cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1644
title: Children sitting in front of a small bungalow typical of those found in California, ca.1928

description: Photograph of children sitting in front of a small bungalow typical of those found in California, ca.1928. The house is at center and is a small clapboard building with a wooden shingle roof. An awning is pulled down over the porch, hiding the front door from view. The front yard is full of small bushes and trees, and the lawn is thick and long. A tricycle is at center, and a group of five children is at right. A narrow cement sidewalk can be seen in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11216
title: Three women, including the Los Angeles County Fair Queen, posing on a produce exhibit at the fair in Pomona, ca.1940

description: Photograph of three women, including the Los Angeles County Fair Queen, posing on a produce exhibit at the fair in Pomona, ca.1940. The fair queen is at center and is wearing a crown of flowers and a long cape. Two other women are standing on either side of the queen. The exhibit in front of which they are standing is a multi-tiered set up with displays of various types of produce, including oranges and other fruits. Three large columns rise up in the background. The room is lit by massive geometric lights on the curved ceiling of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6662
title: View of the Santa Monica Pier showing the parking lot in the foreground, 1934

description: Photograph of a view of the Santa Monica Pier showing the parking lot in the foreground, 1934. The parking lot is at center and is packed with a variety of early automobiles. In the middle ground is the wide, sandy beach. Hundreds of beachgoers can be seen under umbrellas and in the water. In the background at left, the pier can be seen. There are several structures on the pier, including a large building with several towers. A utility pole can be seen in the foreground at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7364
title: Cattle grazing on a farm near Bakersfield, 1920-1950

description: Photograph of cattle grazing on a farm near Bakersfield, 1920-1950. A calm river can be seen at right and it borders a large pasture that stretches out into the distance at left. A small herd of scattered cows can be seen in the grassy field. Several large trees dot the landscape, and their images are blurrily reflected in the river.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10728
title: View of Arrowhead Water Company trucks and drivers, 1930-1940

description: Photograph of a view of Arrowhead Water Company trucks and drivers, 1930-1940. Four early-model trucks are visible at center, all facing to the right. The backs of the trucks have two-tiered wooden beds with water bottles packed in densely. The drivers of the trucks can be seen near the front wheels of the vehicles. They are all wearing dark uniforms and caps. In the background, the roof of a large metal shelter can be seen. The truck closest to the viewer at left bears the number 24 near the door.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11999
title: Two women labeling honey jars for the Southwest Honey Producer's Syndicate, 1930-1940

description: Photograph of two women labeling honey jars for the Southwest Honey Producer's Syndicate, 1930-1940. The two women are seated at a long table at center. One of the women is in front of the counter at left and is looking down at a jar she is holding in her hands. The other woman is behind the counter at right and is placing a thin label on a jar. At right is a stack of unlabeled honey jars, while at left is a stack of jars with Orange Blossom Honey labels. Behind the women is a collection of vases and wrapped honey jars on a shelf.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4006
title: Man painting a model of the Los Angeles Civic Center, ca.1940

description: Photograph of a man painting a model of the Los Angeles Civic Center, ca.1940. The man is at center and is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and glasses. He is reaching forward and painting the top of a model of the Hall of Records building. Also visible are the Hall of Justice and City Hall. The model extends across the entire images and incorporates much of the area around the civic center, including many houses and small buildings. In the background, rolled up maps can be seen on a wooden table.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9220
title: Interior of a citrus packing house, showing crates of fruit ready to be shipped, ca.1930

description: Photograph of the interior of a citrus packing house, showing crates of fruit ready to be shipped, ca.1930. At left are several long conveyor belts. Standing along side the conveyor belts are many women holding wooden crates. The women are pulling citrus fruits off the belts and putting them into the crates. A stack of full crates is visible in the foreground at right. In the background at left are several ramps that lead to the second story of the building. The floor is wooden, and metal rafters can be seen supporting the roof.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20467
title: Technician testing a connection in the internal wiring of a Burroughs 205 Electronic Digital Computer, 1950-1960

description: Photograph of a technician testing a connection in the internal wiring of a Burroughs 205 Electronic Digital Computer, 1950-1960. The technician is kneeling at right and is reaching into the wiring of the computer at left. She is holding two alligator clips in her hands. She is wearing a light-colored shirt, dark apron, and a large bracelet. There are thousands of wires visible in the computer. The computer was manufactured by the Burroughs Corporation's Electro Data Division at its Pasadena plant.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20468
title: Workers inspecting rows of metal air vents for installation on ships in San Pedro, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers inspecting rows of metal air vents for installation on ships in San Pedro, [s.d.]. Three men are standing near a massive vent in the foreground at left. One is holding a large piece of wood over the opening while another is looking on with a notepad in his hand at left. The third man is standing near two gas tanks at right. There are many vents lined up neatly in the background, and in the distance at left, a parking lot is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10730
title: Interior view of the jigger room at the Pacific Clay Products factory in Los Angeles, 1934

