cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13927
title: View of the inner courtyard at Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, showing a statue and a fountain, ca. 1900

description: Photograph of a view of the inner courtyard at Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, showing a statue and a fountain, ca. 1900. The fountain can be seen in the foreground at left and consists of a large circular pool made from adobe bricks and a two-tiered fountain in the middle. At right, a statue of a missionary stands on an adobe base. The walls and adobe archways of the mission can be seen in the background. The roof of the mission is made from terracotta tiles. Two large trees can be seen in the courtyard.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11600
title: Surfers riding waves at a Los Angeles County Beach, 1950-1960

description: Photograph of surfers riding waves at a Los Angeles County Beach, 1950-1960. A wave is breaking at center and five surfers are attempting to ride it into shore away from the viewer. Three surfers are sitting on their boards in the foreground at right, waiting for the next wave. In the distance, several people can be seen wading in the shallow water near the shore. The picture file card reads: "The Hawaiian sport of surf board riding has justly found a deserved popularity on Los Angeles County beaches, as evidenced by the above scene of several intrepid young fellows who are riding the combers".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1377
title: Exterior view of the Brown Derby restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard, 1920-1929

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Brown Derby restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard, 1920-1929. The restaurant is at center and a large replica of a derby hat forms the front left corner of the building. The rest of the building is made of brick and has a terracotta tile roof. A sign on top of the derby is shaped like a hat as well. A tall building can be seen in the distance at right, while a paved intersection is visible in the foreground. Legible signs include: "Eat in the Hat", and "The Brown Derby".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6634
title: View of the beach in Santa Monica, south of the pier, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a view of the beach in Santa Monica, south of the pier, ca.1920. A large grassy park is in the foreground at right. Many people are seated beneath umbrellas or on blankets on the grass. A covered walkway runs through the middle of the park at right. The beach is in the background at center and is also crowded with umbrellas and people. There is a rocky outcropping in the foreground at left. In the background at right are several large buildings and a parking lot full of early-model automobiles. Part of a pier is jutting out into the water in the distance at center, and there appears to be a roller coaster in the far distance.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Ball Room", "The Rendezvous", "Ice Cream", "Tom's", and "Pacific Bath House".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5297
title: Panoramic view of Baldwin Lake, Big Bear Valley, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of Baldwin Lake, Big Bear Valley, ca.1930. The lake stretches across the image and small ripples can be seen on its surface. Tall coniferous trees can be seen lining the shores of the lake. Tree-covered mountains are visible in the background. A dirt road can be seen around the edge of the lake at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18156
title: Panoramic view of unidentified building(s) within the Central Manufacturing District (?), [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of unidentified building(s) within the Central Manufacturing District (?), [s.d.]. Bundles of hay sit across the grass at center while a water tower stands over a large, lightly-colored building behind them at left. Electrical poles stand over the homes of the far left while a long factory building extends to the right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4016
title: Department of Public works surveyor looking through an instrument, 1930-1939

description: Photograph of a Department of Public works surveyor looking through an instrument, 1930-1939. The surveyor is standing at center and looking to the right. The man is wearing long pants and a short jacket, as well as a tie. His dark hair is not combed. His instrument is on a wooden tripod in front of him. A large, light-colored cloth wall is set up around him. The land around the surveyor is a broad plain covered with large rocks and high grass.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9208
title: Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco, 1939

description: Photographic postcard of an aerial drawing of "Golden Gate International Exposition - 1939, San Francisco Bay, #2573", 1939. Boats float in the water in the right foreground while automobiles drive along the street at left. Large buildings of various shapes decorate the land at center. A tower can be seen at left. Mountains stand across the background.; CHS-43277A (back of postcard) -- Original postcard message reads: "Dear Auntie, I thought this might interest you. It is going to be a beautiful exposition. Flashily, Helen." The post card is addressed to: "Mrs. Thos. O'Hallaran, 4480 Hortensia Way, San Diego, Calif." A later handwritten note on the post card reads: "Helen likes to send things like this to me. I thought it might interest William. Frank." Handwritten caption reads: "Expositions - U.S. - San Francisco, 1939." The postmark reads: "San Francisco, Calif. 19386, Mar 24, 11:30 AM, buy U.S. savings bonds, ask your postmaster". Postage stamp shows a profile image of Benjamin Franklin facing left with "Unites States Postage, Franklin" in the frame around his image, "cent" below his image, and "1" below and flanking his image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2193
title: Los Angeles River in flood, February 1914

