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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10381
title: Exterior view of Shell Chemical Corporation synthetic Ammonia Plant, ca.1940

description: Photograph of exterior view of Shell Chemical Corporation synthetic Ammonia Plant, ca.1940. At center, the large exterior of the chemical plant can be seen. In the foreground, an array of horizontal pipes can be seen extending into the far background on the left. Several valves are also visible along thin pipes that cross the array perpendicularly. In the foreground at center, a single pipe with a small circular opening can be seen. A small amount of steam trails from the pipe. Further into the background on the left, a mesh of pipes and metal bars can be seen. Additionally, a single cylindrical tank is visible near the large array of pipes. In the background at center, a rectangular building surrounded by pipes and rails can be seen. To the left of the building, wide pipes move over the large array. To the right of the building, several pipes extend toward the floor of the plant. Several men can be seen near the bases of the pipes alongside small barrels and containers. Behind the pipes on the right, three cylindrical towers and a largely raised platform is visible. In the extreme background to the right, a long building structure is visible with a sloped rooftop. In the background at center, a tall structure covered with pipes and cylindrical tanks can be seen. At the top of the structure, a large smokestack is visible. In the extreme background, large hills full of vegetation are visible.; Photoprint reads: "Construction of the multi- million dollar Ventura plant maintains the position of Shell Chemical Corporation as the largest producer of anhydrous ammonia and ammonium sulphate west of the Rockies. Although essential in many industrial chemical operations, ammonia's principal use is the field of nitrogenous fertilizers, greatly needed here in the West where soils are deficient in nitrogen".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10380
title: Shell Synthetic Ammonia Plant, showing platforms of cylindrical tanks in foreground, ca.1940

description: Photograph of Shell Synthetic Ammonia Plant, showing platforms of cylindrical tanks in foreground, ca.1940. At center, a large barred structure can be seen. The structure is composed of three distinct levels supported by numerous metallic bars and crossbeams. Stair wells are visible connecting to the second and third levels. On the second level of the structure, two cylindrical containers are visible. Numerous pipes can be seen above these containers, and additional pipe work is visible on the adjacent floors. To the left, a vertical cylindrical tank can be seen near several pipes and metallic meshes. In the extreme background at center, a large rectangular structure is visible. A large ladder is seen to the right of the structure, and a single smokestack is visible atop the roof. In the extreme foreground at center, a single worker wearing a hardhat can be seen. To the far right, a circular valve connected to a large pipe is visible within another metallic structure.; Photoprint reads: "Utilizing a process first demonstrated in Germany 40 years ago, the reaction of hydrogen with nitrogen is brought about to form ammonia (NH3). By reacting methane, or natural gas, with steam and air under high temperature in thsi Gas Reforming Unit, a hydrogen-nitrogen mixture is obtained. Further processing purifies the mixture then forces the two elements to combine chemically".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10468
title: Exterior view of large unidentified factory, showing steam pipes in foreground, ca.1950

description: Photograph of exterior view of large unidentified factory, showing steam pipes in foreground, ca.1950. In the extreme foreground at right, two long, metallic pipes are visible extending into the extreme background at center. The pipes connect to the exterior of a large rectangular factory. The plain factory walls are lined with rows of rectangular windows. To the far right of the large factory, another similar rectangular structure of roughly the same size and shape can be seen. On the roof of this building, a cylindrical container can be seen adjacent to large crates. An extended crane arm can be seen moving toward the large rectangular crates. At center between these two large buildings, a smaller rectangular building connecting the two structures is visible. Several windows are also visible lining the structure. To the right of the long pipes seen at the center of the image, ridged cylindrical objects can be seen. A large dish is visible at the base of these objects, and a small cone-like structure can be seen emerging from the top of the cylinder. To the left of the long pipes, arrays of larger pipes can be seen. In the extreme foreground, a circular valve can be seen connected to a pipe. Behind the valve, three small steam pipes are visible with a stream of smoke emerging from the pipe on the right. Further in the background on the left, additional sets of pipes can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10927
title: Exterior view of the Dow Chemical Styrene Plant, ca.1930

description: Photograph of exterior view of the Dow Chemical Styrene Plant, ca.1930. At left, a series of vertical, lightly-colored pipes are visible. The pipes extend further into the background, and some pipes move to the far right of the image. At the center of each pipe, a circular valve can be seen. A man wearing lightly-colored work clothes stands at the third pipe and grips the valve. The pipes are labeled, from left to right, "Low Pressure Steam", "Low Pressure Condensate", "High Pressure Steam", "Low Pressure Steam", "Cracking Unit D19", "High Pressure Condensate". Go the right, a small bridge has been erected over the line of pipes.  In the background, four identical darkly-colored cylindrical objects can be seen. Each object has two large pipes extending from the middle of its body to the ground, and the top of the object is in the shape of a smokestack. A small metal ring hangs over the top of the pipe. In the extreme background, additional industrial equipment is visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10720
title: Exterior of a large, unidentified stone crusher, ca.1940