description: Photograph of an interior view of the jigger room at the Pacific Clay Products factory in Los Angeles, 1934. The room is long and narrow with corrugated metal walls and a wooden ceiling. At center, three men are standing around a wooden table working on clay pots. Several finished clay products can be seen on a shelf in the foreground at left, as well as on a wheeled cart at right. Hanging from the ceiling are many wooden patterns. In the distance, more tables are visible and more workers can be seen gathered around them. Photoprint identifies the area as "Plant #4".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20469
title: Pressman removing a 24.00-29 24 ply U.S. Royal Con-Trak-Tor off-road tire from a mold in an unidentified factory, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a pressman removing a 24.00-29 24 ply U.S. Royal Con-Trak-Tor off-road tire from a mold in an unidentified factory, [s.d.]. The massive tire is at center and is being lifted up by a crane. The large mold in which the tire was formed can be seen directly beneath the tire. A man is standing near the mold at right and is holding the control to the crane in his hands. The top of the tire mold can be seen in the foreground at left. The wall of the factory is visible in the background and is composed mostly of windows, many of which are open.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4166
title: Worker in the Accounting Division of the Los Angeles Department of Public Works, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a worker in the Accounting Division of the Los Angeles Department of Public Works, [s.d.]. The woman is seated at center and is typing on a large metal typewriter. She is wearing a floral print dress and has short dark hair. She is looking down at a stack of papers to her right. More papers can be seen in the foreground at center. Another wooden desk can be seen in the distance at right. There are large windows visible at left, but the blinds are drawn, hiding the view.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11933
title: View of a film shoot inside of a Hollywood studio soundstage, 1940-1950

description: Photograph of a view of a film shoot inside of a Hollywood studio soundstage, 1940-1950. A snow-covered cabin can be seen at center. In front of it is a small footbridge over a frozen pond. A man can be seen near the cabin, while a swan is visible on the lake. In the foreground, a crew of people is aiming large spotlights and cameras at the scene. Two men sit in director's chairs at center. The room in which the shoot is taking place is massive, with high ceilings and wooden walls.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12244
title: Man looking at meters in the propane control room at the Triton Motor Oil refinery, 1934

description: Photograph of a man looking at meters in the propane control room at the Triton Motor Oil refinery, 1934. The man is at center and is wearing light-colored clothes and a cap. He is looking at a rectangular meter at eye level. There are many circular meters on a metal wall at left. The metal rafters of the building can be seen overhead, as can the corrugated metal roof. A doorway is visible in the background at right. Photoprint reads: "Manufacturing Oleum Refin[ery] Triton Motor Oil Propane control room".; Legible labels on the gauges read, from left to right: "Prop. Feed", "Feed Mix", "Prop. Pump", "Prop. Stg.", "Hot Mix Tk.", "Prop. Tk.", "Vac.", "Hold Line", "Lube Pump", "H.P. Coil", "Chill Suct.", "Lube Tk.", "Wax Tk.", "Prop. Stg. Level", "Wax Level", "Prop. Surge Level", "Pump", "H.P. Chill", and "Chiller".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7986
title: Female workers assembling shirts at a Garment District factory in Los Angeles, 1940-1950

description: Photograph of female workers assembling shirts at a Garment District factory in Los Angeles, 1940-1950. A row of small tables with sewing machines on them is set up at center, and women can be seen sitting on both sides of the tables, hard at work on a variety of shirts. At right, several racks of completed shirts are visible. A large window looks out on the city in the background at center, while a woman stands and watches the sewing at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20471
title: Women inspecting nylon parachutes at a factory during World War II, 1941-1945

description: Photograph of women inspecting nylon parachutes at a factory during World War II, 1941-1945. At center, a long, light-colored parachute is stretched out on a long wooden table. A woman in a floral-print dress is looking inside the chute at left. Another woman can be seen in the distance at right. At left, another long table can be seen, while at right several folded parachutes are visible on a table.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1763
title: Physiotherapy ward at the Los Angeles County General Hospital at 1100 Mission Road, ca.1925

description: Photograph of the physiotherapy ward at the Los Angeles County General Hospital at 1100 Mission Road, ca.1925. A row of high cots lines the wall at left. Several children can be seen in the cots, as well as in other areas of the room. At center, a nurse is pushing a gurney with a child on board, while in the foreground at right, a boy is being examined while sitting in a chair. Two boys and a nurse can be seen near an examination table at right. Large windows can be seen along the wall at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16182
title: Close-up of a crown of thorns cactus (cacti euphorbia splendeus) from Palestine, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a crown of thorns cactus (cacti euphorbia splendeus) from Palestine, ca.1920. It consists of about four winding vine-like branches with leaves on the end and thorns along the sides.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10933
title: Interior view of the Ramo-Wooldridge Data Reduction Center in Los Angeles, 1950-1960

