cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11034
title: Pasadena Episcopal Curch Ladies float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, 1906 (1905?)

description: Photograph variously identified as the 4-horse-drawn "Pasadena Episcopal Church Ladies" float for the Pasadena Tournament of the Roses parade or for the La Fiesta de Los Angeles parade, 1906 (1905?). Several ladies are visible sitting in the fancy float. Two men are standing near the festooned horses. A large tree and utility pole are visible behind.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13770
title: Portrait of Lorenzo de Orena y Cayaso, ca.1815

description: Photographic portrait of Lorenzo de Orena y Cayuso, lieutenant in the army of Ferdinand VII, King of Spain, and decorated for valor in the war against Napoleon, ca.1815. A man in a stiff shirt with trimmings and large buttons down the middle sits beside a cloth-draped table, at left. His eyes are lidded, and he has a thick moustache and receding hairline. His left hand holds a cane, while his elbow leans against the table, on which his hat sits. On his left breast, several medals of honor can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4689
title: Exterior view of the Spring Street School on Broadway near Sixth Street in Los Angeles, ca.1890

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Spring Street School on Broadway near Sixth Street in Los Angeles, ca.1890. The two-story wooden school building is at center. It is light colored with dark trim around its rectangular windows. It has a peaked roof, and several small chimneys or vents are sticking out. There is a large covered entryway at center flanked by cylindrical columns. A set of stairs leads to the main door. The school is surrounded by a wrought iron fence, and a wooden picket fence connects to it at left. A church, identified by its tall spire, is visible at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7817
title: Portrait of John O. Forester holding a Mexican poncho once worn by grandfather Don Juan Forster of San Juan Capistrano, ca.1930

description: Photographic portrait of John O. Forster holding a Mexican poncho once worn by grandfather Don Juan Forster of San Juan Capistrano, ca.1930. The man is at center and is holding the long poncho at left. The poncho is intricately decorated with vertical stripes on the body and a diamond pattern near the neck. The man holding it is wearing light pants and a light shirt and has light hair. He is standing in front of a stucco archway leading to a rectangular door. A large plant is at left and a pot is in the background at right. Don Juan's grandson, John O. Forster, gained possession of the poncho after his grandfather.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13427
title: Portrait of Herbert H. Bancroft, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a portrait of Herbert H. Bancroft, a California Historian at Spring Valley Ranch [s.d.]. A man with a large beard and bare chin stares into the right of the foreground. He wears a dark suit, bow tie, and light-colored under garment.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m22210
title: Portrait  of Leland Stanford, former California Governor, ca.1890

description: Portrait of Leland Stanford, former California Governor, and US senator from 1885-1893, ca.1890. A bearded man scowls and looks toward the left of the oval-shaped picture. He wears a suit, light-colored shirt and bow tie.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13541
title: Portrait of Charles Crocker, taken from a book, ca.1900

description: Photographic portrait of Charles Crocker, taken from a book, ca.1900. Crocker is shown from his upper torso to his head and is looking to the right. He is wearing a dark jacket, dark tie, and light collared shirt. He has an extremely long and thick light-colored goatee, and he has short light hair parted at left. Crocker was instrumental in completing the Transcontinental Railroad. Photoprint reads: "J.P. and M.P.R.R., built S.P. and U.P.R.R.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13680
title: Portrait of Mark Hopkins, ca.1875

description: Photographic portrait of Mark Hopkins, who built the Central Pacific Railroad, ca.1875. A man with a long beard and short straight hair looks toward the left of the foreground. He has large deep eyes, low brows, and a wide forehead, and is clad in a dark suit.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11236
title: Horse-pulled float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade, 1905

description: Photograph of a 4-horse-pulled float, "Tallyho", at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses celebration, 1905. The flower festooned float carries a group of ladies, some carrying parasols and a driver in a 3-cornered hat. An unoccupied carriage may be seen parked at the curb nearby. A utility pole, lines, and street light are also visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14253
title: The two old palms on San Pedro Street, home of Sheriff Hummel, showing old well, ca.1885

