cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12260
title: Exterior view of Shell Oil Company refinery at night, ca.1940

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Shell Oil Company refinery at night, ca.1940. The refinery is at center and is a tall structure that is made mostly of metal beams. Several flights of stairs are visible at left, and an extensive network of pipes can be seen near the ground at center. Three tall smokestacks rise up from the pipes at center. There are bright lights in several places high on the structure.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12287
title: View of wooden oil derricks on the Signal Hill Oil Field near Long Beach, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a view of wooden oil derricks on the Signal Hill Oil Field near Long Beach, ca.1930. Dozens of tall, tapered wooden derricks are visible. All of the towers have platforms three-quarters of the way up and on the very top. Several large cylindrical storage tanks can be seen on a hillside at left, while many small wooden buildings can be seen in the foreground near the base of the derricks. More tanks are in the foreground at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12286
title: Unidentified oil derricks on the side of a hill, ca.1930

description: Photograph of unidentified oil derricks on the side of a hill, ca.1930. Countless wooden derricks can be seen on the oil field, which stretches from the foreground into the distance at both left and right. The derricks are tapered structures with platforms at the top and three-quarters of the way  up. In the foreground at right is a small hill, and several wells are visible on the slope. A narrow paved road can be seen near the base of the hill at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5922
title: Birdseye view of a street in Long Beach showing a dance studio, restaurant, and theatre, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of a street in Long Beach showing a dance studio, restaurant, and theatre, ca.1925. The street runs from the foreground at left into the distance at center. It is a wide paved road with railroad tracks in the middle. It is lined with an assortment of large buildings, including a skyscraper at right. In the foreground at left is a field lined with palm trees. Several early-model automobiles can be seen on the road.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Metropolitan Building", "California National Bank", "Heartwell Bldg", "The Holder Studios Instructors in Music Art Dancing", "Pekin Café Chop Suey", "Hoyt's Theatre", and "Cigars Candy".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12378
title: Portrait of people seated on the base of an oil well in Los Angeles, 1930-1940

description: Photographic portrait of people seated on the base of an oil well in Los Angeles, 1930-1940. Eleven people, including two women, are lined up across the image at center. Several of the men are dressed in grubby oil worker clothes, while the women and one of the men are dressed nicely. An array of metal pipes extends upward around the people, and a large flywheel can be seen at left. The base of the oil well is made from thick wooden boards.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20551
title: Portrait of Julia Monte with a two year mulberry, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Julia Monte with a two year mulberry, [s.d.]. Ms. Monte is shown standing behind a table and is facing straight ahead while looking to the left. She is wearing a dark suit, a pearl necklace, and a flower in her dark hair. She is holding a small leafless branch at left and is resting her other hand on a bag of seeds on the table in front of her.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1625
title: Exterior view of a Regency Moderne-style apartment house in Los Angeles, 1930-1939

description: Photograph of an exterior view of a Regency Moderne-style apartment house in Los Angeles, 1930-1939. The two-story apartment building is at center and its walls are covered in light stucco. The exterior has a clean look with few decorations or embellishments. There are fake shutters on the edges of the windows, and a small balcony can be seen at right. Two doorways lead into the building. There is an automobile parked on the unpaved street in front of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1690
title: Exterior view of architect Wallace Neff's experimental bubble houses in Los Angeles, ca.1940-1949

description: Photograph of an exterior view of architect Wallace Neff's experimental bubble houses in Los Angeles, ca.1940-1949. A line of three dome-shaped mud structures is at center. The buildings have large square windows protruding from their curved sides. Tall rectangular doorways can be seen on two of the structures. In the foreground at left, a man is stooped over and working with a hoe. There is a pile of lumber at left and a pile of dirt at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15973
title: Colorado River at Bass Ferry, Grand Canyon, ca.1900-1930

