cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12150
title: Close-up of a specimen of a California redwood leaf and branch, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of a California redwood leaf and branch, ca.1925. The branch contains many stems with needlelike leaves. Some of the seeds are scattered apart and some remain clustered. Several leaves and seeds have been edited out from the original image. On neutral background.; "The California Coast Redwood claims the title of 'tallest' tree on Earth at over 350 feet - technically speaking, the Sequoia of the Sierra Nevada is larger with a considerably wider but slightly shorter trunk. As well as great height the Redwoods have great age, some as old as 2,000 years. At this age a single tree can weigh 500 tons. This majesty doesn't come without fragility however. The Redwood Tree requires plenty of rain and relies on holding clouds of damp mist in the high canopy for an ample water supply. Also,the root system of these giant trees is surprisingly shallow with trees in dense groves supporting eachother with intertwining roots. Among the Redwoods are a number of other species that make up the complete ecosystem picture. Lush ferns and mosses enjoy the rainforest atmosphere, and huckleberries, sorrel and other pine trees are common." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3229
title: Exterior view of the Hollywood Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library (the Norman F. March section of the building?), ca.1906

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Hollywood Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library (the Norman F. March section of the building?), ca.1906. The two-story Victorian-style building features acute angled gables, multiple gables, and large rectangular windows. Two old fashioned lanterns hang from the walls above the entrance, flanking the large arched entrance. The lawn around the building is well maintained. Trees are visible in the foreground and background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3344
title: View of front facade of the Immaculate Heart College, a Catholic girls school on Franklin Avenue at the head of Western Avenue, 1905

description: Photograph of a view of front facade of the Immaculate Heart College, a Catholic girls school on Franklin Avenue at the head of Western Avenue, 1905. The three-story mission-style building features multicurved parapets, arched windows, several arcades, and dormer windows. About a dozen young trees are planted in the well-maintained yard. The dirt road in the foreground is lined with streetcar rails.; "Immaculate Heart High School was founded in 1906 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a Catholic religious order of women who trace their origin to Olot, Spain, where they were founded by Father Masmitja de Puig in 1848. The sisters opened Cathedral School in Los Angeles in 1886. This became the first parochial school in the city. The sisters later purchased a fifteen-acre plot of land for $10,000 in the Hollywood Hills at Western and Franklin Avenues where they built a convent and a high school with boarding facilities. Transportation for students in the early 1900s consisted of wagons on dirt roads. During this time Western Avenue changed from a rutted wagon road to a major artery, Los Feliz from a cow path to a boulevard, and the surrounding olive and orange groves yielded first to California bungalows, then to apartment structures and business and industrial complexes. The school was originally called Immaculate Heart College, even though it began as a high school. The College portion opened in the following decade." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m3281
title: Arthur Letts residence, also called Holmby House, Hollywood, ca.1905

description: Photograph of Arthur Letts residence, also called Holmby House, Hollywood, ca.1905. The three-story house situated on a hill features dormer windows, cant windows, stone masonry walls, a covered porch, several chimneys and window awnings. An immaculate courtyard adorned with well-manicured lawns and gardens precedes the house. Walkways navigate around the courtyard.; "Six years later, wealthy retailer Arthur Letts bought the entire property for $100 an acre ($2,000,000). Letts, an Englishman, was the founder of the Broadway Department Store and was an initial investor in a similar enterprise founded by his former employee, John G. Bullock. Letts' interest and involvement in Los Angeles retailing made him very comfortable financially. He owned a large estate in Hollywood, a Tudor mansion surrounded by formal gardens filled with statuary. Always interested in downtown real estate development, he also invested in ranch land and subdivisions in Hollywood as well. He was particularly attracted to the Wolfskill ranch because its diversity made it suitable for a variety of uses. Unlike Wolfskill and the Santa Monica Land and Water Company, whose activities had been based around the Beverly Glen/Santa Monica Boulevard area, Letts was primarily interested in developing estate parcels which he called 'Holmby Hills' after his birthplace on the northwestern edge of the rancho near Beverly Hills." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17408
title: Close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca.1920. Pictured against a dark background. Seven blossoms can be seen, and portions of the two stalks.; "This group consists of one deciduous plant, A. belladonna (Belladonna Lily; Naked Lady Lily), which is native to southern Africa and has been naturalized in some areas of the U.S. This plant grows from a true bulb to 2 or 3 feet high. It produces long, slender leaves in the spring, which die back in early summer. Then, in late summer, 2- to 3-foot, red tinged stalks arise each bearing up to a dozen, aromatic blossoms. The 4- to 6-inch, trumpet-shaped flowers may be white, red, rosy red, or pink and are excellent as cut flowers, lasting for about a week. *Note that Belladonna Lilies are poisonous if eaten." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17409
title: Close-up of a specimen of black or deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of black or deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), ca.1920. a tall stalk of berries and flowers is pictured at center, the berries dark and spherical, the flowers lightly-colored. The color of the background is neutral.; "Atropa Belladonna (black or deadly nightshade) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4,5 feet tall with oval leaves, greenish purple flowers and black globular berries. The plant is native to Europe. Atropa belladonna is well known for it's deliriant and toxic effects. In ancient Greece an extract of the 'Belladonna' plant was frequently used by woman to enlarge the pupils and it is believed to be be of the main ingredients of the hallucinogenic brews of mediaeval Europe. Atropa belladonna is used for centuries as a treatment for asthma and hay fever because it possesses antispasmodic properties." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17410
title: Painting of Mission Santa Clara by Andrew P. Hill as it appeared in 1849, 1880