description: Photograph of exterior of a large, unidentified stone crusher, ca.1940. In the background at center, a large rectangular structure can be seen with an elongated ramp extending from the top of the structure to the left. A small, rectangular opening can be seen on one side of the building with two slanted beams visible in the entryway. On the other side of the building, a small cylindrical container is visible. A tube runs from the top of the structure to the container. A similar pipe is seen to the right on the building. Near the center of the building, a railed walkway can be seen supported by several buttresses. A rectangular opening is seen from the walkway, and a ladder is visible leading to another rectangular opening. Six small square windows are visible on one side of the structure with only one of the windows visibly open. A large metallic ramp is connected to the upper opening on the structure. The ramp is supported by a series of metallic beams and columns. The base of the ramp is obscured by a large mound of small rocks. In the extreme foreground, piles of small rocks are visible. In the extreme background, lines of trees stand near the structure with mountain ranges in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16592
title: Nino Majel standing beside a carillon wheel at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, ca.1905

description: Photograph of Nino Majel, a San Juaneno Mission Indian boy, standing beside a carillon wheel at Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, ca.1905. Twelve benediction bells are attached to the rim of the wheel resembling the steering wheel of a ship. They date from the earliest mission times and originally stood in Father Junipero Serra's adobe church of 1777. They were used whenever bells were needed in the services. The wall of one of the mission buildings is behind the boy.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10698
title: Massive smokestack beside the exterior of an unidentified factory, ca.1950

description: Photograph of a massive smokestack beside the exterior of an unidentified factory, ca.1950. At center, a huge cylindrical smokestack is visible extending far into the sky. The large base of the smokestack is lightly-colored, but the tip as well as a small ring near the bottom is darkly-colored. Near the center of the smokestack on the right, a small structure can be seen. At the base of the smokestack, several small structures and various materials can be seen. To the right of the smokestack, a large cliff can be seen. At the bottom of the cliff, several machines work near two large walls in the shape of rings. To the left of the smokestack, a large structure is visible. Metallic beams and rails support various parts of the structure, and two small smokestacks can be seen behind one of the buildings. In the extreme foreground, railroad cars can various types of equipment sit on several railroad tracks. In the background to the right, a body of water is visible near the cliff lined with utility poles. In the extreme background, an elongated building can be seen amid numerous small hills filled with sparse vegetation.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10696
title: Consolidated Rock Products digging in a rocky trench, 1929

description: Photograph of Consolidated Rock Products digging in a rocky trench, 1929. In the background at center, a large rectangular base with a metallic structural-extension connected to a ramp is visible. Adjacent to the structure on the left, a smaller building with a pitched roof can be seen. Two utility poles are visible next to this small building. Two cables can be seen running from the smaller building to the top of the metallic structure at center. The two cables are seen wrapping around a circular pulley at the top of the large conveyer ramp. At the center of the ramp, a wheeled box can be seen supported by several cables connected to the pulley at the top of the ramp. Several metallic bars and rails are visible beneath the body of the ramp. To the right of the large conveyer ramp, two additional ramps can be seen near the edge of the dirt cliff. These wide ramps connect to railroad tracks seen against the cliff in the background. The railroad tracks can be seen winding from the cliff in the background to the foreground at center. Two railroad cars can be seen sitting on the tracks at center. A metallic, pivoting arm is connected to the car on the right, and part of the arm can be seen lodged into the nearby rocky cliff. In the background to the right, a railroad track is visible curving to the right. Another railroad car with an extendible arm can be seen against a sandy cliff. In the extreme background, utility poles are visible near lines of trees, while the silhouette of a mountain range can be seen. In the extreme foreground, two latched briefcases with handles are seen amid groups of large rocks. Back of the photoprint reads: "Baldwin Park plant and deposit of Consolidated Rock Products Company, 1929".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10689
title: Close-up exterior view of Butadiene storage tanks of the Shell Chemical Company, ca.1940

description: Photograph of close-up exterior view of Butadiene storage tanks of the Shell Chemical Company, ca.1940. At center, a large spherical tank supported by several metallic rods and crossbeams can be seen. Half of another tank can be seen to the left of the image, and a small section is visible in the extreme foreground on the right. At center, large ladders can be seen connecting to the bodies of the spherical tanks from the ground. On the staircase to the left, an older man wearing a brimmed hat can be seen. A large light pole near one of the staircases at center is visible holding the sign "No Smoking". Atop each platform, a small metallic platform is visible. A small pole with a light and two vertical pipes can be seen at the top of each platform. In the extreme background, another spherical tank is visible. A staircase can be seen curving along the surface of the sphere connecting to the upper platform in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10681
title: Montage of exteriors of eleven unidentified factories, ca.1935