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Ramo-Wooldridge Data Reduction Center in Los Angeles, 1950-1960. A line of computers lines the wall of the circular room at left. Four men in suits can be seen looking at displays and printed data. At right, a map of the computer can be seen on a large sign. Small rectangular lights run along the ceiling near the perimeter of the room. The center was operated as a function of Space Technology Laboratories, an autonomous division of the Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation and was used for converting telemtered missile and other performance data into useable form, a highly specialized field of technology.; Photoprint reads: "The Ramo-Wooldrige date reduction center, operated as a function of Space Technology Laboratories, an autonomous division of the Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation telemetered missile and other performance data into usable form, a highly specialized field of technology".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10729
title: Air-conditioned magnet testing booth at the Grayson Controls Division of the Robert Shaw Fulton Controls Company, Long Beach, 1950-1960

description: Photograph of an air-conditioned magnet testing booth at the Grayson Controls Division of the Robert Shaw Fulton Controls Company, Long Beach, 1950-1960. The long narrow room is at center, and four women are seated along the walls on either side at small workstations. The women are wearing light clothing and light scarves on their heads. A man can be seen standing in the back of the room, observing. The walls of the room are lined with large rectangular windows, and rows of florescent lights and air vents can be seen on the ceiling.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5549
title: Water-skiers in Avalon Harbor in Catalina, showing the casino in the background, ca.1940

description: Photograph of water-skiers in Avalon Harbor in Catalina, showing the casino in the background, ca.1940. Two women are standing on wide boards behind a boat at center. They are holding parasols in one hand and ropes in the other as they navigate the choppy wake created by the boat. Two more women in bathing suits are holding parasols and looking at the viewer from the stern of the ship. In the background, Catalina Island is visible, and the casino can be seen at left. Several small boats are visible in the water, including a sailboat at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5456
title: View of the 9600 block of Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, showing Saks Fifth Avenue and other shops, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of the 9600 block of Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, showing Saks Fifth Avenue and other shops, [s.d.]. Saks is located in a tall building in the background at left. Many windows can be seen in the building, especially on the upper floors. In the foreground at center and right are several single-story shops. A tall streetlight can be seen at right. In the foreground is a wide paved street, and four automobiles can be seen parked alongside the curb.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Fifth Avenue", "Ciro", "Chandler's", "French Room Shoes", "Maison des Mouchoirs", "nobby knit shops", and "Wilshire Boulevard".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20472
title: Lily pond and a sign in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a lily pond and a sign in Beverly Hills, [s.d.]. The pond is in the foreground at center. The surface of the water is smooth and covered in places by lily pads. In the areas where no lilies are growing, the water reflects the surrounding vegetation. A large hedge can be seen at center, and the words "Beverly Hills" appear on the plant. Several trees are visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9152
title: Portrait of Miss Jerry Wood, queen of the orange crop at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona, ca.1932

description: Photographic portrait of Miss Jerry Wood, queen of the orange crop at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona, ca.1932. Miss Wood is shown from her upper torso to her head and is looking straight ahead. She is holding an orange out in front of her while cradling a dozen more to her chest. She is surrounded by hundreds of the dark citrus fruits. She is wearing a light blouse and a necklace. She is smiling. Her dark hair is cut short and barely extends past her ears.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3713
title: People renting boats at Westlake (later MacArthur) Park in Los Angeles, 1947

description: Photograph of people renting boats at Westlake (later MacArthur) Park in Los Angeles, 1947. A small wooden dock can be seen in the foreground at center and a large number of people is gathered on it, waiting for boats. The lake extends into the can be seen at left and center. A collection of motor boats and canoes ca be seen on the water. The shore of the lake is visible in the distance, and many people can be seen lounging on the grassy shore. Several palm trees encircle the lake. Tall buildings can be seen in the distance at right.; A sign on the dock reads as follows: "Half Hour Rates Motor Boats with Radios Boats 50 60 70 Canoes 30 40 50".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16181
title: Close-up of a shell cactus (cacti echinopsis multiplex), ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a shell cactus (cacti echinopsis multiplex), ca.1920. It grows out of a pot. It has bulbous accordion textured parts with thorns.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m477
title: View of the 5400 block of Wilshire Boulevard showing a tall building and several automobiles, ca.1950-1959

