cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10991
title: Men attending to a large propeller on an aircraft assembly line, ca.1940

description: Photograph of a man by a large propeller on an aircraft assembly line, ca.1940. A man stands on a wooden ladder, and works right of a large propeller. Beneath him, another person dressed in light sanitation gear stands with tools in hand. Part of the wing(?) of the plane can be seen in the foreground, at right. The windows of the opposite side of the factory wall can be seen at left. Photoprint reads: "Horsepower on wings! Installing one of twin motors on a huge plane being built for national defense in a factory near Los Angeles. Probably North American B-25".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10994
title: Lockheed aircrafts assembly line, ca.1950

description: Photograph of Lockheed aircrafts assembly line, ca.1950. A line of the Lockheed F-94 Starfire aircrafts can be seen at left, with some sporting small detachable stairs leading up into their cockpits. At right, an area composed of what appear to be plane parts under construction can be seen, and beyond that, a row of what appears to be the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (T-Bird) planes stands.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10997
title: Aircraft assembly line, after 1950

description: Photograph of an aircraft assembly line, after 1950. Two men work on what appears to be the body of a small plane, atop an elevated area in the central foreground. In the background, one can see the bodies of several planes (which appear to be the Northrop F-89 Scorpions) still under construction, with those on the right sitting in rows without wings yet installed, and those on the left displaying wings. Each plane has a small stair leading up to it, which connects to an elevated platform. People in an assortment of activity can be seen in different areas of the factory.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10998
title: Three metal-plated nose-ends of the Lockheed Constellation aircrafts at a factory assembly line, ca.1943-1958

description: Photograph of three metal-plated nose-ends of the Lockheed Constellation aircrafts at a factory assembly line, ca.1943-1958. Three front-ends to large airplanes can be seen affixed into a wooden deck, to which two sets of stair lead. Workers can be seen in the foreground below.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10999
title: An unidentified aircraft assembly manufacturing factory assembly line, showing F-80 airplanes, ca.1945-1950

description: Photograph of an unidentified aircraft assembly manufacturing factory assembly line, showing F-80 airplanes, ca.1945-1950. A large room with a high ceiling encloses a line of airplanes showing men next to each one who are apparently assembling them; the airplanes extend from the foreground to the background. The wings of the airplanes are being supported by metallic stands. To their right, a line of what appears to be airplane parts is viewable. The ceiling is made of a network of beams with several small lamps noticeably hanging from it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16571
title: Two Alaska Iroquois Indian masks on display, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a two Alaska Iroquois Indian masks on display, ca.1900. Both are probably constructed from carved wood and have natural looking white hair on top of their heads. They both have deeply furrowed foreheads, are sticking their tongues out, and have round disc-like eyes.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11003
title: Assembling of a DC-3/C-47 aircraft, ca.1940

description: Photograph of a DC-3/C-47 aircraft being assembled at a factory assembly line, ca.1940. Several men stand beneath the wing of an airplane still under construction. A man at center scribbles something onto a a piece of paper on a clipboard, while others appear to confer behind him. The aircraft has several openings for a wing extension, and has several crosses taped over its windows.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11008
title: Busy unidentified aircraft assembly line, ca.1940

description: Photograph of a busy unidentified aircraft assembly line, ca.1940. A large group of factory workers engage in a variety of activities in different areas of the factory room. Parts of an airplane can be seen in the background, at left, under a sign that reads "Dept No.1 Aircraft Sheet Metal..." Another aircraft hangs overhead bearing the letters "OK-CTA" on its side. A stack of materials can be seen in the foreground, at right, and a large cylindrical tank can be seen behind it.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11009
title: Planes (Lockheed 14 Super Electra?) in rows inside an unidentified aircraft manufacturing factory, ca.1940

description: Photograph of planes (Lockheed 14 Super Electra?) in rows inside an unidentified aircraft manufacturing factory, ca.1940. Two rows of medium-sized planes stand facing each other, at center. Some have ladders leading up to their entrances, and most have only a portion of their wings attached. Several men can be seen in various modes of activity around the indoor work space.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11010
title: Aircraft assembly line, showing what appear to be DC-2s or DC-3s, ca.1940

description: Photograph of an aircraft assembly line, showing what appear to be DC-2s or DC-3s, ca.1940. A line of medium-sized planes appears at left, and beyond it, one can see another row of similar planes on elevated structures, with each tilting upward. Numbered workstations appear behind iron(?) columns, at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11011
title: Several DC-2 tail ends in an aircraft assembly line, 1934

description: Photograph of several DC-2 tail ends in an aircraft assembly line, 1934. The rear ends of aircrafts 307, 306, 305 and 305 face towards the right, each held up by a wheeled triangular device. Two men can be seen beside what appears to be part of a cockpit, further down, at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10979
title: An exterior view of Axelson Aircraft Engine Company, ca.1930

