Kern County Library Boyd Collection
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Title
Kern County Library Boyd Collection
Subject
Kern County--Biography; Kern County--History
Description
Photos from the files of local historian William Harland Boyd (1912-2002), collected while writing his books on Kern County history; these photos are of prominent community leaders and businessmen, and also include historic views of kern county. Located in the vault of the Jack Maguire Local History Room, Beale Memorial Library, main branch of the Kern County Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Phone 661-868-0701. Open to the public Monday through Saturday 1-6 pm.
Creator
Kern County Library
Source
Collection of William Harland Boyd, housed in the Jack Maguire Local History Room, Beale Memorial Library, Kern County Library
Publisher
San Joaquin Valley Library System
Date
1844-1950
Contributor
Kern County Library
Rights
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the “fair use” clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 § 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Kern County Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; Phone: 661-868-0701
Relation
Jack Maguire Local History Room--Photo Files, Beale Memorial Library, Kern County Library System.
Format
image/jpeg
Language
en-US
Type
Collection
Identifier
kcb
Coverage
Kern County (Calif.) 1844-1950
Collection Items
Thomas Eveleth
Thomas (Tom) Eveleth was born in Tehachapi, California. He served as a Bakersfield City Councilman in the 1950s. He was an internal revenue collector, an income tax consultant, and an accountant. He was survived by a son, also named Thomas, of…
Alfred Harrell, founding president, Kern County Historical Society
Alfred Harrell was publisher of the Bakersfield Californian for nearly 50 years. In 1931, he became founding president of the Kern County Historical Society. This photo was part of that society's celebration of its 45th anniversary in April, 1976,…
Andrew Ferguson with wife and son Clarence
Photo shows Myrtle Ferguson, her husband Andrew (Andy) Ferguson, and their son Clarence. Andrew Ferguson was known as the founder of Oildale, purchasing a large tract of land and building the first building there in 1910. Andrew Ferguson was born in…
Mrs. Sarah Glenn
Sarah Glenn was the wife of James Madison Glenn, who lent his name to the town of Glennville. She was survived by 5 children: Mrs. Morris Borgwardt & Mrs. William Glass of Bakersfield, Mrs. Frank Beale of Visalia, John Glenn of White River, and Neil…
James Madison Glenn
James Madison Glenn lent his name to the town of Glennville, where he and his wife settled. Initially a blacksmith, he later managed a hotel. He died in 1883.
Peter Gardett, 1871
Peter Gardett was a pioneer of the Greenhorn Mountain area in Kern County. He was at least 45 when this picture was taken.
Peter Gardett at age 19
Peter Gardett was a pioneer of the Greenhorn Mountain area in Kern County. This picture was taken in Coslin, Germany, which is now part of Poland.
Helen Barton
Helen J. Barton was the wife of Stephen Barton, who founded the town of old Isabella. Photo courtesy of A. O. (Gus) Suhre.
Stephen Barton
Stephen Barton started the town of old Isabella, which was located on the site of the present Isabella Lake, He died July 1912. Photo courtesy of A. O. "Gus" Suhre.
Collection Tree
- Kern County Library Collections
- Kern County Library Boyd Collection