description: Photograph of the Colorado River at Bass Ferry, Grand Canyon, ca.1900-1930. A ferry (blurred) is in the middle of the river crossing to the north shore. A few rocks from the near shore are visible in the left foreground. The far shore is a steep rocky embankment. Rock formations shaped by erosion tower in the distance at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20552
title: Workers using large looms to weave cloth in an unidentified factory, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of workers using large looms to weave cloth in an unidentified factory, [s.d.]. Two men in overalls are at right and are carefully touching two large rods, one of which is suspended by a thick chain. Rolls of cloth can be seen against the wall at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8487
title: Rocket fuel tank being welded for Rocketdyne in Canoga Park, April 3, 1958

description: Photograph of a rocket fuel tank being welded for Rocketdyne in Canoga Park, April 3, 1958. The massive steel tank is at center and is being welded by a man on a stepladder at left. The man is wearing overalls and a facemask. The tank is housed in a large hangar, and the steel roof supports can be seen overhead.; A "Battleship" tank for use as a reservoir for fuel in rocket engine systems is pictured getting its final welding.  The tank is 45 feet long, has a diameter of almost eight feet, and a capacity of 9,300 gallons.  Empty, the tank weighs 31,000 pounds, and is made entirely of types 321 and 347 stainless steel supplied by Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA.  The tank was made for Rocketdyne, a division of North American Aviation, Inc, Canoga Park, California, by Standard Steel Corporation of Los Angeles.  When in use the tank will feed fuels to Rocket Engine Systems in development tests.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1670
title: La Vista Terrace bungalow court with an unidentified building in the background, ca.1920-1929

description: Photograph of the La Vista Terrace bungalow court with an unidentified building in the background, ca.1920-1929. Two rows of bungalows can be seen, one at right and one at left. The bungalows are small, light-colored buildings with Romanesque flourishes like columns and molding. A concrete sidewalk runs between them and is lined with small grassy areas. Several young trees can be seen along the walkway as well. In the background, a massive dark building is visible. Two tall brick chimneys and a rectangular tower stick up from its roof. "A typical California bungalow court in Los Angeles, where a central patio, set to flowers and shrubbery, furnishes a garden spot for eleven private homes."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1755
title: Exterior view of an apartment building designed by Milton J. Black on the corner of Hobart Boulevard and Ninth Street in Los Angeles, ca.1938

description: Photograph of an exterior view of an apartment building designed by Milton J. Black on the corner of Hobart Boulevard and Ninth Street in Los Angeles, ca.1938. The Streamline Moderne-style building is at center and is three stories high. There are several curved walls and open decks that make the building resemble a large ship. An awning covers a balcony at left. Several plants and vines can be seen growing in a planter in the foreground. Two taller apartment buildings can be seen in the background at right. The building was built in 1936.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20553
title: Luncheon held in honor of the Title Insurance and Trust Company in Los Angeles, September 11, 1951

description: Photograph of a luncheon held in honor of the Title Insurance and Trust Company in Los Angeles, September 11, 1951. Fourteen men in suits and ties are seated around a long table at center. The table is set with light placemats and plates. The walls of the room are wood paneled. Most of the men around the table are middle-aged, and many have thinning hair. The luncheon was held in the private dining room of Ben R. Meyer, President of the Union Bank and Trust Company of Los Angeles.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8477
title: Female workers leaving the North American Aviation plant in Downey, September 1950

description: Photograph of female workers leaving the North American Aviation plant in Downey, September 1950. Three women are walking side by side at center on a wide concrete sidewalk. The plant is behind them and is a large brick building with a curved façade. An awning covers a second-story window at right. Hedges can be seen growing around the perimeter of the building, and a closely trimmed lawn is visible in the foreground.; The missile and control equipment departments of North American Aviation, centered at the Downey, California plant, were created for the purpose of developing long range guided missiles as the logical step for an organization whose policies have continuously expanded the opportunities in Engineering for more than 25 years. Since 1945, the MACE Departments have expanded from a nucleus of a few research engineers to a technical force of more than 5000 persons.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20554
title: Portrait of a woman painting a dress being worn by another woman, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of a woman painting a dress being worn by another woman, [s.d.]. The painter is seated at right while the other woman stands at left. The painter is sitting in a very stylized pose with her brush high in the air as she looks to the left. The other woman is looking at the viewer. The dress being painted is a dark garment with a light-shawl. Large spots are visible on the shawl. The picture file card describes the photo as an "eccentric photo".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20555
title: Exterior view of Fox's West Coast Theatre in Long Beach, ca.1926