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Axelson Aircraft Engine Company, ca.1930. In the right, a one-story building can be seen showing a sign above the entrance which reads: "Axelson Aircraft Engine Company". A parked automobile is noticeable next to it. In the left, another one-story building is partially visible which exposes long horizontal windows and a zigzagging roof; it sits behind a metallic net fence. Close by, an electric pole is standing by a dirt road which covers most of the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10984
title: An aerial view of Hughes Aircraft Manufacturing Plant, ca.1950

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Hughes Aircraft Manufacturing Plant, ca.1950. Above the center, a series of large buildings in which the roof of the largest one is labeled "HUGHES".; These are surrounded by a parking lot full of parked automobiles. Additional buildings can be seen in the center and in the right foreground. In the left, adjacent to the plant, a vast airplane runway is observable where a few airplanes are either visible by the runway or parked next to one of the buildings.; A second parking lot area is visible in the left foreground. A paved street can be noticeable, to the right, along the site where further to the right, on a more elevated ground, a church and a residential area is observable. More residential areas cover the area further in the right and left background, to the left of the airplane runway.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10985
title: An aerial view of Radioplane Company in Van Nuys, ca.1950

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Radioplane Company in Van Nuys, ca.1950. A series of large one-story buildings and cabins are observable sitting close to each other. To its left, an empty parking lot on a dirt ground is noticeable; further to the left, a second paved parking lot is visible behind a fence. To the right, along the buildings, a dirt road extends from the foreground to the background. Next to it, a third empty parking lot on a dirt ground can be seen. In the foreground, in front of the property, a paved road and a grassy lawn are viewable. Behind the company site, houses and small bushes fill in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10980
title: A night view of the administration building lobby of Garret Corporation's AiResearch Aviation Service Division, Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1950

description: Photograph of a night view of the administration building lobby of Garret Corporation's AiResearch Aviation Service Division, Los Angeles International Airport, ca.1950. The image shows the three sides of the modern-styled lobby enclosed by glass; people can be seen inside the lobby and plants are surrounding the glass area for decorative purposes. A large building can be seen behind it, which seems to serve as an airplane storage and exposes the tail of an airplane inside. A small pick-up truck with a small sign that says "Caution" is visible in front of the partially visible airplane. On top of this building sits an electric sign which reads: "AiResearch Aviation Service Co.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10929
title: "Translator," a computer for missile flight simulation (built by Space Technology Laboratories, a division of the Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation), May 29, 1957

description: Photograph of  "Translator," a computer for missile flight simulation (built by Space Technology Laboratories, a division of the Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation), May 29, 1957. In the center, a well-dressed man is standing by the large computer, which sits in the corner of a room, while holding a rotating knob on a panel; the panel displays additional knobs and buttons. A similar computer's panel is visible in the right. Two larger panels are observable in the left end of the computer.; In these computer panels, buttons and what appears to be a recording machine, showing a speaking apparatus attached by a cable to one of the panels, are visible. The computer somewhat seems like two lockers perpendicular to each other. Curtains cover the entire wall area and in the center, behind the computer, a partially visible pillar is noticeable. Several lights are visible on the ceiling.; Photoprint reads: "'Translator' -- effectiveness of its digital and analog computers in missile flight simulation has been increased by the space technology laboratories, a division of the Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation, with addition of the addaverter, which is essentially a translating device linking the two types of computers and making their 'language' compatable, the two panels at left are auxiliary tape units used in connection with the addaverter".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16572
title: Hopi Indian altar with symbolic paintings of human-like figures, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a Hopi Indian altar with symbolic paintings of human-like figures, ca.1900. The figure at left can be seen holding a snake and a knife, while the figure at right is depicted holding a cane and some corn. Serpentine-like heads project out from the painting near the feet of the figures. Birds and the sun(?) are also depicted.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10930
title: A close-up view of an electronic console, which controls large rocket engine test firings at Rocketdyne's Propulsion Field Laboratory, ca.1958