description: Photograph of the two old palm trees on San Pedro Street, home of Sheriff Hummel, showing old well, Los Angeles. Other trees and part of a dwelling are visible in background. The shadow of another building is in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11823
title: Geyser Springs Stage loaded with passengers, ca.1905

description: Photograph of the Geyser Springs Stage loaded with passengers, ca.1905. The stage coach is being pulled by a team of four horses that is standing at left. The stage is at right and has two sets of large wooden wheels, the back set being bigger than the front. There are four bench seats in the stage, lined up one behind the other, and all are facing to the left. The driver sits on the bench furthest to the left and holds the reins to the team. The back three benches are covered by a cloth. All of the seats are occupied. The stage is stopped in front of a large wooden building that is partially obscured from view by a line of tall trees. A wooden picket fence runs between the trees and the street.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m19939
title: Stage coach from Vichy Springs at Ukiah, ca.1920

description: Photograph of the stage coach from Vichy Springs at Ukiah, ca.1920. The stage coach is a large four-wheeled vehicle at center. The stage is facing away from the camera to the right and the driver's seat is visible on top. The sides of the coach are open and two white padded benches are visible inside. The words "Vichy Springs" are painted in white on the dark side of the stage below a logo at right. The stage rests on a slab of concrete and in front of it are several wooden pieces used to hitch up horses. There is a row of tall bushes in the background. A flat-roofed building with small rectangular windows is visible behind the bushes. The stage was built in 1914 and owned by Ben M. Powers. It was sold to Philip Wrigley of Santa Catalina Island in 1937.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6268
title: Exterior view of the First National Bank Block in Escondido, ca.1907

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the First National Bank Block in Escondido, ca.1907. A two-story block building is pictured at center, on the corner of two intersecting streets. The sign "First National Bank" hangs over the corner door, while two flanking display windows feature striped awnings. Legible signs from left to right include: "[...] Tailor", "Escondido Rochdale Co.", "Osteopath Rooms 2", "E.P. Williams, Attn. at Law, Notary Public", "Dr. [...] Dentist", and "Express".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8624
title: Exterior view of Squirrel Inn, San Bernardino, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Squirrel Inn, San Bernardino, ca.1900. A multi-sectioned, two-story log cabin is shown in profile at center. A brick chimney extends up the side of the entrance, a pile of extra stones to its left. A man in a jacket and hat can be seen standing in the entrance to the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8410
title: Distant view of Mount San Bernardino, from across a field of flowers, 1903

description: Photograph of a distant view of Mount San Bernardino, from across a field of flowers, 1903. A field of what appear to be daisies is pictured in the foreground, the blossoms point almost uniformly to the right. A copse of trees then separates the field from the snow-capped mountain in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8621
title: Exterior view of the first M.E. Church in San Bernardino, showing two women, ca.1900

description: Photograph of the first M.E. Church in San Bernardino, showing two women, ca.1900. Two women dressed in fancy hats are shown at center, standing in the road. In the background, a tall gothic church is visible, its belfry situated on the corner.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8620
title: Exterior view of the San Bernardino Catholic Church, showing the Father's residence at left, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the San Bernardino Catholic Church, showing the Father's residence at left, ca.1900. A narrow, two-story church is pictured to the right of center, behind a wrought-iron fence, its spire tall and topped by a cross. To the left, obscured by trees, a two-story brick building is pictured. A man in dark clothing stands between the two buildings.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8617
title: Exterior view of the San Bernardino Baptist Church, ca.1903

