daytime sky can be seen above the oil drums.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30392
title: Cage Oil Separator, Union Oil Company, Norwalk, California, March, 1931

description: Photograph of Cage Oil Separator, Union Oil Company, Norwalk, California, March, 1931. A large, light colored tank can be seen in the foreground. A ladder can be seen attached to the side of the tank, leading up to a platform at the top of the tank. A drum can also be seen in the foreground, to the right of the large tank. A network of pipes can be seen behind the tank in the foreground, as well as a second tank, at far right. A small building can be seen in the background, at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30393
title: Woman smiling at a factory worker in a factory, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a woman smiling at a factory worker in a factory, [s.d.]. The woman can be seen in the central foreground, smiling at a male factory worker, who can be seen standing in the left foreground. She wears a long patterned dress with a dropped waist, a brimmed hat trimmed with a bow and flowers, and a long pearl necklace. The man standing to her left can be seen wearing a dark colored shirt, dark trousers, and a newsboy style cap. Three other similarly dressed male workers can be seen standing in the background, looking on. The five people stand inside a corrugated metal building, and machinery can be seen in the right background, as well as behind the man and woman standing in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30394
title: Elevated external view of the Wilshire Oil Company, October, 1937

description: Photograph of an elevated external view of the Wilshire Oil Company, October, 1937. Nine automobiles can be seen in the foreground, parked outside of the Wilshire Oil Company front office, at center. The front office is a long one story building with several front steps leading to a front door. Two men can be seen walking toward the front entrance, about to enter the building. On the right, slightly behind the front office, a second one story building can be seen, as well as a larger two story building. The rest of the refinery can be seen in the background as a system of pipes, tall cylinders, and smokestacks. The outline of a hillside can be seen in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12223
title: Exterior view of Standard Oil Refinery, El Segundo, 1928

description: Photograph of exterior view of Standard Oil Refinery, El Segundo, 1928. The short, lightly-colored cylinders with wide diameters are separated by thick pipes which run on the yard between them. Long, rectangular panels line the circumference of each tank while small, dark numbers label them. Electrical poles stand in a tow down the center of the yard of tanks while rows of tall, thick pipes secrete smoke from the buildings that stand along the left side of the refinery. These buildings continue into the cloud of smoke in the background while a trimmed, grass yard with various trees a short row of bushes lies in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16196
title: Apache Indian woman basket maker, Palomas, Apache Indian Reservation, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an Apache Indian woman basket maker, Palomas, Apache Indian Reservation, ca.1900. The woman crouches on the ground with her right knee raised. Her short greying hair is windblown. She wears a light cloth shawl about her shouders and a long dotted dress. A large shallow platter basket with an intricate design sits in front of her. Behind her a wagon and part of a dwelling are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30395
title: A view of oil storage tanks near a corn field, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of oil storage tanks near a corn field, [s.d.]. Many corn plants can be seen in a corn field that covers the entire foreground and much of the middle of this photograph. A group of large, cylindrical, metal oil containers can be seen in the background. Legible signs include the following: "Violet Ray Gasoline".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30396
title: Sunset Oil refinery near Wilmington, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Sunset Oil refinery near Wilmington, [s.d.]. A large outdoor network of pipes and pressure gauges can be seen in the foreground. At center, three tall cylindrical objects can be seen, and ladders can be seen attached to these large cylinders. Pipes can be seen connecting the large cylinders to one another. A tall stairway can be seen in the left background, near the left-most cylinder. Several tall oil derricks can be seen, at left, in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30404
title: Sunset Oil refinery near Wilmington, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Sunset Oil refinery near Wilmington, [s.d.]. A large outdoor network of pipes and pressure gauges can be seen in the foreground. At center, three tall, cylindrical objects can be seen, and ladders can be seen attached to these large cylinders. Pipes can be seen connecting the large cylinders to one another. Circular, pressure-releasing valves can be seen on some of the pipes.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30405
title: Sunset Oil Company tank farm, February 1935.