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Fox's West Coast Theatre in Long Beach, ca.1926. The large theatre is at center and its façade is facing slightly to the left. It is a light-colored building with stucco on the walls. Above the entryway at center is an arch-shaped alcove with a statue of a person inside. Movie posters are hung on the front wall near the bottom of the building. A marquee can be seen above the main doors. Two fire escapes can be seen, one at left and one at right. Legible signs include, from left to right: "West Coast Imperial Theatre", "Barrymore Sea Beast", "Theatre", "Marion Davies 'Beverly of Graustark' Fanchon & Marco's 'Dancelogue Idea'", and "West Coast".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m8664
title: Third Street in San Bernardino, looking east towards Mount San Bernardino, ca.1953

description: Photograph of Third Street in San Bernardino, looking east towards Mount San Bernardino, ca.1953. The wide, paved, two-lane street is at center and many cars can be seen driving on the road or parked along the side. The street is lined with concrete sidewalks and two-story buildings housing a collection of shops. The snow-capped peak of Mount San Bernardino can be seen in the distance.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Scott's Shoes", "Arthur Murray", "Cords", "Moss", "Bank of America", "Furniture", "Sears", "St. Bernard Hotel", and "Tip Top Café".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15974
title: View from North River looking to the south side on Bass Trail, Grand Canyon, ca.1900-1930

description: Photograph of the view from North River looking to the south side on Bass Trail, Grand Canyon, ca.1900-1930. A dead and dried-out tree trunk is in the foreground. Brush and a few small trees grow from the rocky earth nearby. A massive peninsula of rock dotted with small trees juts out into the canyon at right. The canyon spreads out into the distance at center. The far rim forms a flat horizon.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7791
title: Intersection of Fourth Street and Main Street in Santa Ana, ca.1940

description: Photograph of the intersection of Fourth Street and Main Street in Santa Ana, ca.1940. The intersection is in the foreground and one of the streets extends from the foreground at right into the distance at left. Several large automobiles are parked along the side of the road, and pedestrians can be seen crossing the street in a crosswalk at center. Tall buildings line both sides of the street, and a network of utility wires hangs over the road.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "The Salvation Army", "Shoes", "Rankin's", "Hugh Lowe & Sons", "H. W. Woolworth Co.", "Lorenz", and "Jewelers".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7869
title: View of Fourth Street in Santa Ana, looking west from North Main Street, 1954

description: Photograph of a view of Fourth Street in Santa Ana, looking west from North Main Street, 1954. The intersection of the two streets is in the foreground at center. Many large automobiles are driving on Fourth Street or parked along the edges. Several tall buildings can be seen, including the very high First National Bank building on the street corner at left. Holiday decorations, including a star and several bells, are hung across the intersection on a tinsel-covered wire. Legible signs include, from left to right: "First National Bank", "Stop", and "Lorenz".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20556
title: Portrait of a woman in a bathing suit sitting in a truck full of oranges, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of a woman in a bathing suit sitting in a truck full of oranges, [s.d.]. The woman is seated at center and is looking to the right with her body facing to the left. She has dark hair and is wearing a light-colored single-piece bathing suit. She is holding two oranges with her right hand above her head as if to throw them. She is sitting in the back of a large truck that is full of oranges.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20557
title: Portrait of a girl in a bathing suit sitting among baskets of oranges for a produce exhibition, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of a girl in a bathing suit sitting among baskets of oranges for a produce exhibition, [s.d.]. The woman is seated at center and is looking directly at the viewer. She is wearing a dark bathing suit and has light hair. Her hands are resting on a wooden basket full of oranges in front of her, and many more oranges can be seen behind her. There are stacks of oranges in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3517
title: View along the sea shore near Station Twelve Rancho Boca de Santa Monica showing a bulkhead used to stabilize the county road, 1905