description: Photograph of montage of exteriors of eleven unidentified factories, ca.1935. The image shows several exteriors of buildings superimposed upon one another. The images shown, describing from left to right, top to bottom, include: a rectangular windowed structure with a large flagpole showing several people walking near the front and an automobile to the right; a large rectangular building shown in several layers featuring subdivided columns and ridged rooftops; a flat rectangular structure, showing a smaller building in the foreground and a large water tower in the background; a rectangular building with a small tower erected near the building's center, showing a small flag atop the structure and a water tower in the background; a largely windowed building façade stretching far to the right, showing tow individuals posing and a clock tower in the background; a flat rectangular structure composed of several smaller buildings with ridged roofs, showing a large boat docked in a harbor to the right; a flat rectangular area composed of several elongated buildings with pitched roofs, showing a water tower and a large open area in the background; a cylindrical building attached to the corner of two large rectangular buildings, showing a curved street full of automobiles in the foreground; an exterior perimeter with a rectangular clock tower erected near its center, showing a wide street with a single automobile in the foreground; a windowed rectangular structure, showing a large smokestack and an industrial site in the background; a few large rectangular buildings with three smokestacks found near its center, showing large cylindrical tanks sitting near the water's edge in a harbor.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10668
title: Exterior of an unidentified factory, showing the outlines of a porch in the foreground, ca.1925

description: Photograph of exterior of an unidentified factory, showing the outlines of a porch in the foreground, ca.1925. To the right, part of a small rectangular building can be seen. A single sliding widow is visible on the side of the wooden building, and it is partially open. Moving further into the background to the left, stacked  piles of wood or other materials can be seen sitting near disheveled pieces of dirt. To the right, a single pole is visible in the plowed dirt holding a small sign near its base. Large trees standing near an automobile can also be seen in the background to the left. In the extreme background at center, three men can be seen standing in front of a small building with a slightly slanted roof. Behind the men, another rectangular building is visible with various object strewn about its base. Behind this building, a large tower in the shape of a single smokestack is visible. The top of the smokestack appears bulbous, and small ridges line the border. In the extreme foreground, the outlines of two window frames can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10385
title: Factory workers operating on machinery, showing pallet of buckets in foreground, ca.1930

description: Photograph of factory workers operating on machinery, showing pallet of buckets in foreground, ca.1930. To the left, a single factory worker is seen operating a large piece of machinery. The worker wears stained pants connected to suspenders. A round, lightly colored cap sits on his head. The worker places a single foot on the round disk at the base of the machine. He also holds a large metal arm extending from the central cylinder of the machine's body. To the man's left, a wheeled cart of small paint buckets can be seen. A small pallet containing more paint buckets is visible to the man's immediate right. To the far right, a large piece of machinery can be seen extending to the ceiling. In the background at center, two additional workers can be seen standing near a rectangular piece of machinery. One man can be seen standing on a barrel adjacent to the machine. To the left and right, large pallets, carts, and boxes are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10414
title: Electronics (?) plant with workers, ca.1940

description: Photograph of an electronics (?) plant with workers, ca.1940. Several men lean over different tables in the workspace, working on a variety of things. In the foreground, at right, a balding man leans forward to tinker with a device beside two cylindrical pieces of metal. In the background, a variety of machines can be seen atop tables, while several shelves stand against a wall, at right. A large round wheel-like device sits at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10452
title: Clay operator at a jigger wheel at the Pacific Clay Products Company, plant number four, ca.1934

description: Photograph of a clay operator at a jigger wheel at the Pacific Clay Products Company, plant number four, ca.1934. At center, a single man is seen holding a large lever in his left hand while grasping a small block in his right hand. The man wears a set of dirty overalls with a tank top underneath. Also, a small beanie can be seen on his head. The man holds the lever at a slight angle, since another lever can also be seen in the upright position. The worker holds the block in his hand against the rim of the pot in the spinning piece seen at the center. Clay covers the worker's right hand. Above the worker, pieces of machinery hang overhead. In the foreground to the left, a pile of unused clay can be seen on a table beside a finished clay pot. In the extreme background, multiple shelves of pots are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10629
title: Men standing near tables in the interior of an unidentified factory, ca.1920

description: Photograph of men standing near tables in the interior of an unidentified factory, ca.1920. At center two men can be seen standing on either side of an elongated table. One of the men wears dirty overalls and a small cap. His head is turned towards the camera as he presses a small instrument in his hand on the surface of the table below. The other man wears a coat and a brimmed hat, he leans over th edge of the table and presses his fingesrs in the surace below. The surface of the table is divided into sections, and each section is composed of several ridges. To the left of the men and in the background, severl more tables can be seen, but the contents differ in each one. For example, the sections of the table to the left of the men appears to be filled with a liquid of some type. In the background, three additional men can be seen standing near these tables. To the far left, piles of rags and large sacks are barely visible. In the extreme background, a group of automobiles are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m22191
title: Portrait of Dr. George Wharton James, [s.d.]