description: Photograph of a close-up view of an electronic console, which controls large rocket engine test firings at Rocketdyne's Propulsion Field Laboratory, ca.1955. A man can be seen wearing a hearing and speaking device on his head; his arm extends to the right while his index finger is positioned on top of a button. The button is on a panel labeled "Engine Test" which displays several additional buttons which are under labels that read: "Vernier Engines", "Ignition" and "Main Engines". Further to the right, a telephone apparatus can be seen attached to what appears to be an operating box which shows several switches labeled "Lox[...] Pre-Va[...]", "Open", "B. Fuel Pre-Valve", "On", "#1 GN2 Recirc.", "#2 GN2 Recirc.", "On", and "On". In the back, a semi-circular machine is visible which exposes several circular measuring panels.; Photoprint reads: "Rocketdyne. A division of North American Aviation, Inc. 6633 Canoga Avenue, Canoga Park, California. Press release: Large rocket engine test firings at Rocketdyne's  propulsion field laboratroy are controlled with electronic consoles like the one shown here, where console operated David Goodman pushes 'fire' button with right hand. In background are instruments which record results of engine test".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10931
title: Exterior view of the headquarters of Autonetics, a division of North American Aviation, Incorporated, ca.1955

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the headquarters of Autonetics, a division of North American Aviation, Incorporated, ca.1955. A two-story building can be seen extending from left to right, towards the background. In its middle area, the entrance to the building can be seen made out of glass which is as tall as the building; a large symbol which reads "An" is visible in its center. Palm trees are viewable to the sides of the entrance. In the right, towards the background, reads: "AUTONETICS". In the foreground, a paved street covers the area in front of the building.; Photoprint reads: "The headquarters of Autonetics, a division of North American Aviation, Inc., is this two-story, air-conditioned building at 9150 E. Imperial Highway, Downey (Calif.). This facility provides space for administrative offices as well as quarters for research and development engineering, quality control, marketing, engineering and manufacturing of computers, armament control and machine tool control systems. A pioneer and leader in the electro-mechanical control equipment field, autonetics designs and quantity - produces completely automatic control and data processing systems and equipment for both military and industrial applications. Including this and other facilities in both Downey and Compton, Calif., this division occupies floor area of more than 1,000,000 square feet".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10932
title: "Battleship" tanks, which simulate the configuration of an atlas ICBM, feeding propellants to the engine being test fired, ca.1955

description: Photograph of "Battleship" tanks, which simulate the configuration of an atlas ICBM, feeding propellants to the engine being test fired, ca.1955. In the left, a large tower can be seen exposing five platforms with staircases, pipes and a rail surrounding each one. Its highest point is formed by a cylinder-shaped machinery(?) with two circular balconies surrounding its top area. In the left, by the bottom of the tower, different tones of smoke (steam?) are being ejected from the tower's pipes and from underneath it. In the right foreground, the curve of a paved street is noticeable showing a small cabin made out of concrete; a rail delineates the street and a pipe extends along. A rocky mountainside fills in the backdrop. Photoprint reads: "Battleship" tanks, which simulate the configuration of an Atlas ICBM, feed propellants to the engine being test fired at Rocketdyne's propulsion field laboratory in the Santa Susana Mountains. Stands like the one shown are capable of withstanding one million pounds' thrust, transmitting the enormous power of the Rocketdyne liquid propellant engines deep into bedrock."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10934
title: RW-30 digital airborne computer, completely transistorized, showing subminiaturized packaging techniques and silicon circuitry, ca.1955

description: Photograph of RW-30 digital airborne computer, completely transistorized, showing subminiaturized packaging techniques and silicon circuitry, ca.1955. A man wearing a suit and spectacles is holding what seems to be a box with rows of circuit disks(?). A second box, which is located directly in front of the first one, displays two rows of circuit disks and below these, what appear to be small drawers are observable; two metallic handles and input switches are visible on its top. To the right, a third box is visible showing the same type of input switches and metallic handles; several knobs are visible on its side. In the left, a fourth box is visible with rows of circuit disks on its top and it shows a large knob surrounded by cables which seem to be connected to the box. All objects are sitting on a table and a light-colored wall fills in the backdrop.; Photoprint reads: "Subminiaturized packaging techniques -- the RW-30 digital airborne computer is completely transistorized, and subminiaturized packaging techniques and silicon circuitry are used throughout. The new control computer combines computation speed with reduction in size, weight and power consumption. The complete computer has a volume of 4.19 cubic feet and weighs only 203 pounds. It consists of four separately packaged units--magnetic drum storage unit, arithmetic and control unit, input-output unit, and clock generator and power supply unit. It was developed by the Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation under contract to the Air Arm Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11115
title: Willys-Overland groundbreaking ceremony, ca.1925

description: Photograph of the Willys-Overland groundbreaking ceremony, ca.1925. Fifteen men in formal suits of various colors stand on railroad ties looking towards the center. The man in center has his feet between the tracks while he hoists a large hammer like tool over his shoulder. To the right, more men stand off to the side down the slope of the tracks. In the right background, what appears to be a large crane is visible with two men inside.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11116
title: Aerial view of the Willys-Overland plant in Toledo, Ohio, May 1, 1928