description: Sunset Oil Company tank farm, February 1935. A portion of a vacant lot can be seen in the foreground, covered in wild grass. Eight large cylindrical oil drums can be seen standing a short distance ahead of the vacant lot. At center, the nearest oil drum bears a sign on its side that reads, "Sunset Gas-Sunset Oil Co.". A tall ladder stretches from the ground to the top of this oil drum. Several utility poles can be seen within the Sunset Oil Company storage area, among the oil drums. A cloudy sky can be seen above the oil drums.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30406
title: Man checking the oil level in an oil storage tank, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man checking the oil level in an oil storage tank, [s.d.]. The middle-aged man sits at the top of an oil drum, holding a retractable measuring tape attached to a pointed metal weight. He can be seen holding the device over an opening in the drum, presumably preparing to drop the measuring tape into the opening, in order to check the level of oil inside the tank. The area surrounding the opening appears to be stained with oil. A ladder can be seen behind the man, and two other oil drums can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14379
title: Man shoveling a white substance, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man shoveling a white substance, [s.d.]. The man can be seen, right, shoveling a white substance into a container, center. The lid to the container is propped open, and an opening can be seen at the bottom of the container, revealing an internal compartment within the container. The man wears dark pants, a lighter shirt with rolled sleeves, and a short tie. An open wooden drum can be seen to the left of the container. The man stands in front of a wall made out of corrugated sheet metal.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30407
title: Man sitting at a workbench, in front of a weighing scale, [s.d.].

description: Photograph of a man sitting at a workbench, in front of a weighing scale, [s.d.]. In the left foreground, a man can be seen with a weighing scale. The man can be seen wearing a white rolled sleeve shirt. He can be seen holding a set of tweezers, and seems to be weighing small metal objects with the scale, placing them on the scale's right platform. The scale's left platform holds a metal bowl. In the right foreground, three small implements can be seen on the workbench, as well as a cutting board. Two shelves can be seen attached to the wall, behind the scale. A paper list can be seen tacked onto the lower shelf, and a partially obscured picture of a man holding a woman can be seen tacked onto the wall, to the right of the lower shelf.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30408
title: Man checking the oil level in an oil storage tank, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man checking the oil level in an oil storage tank, [s.d.]. The middle-aged man can be seen standing at the top of an oil storage tank, holding a long chain attached to a large metal weight. He can be seen holding the device over an opening in the tank, presumably preparing to drop the weight into the opening, in order to check the level of oil inside the tank. The area surrounding the opening appears to be stained with oil. To the man's right, a ladder can be seen, and two other oil tanks can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30409
title: Close-up of what appears to be a hydraulic machine, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a close-up of what appears to be a hydraulic machine, [s.d.]. A man's hand can be seen in the left foreground, his index finger pointing to a metal machine. An inscription on one of the metal parts of the machine reads, "operating level when hot", and the number, "23248", can be read below the inscription.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30410
title: Close-up view of a hand holding two pieces of metal, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a close-up view of a hand holding two pieces of metal, [s.d.]. In the center foreground, a man's hand can be seen resting against a wooden table. The hand holds a light colored strip of metal and a dark colored strip of metal in its palm. At left, a portion of a striped shirt sleeve can be seen, covering the man's wrist and a portion of his arm. A paintbrush and two glass containers can be seen on the workbench, in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16197
title: Apache Indian maiden with an olla on her head, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an Apache Indian maiden with an olla, or water jug, on her head, ca.1900. She is turned to her right. The large woven basket water jug is balanced by both of her hands. She wears a dark blouse and long dress with stripes running around the bottom. Her hair is cut short above her shoulders and has bangs. Behind her a stick fence and a dwelling are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30411
title: Man pouring gasoline into an automobile, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man pouring gasoline into an automobile, [s.d.]. The man can be seen standing on part of the automobile, pouring gasoline from a glass decanter into a funnel connected to a tank on the automobile. The man can be seen wearing dark pants, a white shirt, and a patterned tie. A tire cover on the spare tire attached to the side of the automobile bears a nautical themed logo, and the phrase, "Marine the gasoline supreme", can be read on the tire cover.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30412
title: A view looking south through an oil derrick, Signal Hill, December 28, 1932.