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the San Bernardino Baptist Church, ca.1903. The two-story Gothic Revival-style building is pictured at center, its steeple situated on the corner. Two utility poles create a web of criss-crossing wires overhead. The street is visible in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8619
title: Exterior view of the San Bernardino Christian Church, ca.1903

description: Photograph of and exterior view of the San Bernardino Christian Church, ca.1903. This faux-medieval building is pictured at center, set in from the corner of two unpaved streets. The steeple is situated at center, with a muddy street to the right. What appears to be the roof of a residential home can be seen in the left background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14928
title: California sea mosses, 1920

description: Photograph of about 13 varieties of California sea mosses, 1920. Layed out on a neutral background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8616
title: Exterior view of the San Bernardino Congregational Church, showing a horse-drawn carriage in front, ca.1903

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the San Bernardino Congregational Church, showing a horse-drawn carriage in front, ca.1903. The gothic-style church is shown at center, just in from the sidewalk and unpaved road. To the left, an open-air carriage is parked hitched to a darkly-colored horse. Picture file card reads "Methodist South Church".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8615
title: Exterior view of the San Bernardino Congregational Church from the cross street, ca.1903

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the San Bernardino Congregational Church from the cross street, ca.1903. The church is pictured at center, just in from an unpaved road that intersects the street in the foreground. The left side of the church is obscured to the left by trees, while a residential building seems to be hidden to the right, enclosed behind wrought-iron fence. The church appears to be built in a Dutch-revival style.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m19940
title: View of the Santa Fe train station in Orange, CA, 1903

description: Photograph of a view of the Santa Fe train station in Orange, CA, 1903. A large steam locomotive is headed towards the camera at center, belching smoke from a short smokestack near the front. A dark wooden building is near the tracks at left, and two people can be seen standing nearby. An empty track divides near the center of the image, and a large group of people is standing on the track. Another dark wooden building is at right, and several flat wagons are parked in front. Two large trees are in the foreground at right, and in front of those is a train signal.; Originally, the image was captioned as  "View of the Santa Fe train station in San Bernardino, 1903".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8326
title: Lagoon at Harlem Springs in the San Bernardino Mountains, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a lagoon at Harlem Springs in the San Bernardino Mountains, ca.1900. The stretch of smooth water is visible in the foreground, a slide leading down to it on the opposite bank. To the left, a long arcade can be seen behind a line of squat palm trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8641
title: Exterior view of the Hotel Steward in San Bernardino, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Hotel Steward in San Bernardino, ca.1900. A two-story Greek Revival-style building is pictured on the corner at center, pedestrians traversing the block around it. A turret stands above the entrance, just to the right of a sign that reads "Savings Bank". Horse-drawn carriages can also be seen parked along the left side of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8634
title: Exterior view of San Bernardino High School, seen from across the street, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of San Bernardino High School, seen from across the street, ca.1900. The four-story brick building of the school is pictured to the left of center, turned just skew of the viewer. A road is visible in the foreground, lined by squat palm trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8639
title: Exterior view of the Ramona Home in San Bernardino, showing children along the bordering wall, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Ramona Home in San Bernardino, showing children along the bordering wall, ca.1900. A two-story adobe mansion is shown at center, slightly skew to the camera, just behind an adobe wall that surrounds its perimeter. To the right, three young girls and a woman who appears to be their chaparon have arranged themselves along the wall. A second house can be seen to the left in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8633
title: Exterior view of San Bernardino School ("Old Fourth Street School"), ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of San Bernardino School ("Old Fourth Street School"), ca.1900. The two-story, Second Empire-style building is pictured at a distance at center, framed by two trees in the foreground. A bell tower can be partially seen on the top of the roof. A cleared lawn bridges the gap between the trees and the school. Picture file card reads "Lincoln School".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13650
title: Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr., San Diego, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr., San Diego, [s.d.]. A man with a trimmed beard and moustache, and smiling eyes look into the camera lens. He is clad in a dark suit, bow tie and light under shirt, and sports salt-and-pepper hair small ears, and light thin eyebrows.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m22180
title: Portrait of Thomas Hill, a landscape artist, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Thomas Hill, a landscape artist, [s.d.]. A man with a large beard and short wavy hair stares toward the foreground. He has bags beneath his wrinkled eyes, and is clad in a dark shirt.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11246
title: The Smiley Brothers at Smiley Heights, Redlands, ca.1890