description: Photograph of a painting of Mission Santa Clara by Andrew P. Hill as it appeared in 1849, 1880. The church, at right, has a tall square bell tower at its left corner. A low iron fence encloses the small yard in front of the main entry. A long low building extends as a wing from the church to the left. People are gathered near the fence in front of the church. The foreground illustrates horsemen riding around in the wide-open space front of the church. An ox is hauling a wagon with six passengers. A large cross is mounted on a platform on the rocky area at left.; "It was the intention of the padres to found another mission in pretty meadowland a few miles south of San Francisco Bay as soon as the San Francisco mission was well established. The mission of Santa Clara indeed was established only three months later on January 12, 1777. To the dismay of the missionaries, in six more months there arrived a large group of colonists from Mexico. The padres did their best to keep the mission and the pueblo separated, well knowing the detrimental influence of civilians on the neophytes. Ultimately, mission and pueblo grew into the twin cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. In 1784 the mission had to be abandoned because of damage from a great flood. A new site on higher ground was soon occupied, with the help of skilled artisans from the pueblo whose work gave the buildings a much more professional appearance. Yet this skill came to naught in 1818 when an earthquake effectively destroyed the mission again. With seemingly boundless energy the padres built a third time, with everything completed by 1825." -- unknown author.; "Natural disasters did not prevent Mission Santa Clara from achieving great prosperity, being exceeded at the time only by San Gabriel in the importance of its possessions. Under Mexican authority mission activity disappeared, however. In 1851 the property was given to the Jesuits who founded, and still maintain, the University of Santa Clara on the old mission site. Today a section of garden wall on the campus is all that remains of original mission buildings. Today's university chapel was built after the fire of 1926, its design a faithful reproduction of the old mission church of a century earlier. The bell tower contains the original bells sent from Spain so long ago." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14477
title: Indian ranch near Pala, ca.1900

description: Photograph of Indian ranch near Pala, ca.1900. Three small buildings are in the image. One is an adobe with a thatched roof, another is completely thatched and the third is thatched with a wood shingle roof. A thick copse of trees is behind the buildings. In the background are mountains.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4401
title: A view of a water lily pond on the grounds of The Huntington, San Marino, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a view of a water lily pond on the grounds of The Huntington, San Marino, ca.1920. The pond is filled with water lilies of various sizes. To the right are a variety of plants including taro plants. Just beyond the pond is a small trail. Trees cover the area beyond the trail.; "The Huntington is an oasis of art and culture set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over 14,000 different species of plants. A private, nonprofit institution, The Huntington was founded in 1919 by railroad and real estate developer Henry Edwards Huntington and opened to the public in 1928." -- The Huntington Archives.; "Water lily is a common name for a small family of aquatic plants. The water lily's scientific family is Nympheaceae of the order Nymphaeales. The representative genus of the family is Nymphaea. There are about 70 different species of water lilies. These are grouped into: night, tropical and hardy. Night lilies bloom in the night. Tropical lilies can be found in tropical climates and bloom at all times of the day. Hardy lilies are able to withstand most conditions and are the most common. The water lily has long, stout leaves and long flower stalks. There are usually six petals and six stamens. Water lilies are also able to reproduce by budding. The roots detach and grow into new water lilies. The root of the lily is located in the mud at the bottom of a pond. Many lilies are produced through budding." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1499
title: Close-up view of a water lily pond on the grounds of The Huntington, San Marino, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up view of a water lily pond on the grounds of The Huntington, San Marino, ca.1920. The sun, reflecting off the water lily pads in the pond, gives the water lily pads a shiny look. Its veins and imperfections are magnified due to the sun's effect. Above the surface of the water juts the water lily flowers, which casts a shadow on the pads below it. Reflections of other plants growing within and above the pond are visible in the water.; "The Huntington is an oasis of art and culture set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over 14,000 different species of plants. A private, nonprofit institution, The Huntington was founded in 1919 by railroad and real estate developer Henry Edwards Huntington and opened to the public in 1928." -- The Huntington Archives.; "Water lily is a common name for a small family of aquatic plants. The water lily's scientific family is Nympheaceae of the order Nymphaeales. The representative genus of the family is Nymphaea. There are about 70 different species of water lilies. These are grouped into: night, tropical and hardy. Night lilies bloom in the night. Tropical lilies can be found in tropical climates and bloom at all times of the day. Hardy lilies are able to withstand most conditions and are the most common. The water lily has long, stout leaves and long flower stalks. There are usually six petals and six stamens. Water lilies are also able to reproduce by budding. The roots detach and grow into new water lilies. The root of the lily is located in the mud at the bottom of a pond. Many lilies are produced through budding." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4489
title: Two men gazing at the water lily pond on the grounds of The Huntington, San Marino, ca.1920