description: Five views from a printed source showing the Los Angeles River in flood, February 1914. Two views show a pile railroad bridge destroyed and a train wreck eight miles southeast of Los Angeles; while three views show the magnitude of the flood at the Cerritos Pacific Electric Railway Bridge two miles before the river entered the Los Angeles Harbor.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12663
title: Parade with floats and flags flying, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a parade with floats and flags flying, ca.1920. A parade runs along a dirt road from the center foreground to the right background. Two sets of tracks are visible in the dirt while a horse drawn float can be seen to the left of center. Spectators wearing darkly colored clothing are visible at the side of the street to the left while American flags fly over the parade in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4014
title: Crane moving concrete blocks into place to build up the Southern California shoreline, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a crane moving concrete blocks into place to build up the Southern California shoreline, [s.d.]. The crane is on the beach at right and is moving a triangular concrete block into a line with several others. Two men are standing near the line of concrete and helping to maneuver the large blocks into place. The ocean is visible in the background. The line of concrete blocks would form the foundation of a structure designed to build out the shoreline.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5305
title: Aerial view of Wrigley Field, ca.1940

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Wrigley Field, ca.1940. A baseball diamond sits in the center of the image underneath a shadow from the stadium surrounding it. An American flag being supported by four lines of people can be seen below the diamond. A group of people stand in rows to the left of the flag while the lower levels of the stadium are visibly full. A clock tower sits behind the stadium with the time at approximately 2:40 in the afternoon. The roofs of houses can be seen in the foreground and background while cars are parked along the left and right sides of the stadium.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10032
title: Panoramic view of the Venice oil field, looking south from near Washington Street, January 26, 1931

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of the Venice oil field, looking south from near Washington Street, January 26, 1931. A large number of oil derricks can be seen at center and into the background at right. All are tall structures made of thin metal beams and have platforms on top. The oil well closest to the foreground at right bears a sign that reads "Sam B. Herndon Oil Co. Ltd". The ocean is visible at left, and small waves can be seen breaking along a wide sandy beach. Mountains are visible in the background at left, while in the foreground at right, several automobiles are parked near a small building.
DOI: 10.25549/gfb-c65-26588
title: Man standing on a section of the vacuum tube with which Dr. Albert Michelson measured the velocity of light, Irvine Ranch, ca.1931

description: Photograph of a man standing on a section of the vacuum tube with which Dr. Albert Michelson measured the velocity of light, Irvine Ranch, ca.1931. The long pipe or tube, exactly a mile in length, runs from the foreground at center to the background at right and is supported by a series of wooden cradles or frames above the surrounding scrub where sheets of unused materials lie. A man can be seen standing in profile on top of the tube in the foreground at center, looking straight ahead (i.e. to the picture's right). He is wearing a light-colored shirt, dark stained pants, scuffed work boots, and a cap. A corrugated metal shed can be seen in the foreground at left, while a dirt roadway runs parallel to the pipe at left. Several more buildings are visible in the background at center including one where two people stand on the dirt road beside it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1873
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles Second County Court House and the Second County Jail, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles Second County Court House and the Second County Jail, [s.d.]. The second Court House was built in 1888, demolished in 1933, and was located on the south side of Temple between Broadway and Spring Street, on Poundcake Hill. The building can be seen at center with a clocktower on top. An American flag flies from the top of the tower, while pointed edges can be seen near the roof of the building. The photograph also features a part of the 2nd County Jail, which was built just to the south of the Court House. This jail structure was demolished in 1909 to make room for the County Hall of Records building; its brick wall is visible extending from the left foreground to the center foreground. Other buildings are visible in the right background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2202
title: Los Angeles River and Rio Hondo in flood, February 1914

description: Photograph of five views from a printed source showing the Los Angeles River and Rio Hondo in flood, February 1914.  Two views show flood menacing the city's gas supply, and three views show scenes on Rio Hondo, with the flooded river passing under various bridges.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30091
title: Panoramic view of the Union Stockyards in Los Angeles, December 1929

description: Photograph of a panoramic view of the Union Stockyards in Los Angeles, December 1929. At left, two rows of automobiles are parked in a large dirt lot. The lot is empty in the foreground at right. In the background at right, a large building with a cupola on the roof can be seen. Long barns are visible in the background at left. Mountains can be seen far in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m21092
title: View of the construction of the Los Angeles City Hall from a nearby street, 1926-1928

description: Photograph of a view of the construction of the Los Angeles City Hall from a nearby street, 1926-1928.The partially completed City Hall can be seen in the background at center. It has no walls and is made of steel beams. The general shape of the building can be seen, with a tall tower at center and a wide rectangular base. In the foreground, two-story buildings line an unpaved road, and early-model automobiles can be seen parked along the curbs. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the middle of the road, and a streetcar can be seen at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11904
title: Two-panel Southern Pacific Railway advertisement detailing the story of a hypothetical family preparing to take a railway journey, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a two-panel Southern Pacific Railway advertisement detailing the story of a hypothetical family preparing to take a railway journey, ca.1930. At center, a family of four stands in front of a map of railroad routes. Surrounding this is a story detailing the planning of Sam Taylor's hypothetical trip down the Pacific Coast.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m630
title: Exterior view of the lit Pico Building on Main Street at dusk or dawn, showing streetcar tracks, ca.1938