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Willys-Overland plant in Toledo, Ohio, May 1, 1928. Large industrial buildings with flat roofs are visible in the center while what appears to be a freight train sits to the left. Two smock stacks emit fumes in the center while trees and houses are visible in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11117
title: Aerial view of the Willys-Overland plant in Los Angeles, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Willys-Overland plant in Los Angeles, ca.1925. Rows of identical buildings sit perpendicular to a long building in the center. Cars are parked in a lot to the right and on the street at the bottom right. IN the background, a water tower that appears to have the company's name written on it stands to the left of center next to three square shaped buildings that get progressively smaller. The land behind the plant seems to be barren flat land lined with electrical and telephone poles.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11118
title: Aerial view of the Mack Motor Truck Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Mack Motor Truck Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925. A small water tower with the word "Mack" written vertically along its side sits on top of a rectangular building with a flat roof. The building seems to have a courtyard in the center while a building with lines on the roof extends out of the main two story edifice. Straight and rectangular blocks with wide streets and houses surround the company.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11119
title: Aerial view of  the Moreland Truck Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an aerial view of  the Moreland Truck Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925. A brick two story building sits in the right front with two large rectangular buildings extending behind it to the left. The two buildings seem to be one story edifices with what appears to be windows extending out of the flat roofs in rows. A water tower stands to the right while more buildings sit to the right of a street that borders the main company buildings.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11122
title: Exterior view of the National Automotive Fibres, Incorporated Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the National Automotive Fibres, Incorporated Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925. A truck sits in the center in front of a lightly colored building. The entrance to the building is visible on the right while four awnings cover the front of the edifice. The building extends into the background while the roof curves upwards in rows. A water tower is visible to the left in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m16573
title: Side entrance to the ruins of Mission Santa Margarita, ca.1900-1906

description: Photograph of the side entrance to the ruins of Mission Santa Margarita, ca.1900-1906. The arched entryway provides access through the thick stone and mortar wall. A few trees are visible in the field in the distance through the entryway.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11123
title: Exterior view of the Ford Motor Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Ford Motor Company in Los Angeles, ca.1925. A five story brick building with large windows covering each side stands in the center. To the right, two people stand on the sidewalk in front of the building while an entrance on the right side showcases decorative columns and a sign above the doorway in the shape of a spread out wings with the word "Ford" written in the companies signature style.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11125
title: Interior view of an unidentified automobile company showing workers on the assembly line, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an interior view of an unidentified automobile company showing workers on the assembly line, ca.1925. A man with his back to the camera stands bent over the frame of a car to the left of center. To the right of center, a second man stoops over the same car while turned sideways. A third man stands straight up as he looks at a motor that appears to be lowering to the frame of a car. The car frames sit on top of a mechanical assembly line.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11126
title: Interior view of a Los Angeles automobile factory showing workers on an assembly line, ca.1925

description: Photograph of the interior view of a Los Angeles automobile factory showing workers on an assembly line, ca.1925. To the left of center, four men use one arm to hold onto the frame of an automobile that is hanging above them. Below the frame sits the body of the car with the four men at the side of each wheel. To left of the men stands a fifth man who appears to be inspecting the work of the four men on the assembly line. The assembly line is visible stretching into the distance while the back end of a car in the right foreground shows the next step in the line. An upper level balcony is visible at the top center of the image with a man standing at the edge of a fence looking down on the workers.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11127
title: Interior view of an automobile factory showing a worker on an assembly line, ca.1925

description: Photograph of the interior view of an automobile factory showing a worker on an assembly line, ca.1925. The frame of a car sits in the center on an assembly line supported by large metal devices while a man on the right stands on a platform in front of the car. The windshield of the car is visible while the front of the car looks like a stump of metal that is unfinished. The man to the right wears denim jeans, protective goggles, gloves, a long sleeved shirt and a cap while he appears to be welding the front of the car.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11128
title: Interior view of an unidentified automobile factory showing workers on an assembly line, ca.1925

description: Photograph of an interior view of an unidentified automobile factory showing workers on an assembly line, ca.1925. A man in the center stands on a low wooden platform wearing a helmet, glasses, an apron, and gloves over his clothing. The man looks down while holding a large car part that he appears to be sanding on a wheel in front of him. In the background, two men to the left stand side by side as they appear to work on the assembly of a car part. To the right of center, an older man stands behind the man in center looking down. Three workers are visible in the background to the right. A sign that reads "DO NOT STEP ON CONVEYOR" hangs from the ceiling to the left of center.