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The students of Rosedale School show off the rats used in their project.The experiment was designed to teach the value of good nutrition.

The rat feeding experiment was one of several at various Kern County schools. Its purpose was to teach children the value of good nutrition.

Crowd gathered at evening rally to gather support for construction of new hospital in Bakersfield; official posed at top of fire engine ladder; sign "you buy, we build your hospital;" various businesses visible

Construction of a railroad tunnel East of Bakersfield

Hotel Lebec, constructed 1921, at its peak mid-1920s through mid-1930s. It was burned down in 1971.George Haberfelde had an automobile business in Bakersfield in the 1920s.Sanctuary of the Pines was a tree preserve near Lebec.

Oil Center Post Office, with people posing in front of building

Picketers in front of Stardust Liquor store on Ellington Street during strike of February 1966; caption on back of photo includes the word "Huelga!" --Spanish for labor strike

View of Kern General Hospital Library, at location later known as Kern Medical Center, on day of open house, December 1, 1971

Students standing in front of Petroleum School, which was established in 1910 near the Kern River oil field North of Bakersfield; oil derricks are visible in background

Pastime Theatre, with businesses on either side; located on 19th Street between Chester Avenue and Eye Street