description: Photograph of a view along the sea shore near Station Twelve Rancho Boca de Santa Monica showing a bulkhead used to stabilize the county road, 1905. The road is at center and is being supported by a low wooden bulkhead. A wide sandy beach is in the foreground, while steep cliffs can be seen in the background. The cliffs are covered with dense foliage in most places.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1980
title: View of the Castle Rock formation with the Mile-Long Pier visible in the background, 1899-1911

description: Photograph of a view of the Castle Rock formation with the Mile-Long Pier visible in the background, 1899-1911. A collection of jagged rocks is at center. They are sitting on the sandy beach and small waves are crashing against them at right. Tall mountains can be seen in the distance at left, while the pier is visible in the background at right. The pier was built by Collis Huntington in 1892.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15975
title: Bass Ferry crossing the Colorado River from the north side, Mystic Springs Trail, Grand Canyon, ca.1900-1930

description: Photograph of the Bass Ferry crossing the Colorado River from the north side, Mystic Springs Trail, Grand Canyon, ca.1900-1930. One person is visible in the small rowboat. Small rocks stick out from the sandy near shore in the left foreground. The far shore is a steep rocky embankment. Rapids are visible in the river at left in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3692
title: Aerial view of the construction of the Pershing Square parking garage, looking north, 1950-1959

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the construction of the Pershing Square parking garage, looking north, 1950-1959. Pershing Square is at center and is a long, rectangular area bordered by wide streets. The square is flat and empty, and an assortment of trees can be seen along the edges. Wide concrete sidewalks are visible on the edges as well. Several ramps lead from the streets to an underground area, possibly the parking garage, and many automobiles can be seen on the ramps.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4570
title: Aerial view of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Sawtelle, April 1, 1928

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Sawtelle, April 1, 1928. The Soldiers Home is at center and is composed of a varied collection of buildings gathered along a curving road. A large number of trees is visible as well. In the foreground at left is a large rectangular building, possibly a hospital. Several large, open agricultural fields can be seen at right, while a high mountain range runs across the image in the background. Written on the back of the photoprint: "Roy S. Gilbert, 521 N. Atlantic, Alhambra Cal., 91801".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m456
title: View of Wilshire Boulevard, looking east from Mariposa Avenue, 1949

description: Photograph of a view of Wilshire Boulevard, looking east from Mariposa Avenue, 1949. Wilshire is at center and is a wide, six lane road with many automobiles on it. In the foreground at right is a tall Bank of America building, and many more buildings can be seen at left. In the distance at center, the spire of a large church is visible. An advertisement for Cadillac can be seen on a street corner at right, while two Cadillacs can be seen driving in front of it. The picture was taken before the Tishman buildings were built on the south side.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3496
title: Exterior view of the Santa Fe Railroad station in Upland, ca.1905

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Santa Fe Railroad station in Upland, ca.1905. The station is at right and is a small wooden building with dark walls and a steeply sloped roof. Several people are standing in front of the building, and a man in a dark suit can be standing near a thick palm tree in the foreground at left. A set of railroad tracks can be seen in the foreground, and a small brick building can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9836
title: Ruins of the vaults in the Fireman's Fund Building in San Francisco following the earthquake and fire, 1906