description: Photograph of the the Smiley Brothers, "fathers of Redlands", at Smiley Heights, Redlands, ca.1890. Both men, bearded wearing hats and 3-piece suits, are standing in a street beside an embankment overgrown with ivy. The Smiley brothers, twins Albert K. and Alfred H., were born at Vassalboro, Maine, March 17, 1828. Albert first visited California in 1888 and bought a 50 acre hillside tract at Redlands. Next year the other brother arrived and they increased their holdings to 200 acres. This was later know as Smiley Heights Park. In 1890 they began to imporve the property and in 1891 build their homes there which still stand. They called it the "Canyon Crest Park" but the public always called it "Smiley Heights." It has always been a private park. Alfred died in 1903 and Albert in 1912, both in Redlands.; "Albert Keith Smiley, educator and humanitarian, passed away this morning at his home in Smiley Heights, Redlands; and his wife is critically ill. Mr. Smiley came to Southern California and settled in Redlands in 1889, and with his brother purchased in Canyon Crest Park, commonly known as Smiley Heights, where he made his winter home. The estate has been thrown open to the public as one of the scenic drives of the Southland. In 1898 he presented Redlands with a public library adjoining the park at a cost of $60,000 and in 1906 enlarged the library by adding a wing costing $11,000." -- Exress, 2 December 1912.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13708
title: Portrait of historian Theodore Henry Hittell, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of historian Theodore Henry Hittell, [s.d.]. A man with a large white beard and hair stares toward the left of the foreground. He has a large nose and dark eyes, as well as a balding forehead.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m19221
title: Portrait of landscape artist William Keith, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of landscape artist William Keith, [s.d.]. A man with tousled light-colored hair and a thick beard looks towards the right. He has light eyes, a long nose, and is clad in a dark suit, striped tie and light-colored undershirt.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13783
title: Drawn portrait of Gaspar de Portola taken from a book, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a drawn portrait of Gaspar de Portola taken from a book, [s.d.]. Portola is shown from his uppper torso to his head and is looking at the camera with his head cocked slightly to the left. He is wearing a dark jacket and a dark military-style cap. He has a long curly dark goatee, a thin mustache, and his dark curly hair sticks out from under his hat. His name is written across the bottom of the portrait.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m19755
title: Portrait of William G. Warren, 1867

description: Photograph of a portrait of William G. Warren, 1867. A full-figure view of a man in a long coat suit is standing on a floral carpet; he has a sober expression on his face while a dark beard covers his mouth and neck area. To his left, a small chair is noticeable. A partially visible curtain, showing its tie backs, and a wall serve as the background. Photoprint reads: "William G. Warren Union War Veteran who upon his return to L.A. in 1867 was elected City Marshall".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13578
title: Portrait of Senora Reyormunda Feliz de Domingo and her son, Torio Domingo, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a portrait of Senora Reyormunda Feliz de Domingo and her son, Torio Domingo, [s.d.]. An old woman in a long-sleeved dress stands left of an old man with a beard and hat. He reaches a hand out to her, and is clad in a full suit with a watch chain across his vest. Behind them, a shack and part of a house can be seen beneath the tops of trees.; The senora on February 12, 1837 married Mr. John Croninger -- better known as Juan Cojo -- Which means "Lame John".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4321
title: View of the east side of the Newhall Pass, ca.1926