description: Photograph of a view of the 5400 block of Wilshire Boulevard showing a tall building and several automobiles, ca.1950-1959. At center is a long two-story building with a wide eight-story tower protruding from the middle. A wide variety of shops can be seen on the lower floors of the building. In the foreground is Wilshire Boulevard, and several cars can be seen, including one turning left at right. Legible signs include, from left to right, "Myer Siegel", "c.h. baker", "Stationers", and "Harris and Frank".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12892
title: View of airplanes lined up at the Los Angeles Airport, ca.1948

description: Photograph of a view of airplanes lined up at the Los Angeles Airport, ca.1948. Ten Douglass DC-6 airliners can be seen scattered around on a large paved area. The aircraft are being serviced and several carts and mechanics can be seen near the landing gear of the planes. A smaller DC-3 can be seen taxiing at left. At right, several airport buildings and a fenced-in yard can be seen. In the background, the land is flat and open except for a small number of buildings and a low ridge in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9310
title: Portrait of a man standing in front of a sign advertising a historic orange shipment, ca.1920

description: Photographic portrait of a man standing in front of a sign advertising a historic orange shipment, ca.1920. The man is at center and is wearing a light-colored suit with pictures of oranges on the lapels. He is leaning against a railroad car behind him. The large metal wheel of the car is at right. Affixed to the side of the car is a large sign that reads: "First Direct Ship[ment] California Oranges & L[emons] Los Angeles to Lo[?]".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20493
title: Exterior view of the front of the Edward L. Doheny, Jr. Memorial Library at the University of Southern California, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the front of the Edward L. Doheny, Jr. Memorial Library at the University of Southern California, [s.d.]. The large brick library is at center. It is three stories high and has a massive arched entryway at center. A neatly landscaped garden is in the foreground, and a large fountain can be seen at center. Statues of seated women decorate the fountain. Several people can be seen walking on the brick walkways in front of the library building. The library was a gift to USC from the Doheny family in memory of a son who had been student body president. Ninety cubicles for independent study were included in the library.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4430
title: Exterior view of Royce Hall at the University of California Los Angeles, ca.1950-1960

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Royce Hall at the University of California Los Angeles, ca.1950-1960. The large brick building is at center. It has an entryway defined by six large archways. The entrance is flanked by two massive rectangular towers. The building is three stories high and arched windows look out on a grassy area in front. The grassy area is packed with an assortment of students walking and socializing. Several tall trees are visible. Accession# 33247 is a vertical view of the same image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12935
title: Women wearing oversized masks on the beach in Venice, ca.1930

description: Photograph of women wearing oversized masks on the beach in Venice, ca.1930. Eight women in bathing suits are lined up at center. They are all wearing masks that are disproportionately large. At left two of the masks resemble birdlike creatures with ears, while at center are four ugly human faces, and at right are an alligator and a frog. In the background is a tall oil derrick or amusement ride. There are several people dressed in regular clothes in the background at left, and the roof of a building can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5442
title: View of an automobile race at the Beverly Hills Race Track, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view of an automobile race at the Beverly Hills Race Track, [s.d.]. The wooden track is at center and twelve early racecars can be seen. The cars are open topped and have open wheels. The drivers are wearing leather helmets and goggles. The grandstand on the side of the racetrack at center is packed with spectators. The infield can be seen in the foreground at right and is muddy with small weeds growing in some places.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15969
title: Peach Spring Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona, 1900-1930

description: Photograph of Peach Spring Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona, 1900-1930. A Yuccatilla plant grows in the left foreground from a rocky outcropping. A man is visible standing on the point of a towering rocky canyon wall in the distance. The eroded canyon wall opposite stretches far into the distance where the rim forms a flat horizon.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4748
title: Millinery class at the Frank Wiggins Trade School in Los Angeles, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of a millinery class at the Frank Wiggins Trade School in Los Angeles, ca.1920-1929. About a dozen young women are seated around a U-shaped table at center, working with fabric and hat patterns. Two older women can be seen walking around, observing the students. Several completed hats can be seen on poles on the table. Tall narrow closets line the walls of the room, and square windows can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12398
title: Half-tone image depicting an automobile in front of California's first producing oil well, June 1, 1928

description: Photograph of a half-tone image depicting an automobile in front of California's first producing oil well, June 1, 1928. The automobile is at left and three men are standing nearby. The wooden oil derrick is directly behind the car and is a tapered structure with a flat top. Several leafless trees can be seen in the area around the well, and a tall brushy hill is visible in the background. Metal pipes can be seen on the ground in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1766
title: Interior view of the maternity ward at the Los Angeles County General Hospital, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an interior view of the maternity ward at the Los Angeles County General Hospital, ca.1925. The long narrow room is lined with dozens of metal hospital beds. Most of the beds have women lying in them. Several nurses in white uniforms are walking among the women. One nurse at right is pushing a cart with several babies on it. Large open windows can be seen at left, and lamps hanging from the ceiling provide light.