description: Photograph of the ruins of the vaults in the Fireman's Fund Building in San Francisco following the earthquake and fire, 1906. The remains of the tall brick building are at center. The back and side walls are still partially standing, but most of the front wall is missing. The floor of the building is covered with rubble. Several tall columns can be seen in the middle of the building. In the background at left, three men examine a hole in the wall. Two of the men are wearing police uniforms. There were sixty-five vaults in the structure.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20558
title: Lucille Lloyd painting a set design for a play, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of Lucille Lloyd painting a set design for a play, [s.d.]. The painting is at right and depicts a stage with several people in front of it. Lloyd is standing at right and reaching over the painting to touch up a spot near the top. She has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a long-sleeved sweater. A small electric light can be seen on the wall in the background at center, while a curtain covers a window at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2576
title: Portrait of Una Fleming modeling a shawl once owned by Lola Montez, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Una Fleming modeling a shawl once owned by Lola Montez, [s.d.]. Ms. Fleming is standing with her back to the viewer at center and is looking over her right shoulder. The shawl reaches from her shoulders to the ground and has a floral pattern. A row of dark fringe goes around the edge of the cloth. Fleming has dark hair and is wearing a fan-shaped headpiece.; Photoprint reads: "The Spanish Shawl of Lola Montez: Miss Una Fleming of Los Angeles displays the famous shawl owned by Lola Montez and which is said to be fully one-hundred years old. The shawl, embroidered with white needle work on a burgundy red background in what is known as the Manton pattern, weighs over five pounds. According to the owner, Mr. L.L. Burns of the First National Studios, the shawl is reputedly the gift to Lola from Ludwig of Bavaria and was brought to San Francisco when the colorful adventuress arrived there in 1850. Subsequently the shawl was presented to a friend in San Francisco and it was still in the possession of that family when it was purchased by a Pasadena lady a few years ago. Hearing of its history, Mr. Burns purchased the shawl for a collection of his own which numbers several historic costumes worn by early Californians, Mr. Burns subsequently established its authenticity through careful research and it has been definitely ascertained that the shawl was worn and in the possession of the notorious Lola for many years prior to her coming to America."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5040
title: Row of shops along an unidentified street in Westwood, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a row of shops along an unidentified street in Westwood, [s.d.]. A row of two- and three-story buildings runs across the image from the foreground at left into the distance at right. The buildings all have stucco walls and terracotta tile roofs. Several have large glass display windows on the first floor. A wide concrete sidewalk runs in front of the buildings, and a small number of pedestrians is visible. A line of cars is parked along the side of the road at right. The sidewalk is shaded by several small trees. A sign on one of the buildings reads "Lanz"; the other signs are not legible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13092
title: Charles Lindbergh in an open car in a parade, ca.1927

description: Photographic portrait of Charles Lindbergh in an open car in a parade, ca.1927. Lindbergh is at left and is a young man with slicked back hair and a suit. Another older man stands near him at right, while a third man can be seen behind him. The car in which the three men are riding is extensively decorated with flowers. The blurred faces of a large crowd of people can be seen in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15976
title: North side of Bass Ferry, looking down into Havasu Canyon below Mooney Falls, Grand Canyon, 1900-1930

description: Photograph of the north side of Bass Ferry, looking down into Havasu Canyon below Mooney Falls (Money? Falls), Grand Canyon, 1900-1930. The steep rocky slopes above the vertical rock face of Havasu Canyon join with more vertical rock faces above before topping out with rock formations shaped by erosion. Some of the slopes are dotted with trees. The distant canyon wall is bathed in sunlight.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10920426
title: Spatial dataset on global forest loss and gain across decades from 1960 to 2019

description: This spatial dataset was used for creating Fig. 1a in the following research article.

Estoque RC, Dasgupta R, Winkler K, Avitabile V, Johnson BA, Myint SW, Gao Y, Ooba M, Murayama Y, and Lasco RD (2022). Spatiotemporal pattern of global forest change over the past 60 years and the forest transition theory. Environmental Resesearch Letters, 17:084022. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac7df5