description: Photographic portrait of Dr. George Wharton James writing at a table, [s.d.]. A man with dark hair and a long, thick beard sits at a table at left, and looks down at a piece of paper as he holds a dark pen in his hand. He is clad in a suit, has large ears and a sizable nose, and sits on a wicker chair across the table, which has an elaborate cloth atop it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10674
title: Interior of T. V. Allen Co, showing an engraver putting finishing touches on the steel plates used in making Christmas cards, ca.1930

description: Photograph of the interior of T. V. Allen Co, showing an engraver putting finishing touches on the steel plates used in making Christmas cards, ca.1930. An engraver sits facing a table at left, working with "three plates (which) reproduce the original printing in every detail of color". The plates feature the image of a woman in a dress, a picture which sits before the engraver, left of the plates. On the wall, several large paintings of landscapes and women can be seen, while a window composes the area behind the desk at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10686
title: Several men at the National Supply Company factory interior, ca.1930

description: Photograph of several men at the National Supply Co. factory interior, ca.1930. Three men stand behind a smoking machine, at center. In the background, other machines can be seen below the factory roof.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10692
title: Interior of an unidentified factory where a worker is "machining heat exchanger bodies", ca.1930

description: Photograph of the interior of an unidentified factory where a worker is "machining heat exchanger bodies", ca.1930. A man in sooty coveralls stands right of the foreground, with his back turned. He faces a large cylindrical machine, and holds a wheel with his left hand, as his right hand works with another unseen part of the machine. A large piece of rope is coiled on the floor, at left, in front of a platform, and the machine with the word "Pona?" on it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10712
title: Employee of the Harvey Aluminum Company reaching for some sheet metal, ca.1935

description: Photograph of an employee of the Harvey Aluminum Company reaching for some sheet metal, ca.1935. A man in an apron reaches up to a high shelf to separate corrugated sheet metal. The metal sits in neat stacks of varying sizes on the layers of shelves.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10714
title: Unidentified factory interior, showing workers adjusting a small slab beneath a large machine, ca.1930

description: Photograph of unidentified factory interior, showing workers adjusting a small slab beneath a large machine, ca.1930. At center, two factory workers can be seen grabbing a square slab while squatting down. Each worker can be seen wearing dusty shoes, slacks, a rolled-up shirt, and a small cap. The man on the right also wears a small apron around his waist, and his cap has also been positioned backwards. Beneath the slab, a large cylindrical disk can be seen resting upon a crossbeam supported by a bar. Above the slab, a large cylindrical object connected to a larger machine rests heavily on top of the slab. In the background, a worker is visible  wearing gloves and holding a brush in his hands. The worker can be seen applying the brush to a part of the machine. To the left of the worker, a small wooden table and a container can be seen. To the far right, another worker is visible sitting behind a large circular valve. He can be seen gripping the valve with his right hand, while his left hand holds the bottom of a large lever. In the foreground to the left, a small barrel holding a sack can be seen. In the background at right, an open wooden door is seen next to a doorway.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10717
title: Close-up view of factory worker adjusting a lidded piece of machinery, ca.1950

description: Photograph of close-up view of factory worker adjusting a lidded piece of machinery, ca.1950. At center, a factory worker can be seen facing to the left. The man is gripping a mechanical device in his hands. The worker wears a large pocketed coat that extends past his knees. The worker also wears a simple pair of glasses. With his left hand, the worker grips the cylindrical body of a machine. Two cylindrical bars can be seen at the machine's center, while a large disk is seen below near its base. Above the machine's body, a large cylindrical container in the shape of a pot is visible. With his right hand, the man grips the handle of the lid covering the container. A small latch is also seen on the left side of the container. In the foreground at the bottom of the image, a large table can be seen that supports the mechanical device. In the background, a brick wall with two extending supports and a large window are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10719
title: Close-up of a Dutch wooden shoe being made into a lamp, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a close-up of a Dutch wooden shoe being made into a lamp, ca.1930. A pair of hands, with arms wrapped in newspaper, pull a piece of string through loops in two thin posts attached to a wooden shoe. The shoe stands at center, facing the right, and has the base for a light-bulb inside it. Several other wooden shoes can be seen in the background.