description: Photograph of two men gazing at the water lily pond on the grounds of The Huntington, San Marino, ca.1920. The pond is filled with water lilies and their pads. The pads range in different sizes and most of them are in the shape of a dish. Several larger ones are visible in the foreground. Several clusters of water lily flowers jut from the surface of the water at different areas. A reflection of a large tree in the distance is visible in the water. The two men, one with his arms folded across his chest and the other with his hands behind his back, stand relaxed as they glare into the pond. Bushes, trees and utility poles are visible in the background.; "The Huntington is an oasis of art and culture set amidst 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over 14,000 different species of plants. A private, nonprofit institution, The Huntington was founded in 1919 by railroad and real estate developer Henry Edwards Huntington and opened to the public in 1928." -- The Huntington Archives.; "Water lily is a common name for a small family of aquatic plants. The water lily's scientific family is Nympheaceae of the order Nymphaeales. The representative genus of the family is Nymphaea. There are about 70 different species of water lilies. These are grouped into: night, tropical and hardy. Night lilies bloom in the night. Tropical lilies can be found in tropical climates and bloom at all times of the day. Hardy lilies are able to withstand most conditions and are the most common. The water lily has long, stout leaves and long flower stalks. There are usually six petals and six stamens. Water lilies are also able to reproduce by budding. The roots detach and grow into new water lilies. The root of the lily is located in the mud at the bottom of a pond. Many lilies are produced through budding." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17411
title: Close-up of a specimen of wild hyacinth (Camassia scilloides), ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of wild hyacinth (Camassia scilloides), ca.1920. Two main interlocking stalks are shown, their branches extending almost at right angles from the stalk. Small, thistle-like blossoms can be seen. A neutral background is visible behind.; "History: 'Brodiaea' was named for James J. Brodie, a Scotch botanist. 'Douglasii' indicates that the species designation of the plant was named for David Douglas. Description: The Wild Hyacinth has blue, tubular-shaped flowers in a cluster at the top called an umbel. There are 5 to 15 flowers in the umbel with each flower about 1 inch long. This flower cluster sits at the top of a slender leafless stem, which has a few basal, grass-like leaves that are shorter than the stem. The Wild Hyacinth has a coated bulb. It blooms in late April to early May. Habitat: Found in open woods of valleys, hills and mountains as well as meadows and rocky areas. Medicinal value: The bulb of this plant is edible and was a particular favorite of the Nez Perce Indians. It was eaten either raw or cooked and has a sweet, nutlike flavor." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1507
title: Close-up of a specimen of Luther Burbank's famous thornless cactus, ca.1920