description: Photograph of a view looking south through an oil derrick, Signal Hill, December 28, 1932. Foreground features a close-up view of an oil derrick from a position inside the derrick. A wheel type apparatus can also be seen, in the immediate foreground, as part of the structure of the derrick. Many more oil derricks can be seen in the middle and background of the photograph, and utility lines can be seen stretched across the sky.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30413
title: Section of Signal Hill Oil Field, November 19, 1930

description: Photograph of a section of Signal Hill Oil Field, November 19, 1930. A shore wire fence can be seen in the foreground, in front of a field of many oil derricks. Clouds of steam can be seen rising from some of the oil derricks, and a number of oil storage drums can be seen, at left. At middle right, a shack can be seen behind an elevated platform which supports the front-most derrick.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30415
title: Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929

description: Photograph of a Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929. A small building can be seen in the right foreground. A pile of earth and gravel can be seen in the left foreground, and, in the center foreground, an automobile can be seen parked in front of many oil derricks in an oil field. The view of the oil derricks extends into the distance. Cylindrical oil storage tanks surround the oil derricks, and utility poles can be seen interspersed among the oil derricks, connected by utility lines.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30416
title: Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929

description: Photograph of a Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929. Two small buildings can be seen in the right foreground. Many oil derricks can be seen next to the buildings, as well as behind the buildings.  The view of oil derricks extends into the distance. Utility lines can be seen stretched across the right side of the sky.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30417
title: Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929

description: Photograph of a Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929. A group of oil derricks can be seen in the foreground, built on a hill. The derricks can be seen extending into the middle, on top of the hill. Utility poles and utility lines can also be seen among the derricks on the hill. A stairway can also be seen in the right foreground, leading up to an elevated platform on one of the oil derricks. Behind the derrick in the right foreground, a white fence can be seen, running from behind the derrick on the right to behind a derrick in the left foreground. Four dark colored, cylindrical oil storage tanks can be seen in the center of the photograph, behind the white fence. Several buildings can be seen on the hill, also at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30418
title: Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929

description: Photograph of a Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929. Part of an oil derrick can be seen in the right foreground, as well as a cement block.  A small building can be seen, built on the edge of the wooden deck which extends from underneath the derrick in the foreground. A road can be seen in the left foreground cutting through an oil field which is covered with a large number of oil derricks that extends far into the distance. Two more small buildings can be seen built around the oil derrick in the center of the photograph. Two cylindrical storage containers can be seen on the left side of the road, near more oil derricks.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30419
title: Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929

description: Photograph of a Signal Hill oil well view, ca. 1929. A portion of a palm tree can be seen in the foreground, at left, in front of a view of many oil derricks on the Signal Hill oil field. A small building can be seen in the right foreground. In the left upper corner of the photograph, several utility lines can be seen suspended in the air. A second building can be seen at middle left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10021
title: Venice oil field, looking north towards Venice, January 26, 1931

description: Photograph of a Venice oil field, looking north towards Venice, January 26, 1931. A line of oil derricks extends from the foreground to the background at center, parallel to the ocean, which is visible at left. At right, several small buildings, including a cafe, and cylindrical storage tanks can be seen. A two-story clapboard building in the foreground at center has a sign on its roof that reads "Sam B. Herndon Oil Co. Ltd". More oil derricks can be seen in the background at right, while mountains are visible in the distance at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10133
title: Street running through an unidentified oil field, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a street running through an unidentified oil field, [s.d.]. A wide paved road with embedded streetcar tracks runs from the foreground to the background at center. Dozens of tall metal oil derricks can be seen on the left side of the road, while a smaller number can be seen at right. Several small buildings are visible at the base of the wells and along the sides of the road. Early model automobiles line the curbs, and a man in light-colored clothing can be seen on a sidewalk in the foreground at left, standing at the base of a utility pole.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10153
title: View of oil derricks in an unidentified oil field, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of oil derricks in an unidentified oil field, [s.d.]. Dozens of tall metal oil wells can be seen in an oil field that stretches from the foreground at left to the background at right. Small buildings can be seen among the wells, while rows of cylindrical storage tanks can be seen in the background at left. In the foreground at right, a wide paved road with embedded streetcar tracks is visible. Early automobiles line the road.; Legible signs include, from left: "El Camino", "W.M. Ledbetter & Co. Contracting Engineers", "Grace Bryan No. One", and ""Randall".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10205
title: Venice oil field from the ocean, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of the Venice oil field from the ocean, [s.d.]. Frothy surf can be seen in the foreground, as small waves break onto a wide sandy beach. In the background, many tall metal oil derricks are visible. Small buildings can be seen between the oil field and the beach, and smokestacks on several of them spew clouds of light-colored smoke. Two jettys can be seen in the background at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10419
title: View of the Venice oil fields, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the Venice oil fields, [s.d.]. Dozens of tall metal oil derricks can be seen stretching from the foreground into the background. A broad paved road with embedded streetcar tracks runs toward the background at left. Several automobiles can be seen along the road. The ocean can be seen in the background at right. Signs on the oil derricks include "Grace Bryan", "Allstate", and "El Camino Gasoline".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10547
title: Venice oil fields, looking southwest, January 26, 1931

description: Photograph of the Venice oil fields, looking southwest, January 26, 1931. Many tall metal oil derricks can be seen in lines that run from the foreground at right into the background at left. Small wooden buildings and cylindrical tanks can be seen among the oil wells. In the background at right, the ocean is visible. Signs on the oil wells include "Allstate" and "El Camino Gasoline".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10573
title: Birdseye view of an oil tank farm, May 1933