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the lit Pico Building on Main Street at dusk or dawn, showing streetcar tracks, ca.1938. A multi-story commercial building, constructed in the Second Empire style of architecture, lines a paved street; streetcar tracks run through the center of the street. The shops' interiors are lit, as is the streetlamp on the paved sidewalk, though the sky is not dark, indicating that the image was made at either dusk or dawn.  The Farmers and Merchants National Bank is at center, with the Grand Central Hotel to its left and the Bella Union to its right. A man stands on the sidewalk in the left centerground. This building, shown as 318-322 Main Street, was once 44 Main street, known as Pico's Building.  Regarding the building, F.B. Putnam, assistant cashier at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank, is quoted as saying "I am almost certain that it was erected between June 1 and Sept. 1, 1868 and on the latter date Hellman, Temple & Co. opened its banking business here. It was succeeded by Hellman & Co. on Feb. 1, 1871, and then by the Farmers & Merchants Bank of L.A. on April 10, 1871. From 1874 to 1876 it was occupied by the Los Angeles County Bank".; Legible signs, from left to right, include: "Café 324", "C.T. Sun Co. Herbs. Yerbas Chinas", "Arizona Café", "Pearlson Loan & Jewelry Co. Money to Loan. [?] Jewelry. Physical Instruments. Established Over 30 Years", "Azteca Restaurant. Restaurant Para Fam[?]".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13268
title: S.B.B.M. Monument near the west peak of Mount San Bernadino, looking northeast, ca.1920

description: Photograph of the S.B.B.M. Monument near the west peak of Mount San Bernadino, looking northeast, ca.1920. A hand-drawn map is depicted on the reverse of the Redlands and Yucaipa areas, and the location of the monument.; CHS-42277 depicts a stack of medium-sized flat rocks piled on top of one another at center. Dead tree trunks border the rock pile on four corners. The monument appears to be near the edge of a cliff, and mountains and a valley are visible in the background. Photoprint reads: "See Surveyor's Office File C.S. 9397 for interesting report as to origin of monument. Richard Berry, County Surveyor's Office".; CHS-42277A depicts a map bordered by the Redlands, Yucaipa, and the Santa Ana River. Mountain Home Creek, Mill Creek, and the direction to Big Bear Lake are indicated. Below is a second map depicting a magnified portion of the first map. Camp Angeles, the gas station store, ranger, and roads leading to Seven Oaks and Barton Flats are depicted at top. At the bottom right Limberpine Spring, the S.B.B.M. Monument, original site of 1852, and west peak of Mount San Bernadino are indicated.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m19907
title: Both sides of the Civil War discharge papers for Private William M. Cann, for medical reasons following surgery, ca.1881

description: Photograph of both sides of the Civil War discharge papers for Private William M. Cann, for medical reasons following surgery, ca.1881. Both the back and front of the document are shown; the certificate of discharge features a heading that reads "To Whom it May Concern" and lists Cann's commanding officer as Captain James W. Fellows. The reverse of the document is twice stamped, one stamp bearing the disclaimer "Bounty Disallowed", the other reading "U.S. Pension Office. November 19, 1881". A form for the "Oath of Identity" is pictured at the right third of the image. Cann belonged to the 84th Infantry of Indiana.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m23568
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles Examiner Building, Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Examiner Building, Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The Examiner Building sits at center, ocupying the full image. Two of its spired domes sit at the right, while another is visible at the left. Many of its second-story windows are open, and a ladder stretches from the second floor roof to the archways of the center section's third floor. The paved road, with visible streetcar tracks and wires, runs from the lower left corner to the middle right. Another road runs horizontally across the lower left of the image, intersecting the first road at the corner of the building. Two automobiles are parked along this latter road, while two bicycles and another automobile are parked near the building on the first road. A man with a cane walks toward the building, while two others stand in discussion at the intersection. A sign on the right side of the building reads "Temporary Entrance. All Departments". The ground on the left side of the image is grassless dirt, and the sidewalk near the building appears to be under construction.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4969
title: Panorama of beauty contest contestants in the Venice-Ocean Park Annual Review, 1923

description: Photograph of a panorama of the Venice-Ocean Park Annual Review, 1923. A number of women, many with their pageant numbers visible on their arms, stand shoulder to shoulder in a row along a wooden plank walkway, facing the camera. Some carry parasols while others wear bathing suits or character costumes. At the far right of the image, four men stand behind the women. Visible in the left background is a birdge, as well as the "Hotel Cadilla[c]" and the "Paloma Apts". Other residential buildings line the center and right backgrounds. Marked on the negative in the lower left corner is "Venice-Ocean Park, Annual Review 1923", and in the lower right corner "Copyright 2463-2 Weaver".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3797
title: Parade near the Lugo House and around the Plaza of Los Angeles, ca.1927