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of Luther Burbank's famous thornless cactus, ca.1920. The plant is shown on dark background.; "Luther Burbank's Methods: How is the human brain going to acquire in a lifetime all knowledge and wisdom? That is my question. When I met Luther Burbank, he showed me a walnut tree, and he said, 'I took off more than one hundred years from its usual period of growth. I grew that in twelve years.' And you could see the tree bearing walnuts! He made almonds have soft shells, made over the tomato, and created the Shasta daisy from bulbs, and the cactus without thorns. In primitive times the different animals used to eat the cactus, so the cactus developed thorns. When one life begins to hurt another life, that life develops weapons of defense. Burbank went into the garden, looked at the cactus, and every day began to talk to the cactus. 'Please, beloved Cactus, I am Luther Burbank, your friend; I don't mean to hurt you. I am not going to hurt you at all, so why develop thorns?' And so the thornless cactus was developed by talking, by attention, by his knowledge of Nature's laws." -- by Swami Yogananda, Inner Culture, October, 1935.; "I have no frozen samples yet, but you can count on me doing this and finding the results. I was taught how to do these years ago with water. Plants were fed this water and grew bigger and healthier than their identical neighboring plants. We were in Santa Rosa, California at the Luther Burbank greenhouse and gardens. We saw not only where he did his work, but stood in front of a thornless cactus, which he had talked to, and nurtured so that the cactus became thornless because of the trust it no longer needed to protect itself. If this worked to such a degree in this instance, then I am sure you will find positive effects in similar food/plant related soothing/positive/prayerful intervention from human to plant species." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12130
title: Eucalyptus tree grove, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a eucalyptus tree grove, ca.1900. Two rows of eucalyptus trees, planted in an orderly and linear fashion, are lined near the road (at left). Wire fences line the other side of the road. Wooden sticks, hammered into the soil, provide support for the numerous newly planted trees in the wide-open area of barren land to the right.; "The Eucalyptus tree originated in Australia and came to California in 1853. To take care of this tree, you must water them for the first year or so and after that they can survive on 'groundwater.' The roots (when fully grown), form and anchor in the ground by fanning themselves. These trees, depending on the species, can survive in rainy or dry climates. The Eucalyptus tree can reach up to 350 feet. The Eucalyptus tree, containing 500 different species, has many different uses. The leaves of the Eucalyptus have many healing properties; they contain pungent oil that clears sinuses and mucus from the nose. This is the reason it is used in many medications and mouth treatments (such as mouthwash and toothpaste). The Eucalyptus leaves also can ease sores and stressed muscles. But beware, if the oil contacts your eyes, severe irritation may occur." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12142
title: Close-up of a specimen of eucalyptus blossoms and seedpods, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of eucalyptus blossoms and seedpods, ca.1925. Three sprigs of the plant hang down from the upper edge of the image, the leaves flat and curved. The photoprint identifies the plant as "Eucalyptus globulus. Blue Gum".; "The Eucalyptus tree originated in Australia and came to California in 1853. To take care of this tree, you must water them for the first year or so and after that they can survive on 'groundwater.' The roots (when fully grown), form and anchor in the ground by fanning themselves. These trees, depending on the species, can survive in rainy or dry climates. The Eucalyptus tree can reach up to 350 feet. The Eucalyptus tree, containing 500 different species, has many different uses. The leaves of the Eucalyptus have many healing properties; they contain pungent oil that clears sinuses and mucus from the nose. This is the reason it is used in many medications and mouth treatments (such as mouthwash and toothpaste). The Eucalyptus leaves also can ease sores and stressed muscles. But beware, if the oil contacts your eyes, severe irritation may occur." -- unknown author.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14483
title: Indian adobe at Santa Ysabel, ca.1898

description: Photograph of Indian adobe at Santa Ysabel, ca.1898. Three buildings are in the image. The front-most building has brick walls and a straw roof. Scrub brush covers the low hill behind the structures.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6430
title: Sheep grazing on E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin's Santa Anita Ranch, ca.1890

description: Photograph of sheep grazing on E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin's Santa Anita Ranch, ca.1890. Over a hundred sheep graze or lounge on the rich pasture. The pasture is hilly and surrounded by trees. To the right is the shores of a lake (or stream?). Caption reads: "contented sheep on Baldwin'ranch , an afternoon in 1890".; "Santa Anita Race Track, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Park, Baldwin Lake, Baldwin Avenue -- Elias Jackson Baldwin (1828-1909) left his mark on these Southern California landmarks, and much more.  One of the great characters of Southern California history, he was described by writer Arthur M. Ellis in 1933: 'Lucky Baldwin's reputation must survive for generations to come as that of one of the greatest pioneers of the West, the greatest builders of California, the most spectacular of libertines, and the most contradictory of characters in our annals.'  And Baldwin certainly earned his nickname 'Lucky.'"  -- unknown author.; "Most historians agree that the big break that made his fortune, and earned him his nickname, came in 1867.  Wealthy enough to take a world trip, before he left he instructed his broker to sell his stocks if they fell below a specific price.  He then left to hunt elephants in India. His trip ended in New York where he became a vaudeville producer, representing a troop of Japanese entertainers he'd met in Tokyo. When he finally got back to San Francisco, Baldwin learned that his stock had fallen below the figure he specified, but his broker had been unable to sell because Baldwin had taken the key to his safe with him. But instead of a financial disaster, it was incredible good fortune.  The value of his stock had rebounded spectacularly, leaving Baldwin with a multi-million dollar windfall.  This was only the first of many stories that are credited as the source for his nickname, but Lucky Baldwin always insisted that his moneymaking ability was the result of shrewd investment.  With his newfound riches he survived stock crashes and bank failures, built the Baldwin Theater and Baldwin Hotel ('the finest west of New York'), and became an American legend." -- unknown author.