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of an oil tank farm, May 1933. At center dozens of large cylindrical storage tanks cover a rectangular plot of land. Towards the right side of the oil tank farm, several structures are visible, including tall smokestacks. Paved roads surround the farm. The area in the foreground is mostly open, with several small trees visible. In the background hundreds of small buildings sprawl across the image from left to right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10579
title: Storage tanks at an oil tank farm, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of storage tanks at an oil tank farm, [s.d.]. A long line of large cylindrical tanks runs from the foreground at right to the background at left. The tanks appear to be covered with light colored tiles and are numbered. The tank in the foreground at right is number seventy. The ground in the foreground is bare dirt and is marked in several areas by tire tracks. Two smokestacks can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10718
title: Chemist measuring the temperature of the contents of a beaker, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a chemist measuring the temperature of the contents of a beaker, [s.d.]. A man stands at left and is handling a thermometer placed in a glass beaker at right. The beaker rests on a ring stand over a Bunsen burner. The man is wearing a dark vest, matching slacks, a light-colored striped shirt and a spotted tie. He is mostly bald, with dark hair around the side of his head. In the background, several unidentified bottles rest on wooden shelves in front of a brick wall.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16199
title: Portrait of an Apache Indian woman making baskets, ca.1900

description: Photographic portrait of an Apache Indian woman making baskets, ca.1900. She is sitting on the ground with a partially finished basket with a checkered design in her hands on her lap. A sheaf of straws lays in front of her. A pail sits at her side. She is wearing a plaid dress shawl over a print dress. Her long hair hangs to her chest. She is sitting in the entry of a short rough stick or thatched shelter. Several household objects sit nearby including a blanket, clothing, a box, etc. A tangle of tree and bush branches is visible behind her at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10736
title: Man working in a laboratory, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man working in a laboratory, [s.d.]. The man can be seen at right and is wearing a light colored, short-sleeved shirt, dark pants, and a diagonally striped tie. He has dark hair slicked back on his head and glasses. He is holding a long metal tool and is adjusting what appears to be a burner at left. A large oxygen tank can be seen in the foreground at left. Behind the man, several unidentified bottles and vials can be seen on wooden shelves. A box with four round light bulbs attached can be seen on the left side of the shelves.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10783
title: Man holding an unidentified scientific device, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man holding an unidentified scientific device, [s.d.]. A hand can be seen reaching from the left of the image to the center and is holding a small metal cap over a slightly larger metal bowl. The bowl is threaded and appears to fit into another metal device resting on a wooden table at right. A metal plate is bolted to the table at left, and dials can be seen in the background at left. The striped sleeve of the man's shirt can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10916
title: Man titrating liquid into beakers, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man titrating liquid into beakers, [s.d.]. At center, three glass tubes with valves on the end lead down from metal boxes high on a shelf overhead. Two beakers can be seen below the tubes, which are filled with liquid. A man in a dark suit is seated on a stool at right and is operating the valve on the middle tube. A fire extinguisher is visible at left, while a large window can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11006
title: Test tube sitting in a circular rack, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a test tube sitting in a circular rack, [s.d.]. A single glass test tube can be seen at center. A dark substance can be seen inside the tube. The tube sits in a light-colored circular rack. The rack has many more holes in it to accomodate more test tubes, but these are all empty. A person's hand can be seen at right, pointing at the tube with the index finger.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11031
title: Man making adjustments to an unidentified machine, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man making adjustments to an unidentified machine, [s.d.]. A large metal machine can be seen at center. An electric motor is attached to the back of the machine at left, while several gauges and meters can be seen on the front of the machine at center. The man, who is wearing a dark suit, stands at right and is manipulating a series of bottles attached upside down to the side of the machine. Several power cables can be seen running out of the bottom of the machine at left, and two windows are visible in the background.