description: Photograph of a view of the east side of the Newhall Pass, ca.1926. There is a narrow dirt road making its way from the bottom right corner to center. It runs between tall peaks on both sides that are covered with low brush. A line of utility poles runs parallel to the road.; The photo shows the canyon east side of the Divide where Fremont and his soldiers came through on the morning of January 10, 1847 and marched on to San Fernando where Captain Pedro Montenegro had his headquarters ; but he left before Fremont arrived. Here Fremont took possession and remained until January 13, 1847, when he and his men marched to Casa de Cahuenga where he signed the treaty with General Pico.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4302
title: Man standing near a hat marking the spot where gold was first discovered in Placerita Canyon, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a man standing near a hat marking the spot where gold was first discovered in Placerita Canyon, [s.d.]. The man is at center and is looking at the camera with a tool over his shoulder at left. He is wearing baggy light pants, tall dark boots, a light jacket, a light vest, and a dark cap. The hat is on a knee-high pile of rocks at center. A line of dense bushes forms a backdrop for the image. Gold was discovered in Placerita Canyon in 1842, marking the first time the precious metal had been found in California.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m19237
title: Portrait of Dr. Ira More, the first president of Normal School on Fifth and Grand, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Dr. Ira More, the first president of Normal School on Fifth and Grand, [s.d.]. Dr. More is shown from his upper torso to his head and is looking slightly to the left with his body facing the viewer. He is wearing a dark jacket and matching vest, with a dark bow tie over a light-colored shirt. He has thinning, wavy hair swept back on his head and parted at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m19238
title: A portrait of Mrs. Ina More, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a portrait of Mrs. Ina More, [s.d.]. A woman, in an in bust view, is looking to the right and away from the viewer; she appears to be of old age with wrinkles on her forehead and under her eyes. She is wearing what appears to be a thick buttoned up blouse with a ribbon made out of lace. Photoprint reads: "Leader of N.C.T.U workers in the building -- Temple and Hill Streets".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13791
title: Portrait of Alejo Renfon, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Alejo Renfon standing, [s.d.]. A man with dark hair and a moustache stands in a dark suit against an ornate wall. Part of a curtain and other structure can be seen at left, while a decorated floor lies below his polished shoes.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2077
title: Exterior view of the First Ebell Club house on  Broadway, ca.1905

description: Photograph of the first Ebell Club house on  Broadway, south of Seventh Street, ca.1905. The one-story building has a portico in front and a flag flying from a pole on the peak of its roof. It appears to be in a residential neighborhood, having a front yard, walk, and fences on both sides. A decorative carved banner over the door reads "Ebel".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8851
title: Portrait of Senora Rosaria Acegnaro de Renfon, 1880-1890

description: Photographic portrait of Senora Rosaria Acegnaro de Renfon, 1880-1890. A woman in a billowing dark gown with long sleeves and a light-colored belt stands by an ornate wall beside a dark curtain and closet(?) at left. She has her hair neatly pulled back and wears long dangling earrings.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13799
title: Portrait of Senor Juan Sanchez, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Senor Juan Sanchez, [s.d.]. A old man with a cloth hat, and light long-sleeved shirt under a dark vest sits with his hands together.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13418
title: Portrait of Dr. Cephas L. Bard, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a portrait of Dr. Cephas L. Bard, [s.d.]. A man with a dark beard and moustache looks toward the left of the foreground. He is depicted wearing a dark coat, light under shirt and bowtie.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13721
title: Portrait of Juan T. Lanfranco and a young girl, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Juan T. Lanfranco and a young girl, who could be Miss Lanfranco who later became Mrs. Walter Moore, [s.d.]. A man with dark hair, a beard and moustache sits in a full suit at the left of a young girl in a dark dress. She has her hair parted in the middle, and tied neatly behind her head, and wears a pair of short boots as she sits on a stool covered by a floral cloth. He sits beside her, staring into the foreground with bright eyes, and the two are captured in an oblong-like frame.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m22196
title: Portrait of Miss Lanfranco, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Miss Lanfranco, who later became Mrs. Walter Moore, [s.d.]. A young girl with curling dark hair stands with her legs crossed. She wears a checkered skirt, with a matching plaid scarf wrapped across her torso, and a similar hat. She stands beside a curtain, and holds onto a hanging chord.