description: Photograph of a parade in the circular road around the Lugo House and on the west side of the Los Angeles Plaza, ca.1927.  The small parade, possibly religious in nature, is made up of three horsemen on dark animals and a handful of pedestrians, including one holding a tall rectangular banner. The narrow road is lined with dense crowds, and the people appear to be dressed for summer. There is a large two-story rectangular building near the side of the road at right, and a park borders the left side of the road. An American flag is flying from the top of a building in the background at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5878
title: Hand-colored panoramic view of bathers near the pier in Long Beach, ca.1915

description: Photograph of a hand-colored panoramic view of bathers near the pier in Long Beach, ca.1915. At left, hundreds of men in suits and women in dresses can be seen standing on the sand. Two-story buildings run in a line behind the beach at left., while the pier can be seen at center and extending to the right. In the foreground at right, a man is playing in the sand with a group of children, while many more people can be seen in the water in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6728
title: Exterior view of the Outside Inn in Topanga Canyon, ca.1915

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Outside Inn in Topanga Canyon, ca.1915. The two-story clapboard inn is at center. It has a covered porch in front and awnings cover three of the upper story windows. A large sign painted near the top of the flat-topped façade advertises the name of the inn. A wooden staircase leads up a hill to the right. A dirt road runs in front of the hotel in the foreground, and a steep wooded hill rises behind the building.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Zerolene Camp Grounds for rent", "Ice Cold Drinks, Cigars & Tobacco Groceries", "D. E. Fletcher, Prop. Running Water Tent Houses For Rent ", "Honey" and "Sandwiches Lunch Candy".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5336
title: Exterior view of the house on Henry Newhall's ranch in Newhall, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the house on Henry Newhall's ranch in Newhall, [s.d.]. The two-story clapboard building is at center. A long porch runs across the front of the building on the first floor, while three small windows can be seen on the second floor. A brick chimney protrudes from the peak of the roof at right. The area in front of the building is flat and covered with grass. Trees can be seen behind the house and in the foreground at left. The house stood for many years on the grounds of Magic Mountain Amusement park.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10223
title: View of six men posing on the number three dredge on the Kings River, 1909

description: Photograph of a view of six men posing on the number three dredge on the Kings River, 1909. The dredge is at center and consists of a large boat with a crane at the bow. The crane supports a massive X-shaped digging tool, on which the six men are standing or sitting and looking at the viewer. All of the men are wearing overalls and boots except one, who is wearing long pants. All but one have hats as well. The river is very narrow, and large mounds of dirt can be seen on both banks. Several trees are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5295
title: Birdseye view of Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine, 1962

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of Dodger Stadium in Chavez Ravine, 1962. The photograph was taken from the air beyond the center field fence, and the stadium is at center. It is surrounded by several concentric circle roads that border large parking areas. A KMPC News helicopter is in the air over the stadium. The city of Los Angeles, including the tall buildings of downtown, is visible in the distance.; The print in CHS-13010B is inverted; however, the frame and graph paper surrounding the print are oriented correctly.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1852
title: Exterior view of Los Angeles City Hall under construction, showing framework for the entire building, 1928

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Los Angeles City Hall under construction, showing framework for the entire building, 1928. City Hall sits at center, with all but its lowest stories defined by an open framework of beams. A white facade has been applied to the ground level of the building, as well as to portions of the right side. Other buildings of downtown can be seen in the foreground and to the left, including the "Bank of Italy. International Branch" and the "[L]os Angeles [Dai]ly Journal".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8002
title: Painting by Ferdinand Deppe depicting Mission San Gabriel as it looked in 1828; 1832 (painting); 1900-1910 (photograph)

description: Photograph of a painting by Ferdinand Deppe depicting Mission San Gabriel as it looked in 1828; 1832 (painting); 1900-1910 (photograph). The large adobe mission buildings are visible in the distance. The chapel and bell tower are at right, while long, low living quarters are at left. In the foreground at right, a small domed Indian residence is visible. Several Native Americans can be seen in the foreground, and many are handling horses. A large crowd is gathered near the entrance to the church at right. Several steep mountains can be seen in the background. In 1828, Ferdinand Deppe created a sketch depicting the Mission San Gabriel. In 1832, he turned the sketch into a painting.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20639
title: View of an airplane in the Vultee Aircraft plant, showing two women repairing its wing, ca.1942

description: Photograph of a view of an airplane in the Vultee Aircraft plant, showing two women repairing its wing, ca.1942. A small World War II-era airplane sits at center, bearing the number 242874 on its tail and an insignia of a light-colored star inside a dark circle. Two women crouch below the plane's near wing, repairing one of its panels with a metal tool. The plane sits on a concrete surface, with trees visible in the right background.