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Thought to be part of the auto agency of Austin Foster Stoner in Bakersfield. From the collection of Gaye Lenahan, great-granddaughter of Austin Foster Stoner.

Kern County Library Bookmobile

The library had just obtained permission from Sears' manager, Willard C. Myers, to allow space for a bookmobile stop; the manager wanted a picture of the Bookmobile, for a display. He is shown in the picture.

This July, 1975 photo shows the 1964 model bookmobile utilized by the Tulare County Library System, operating out of Visalia, CA. The driver was Wandalee Gipson, with Charlotte Steward being the substitute.

Shaded blue background, brand name in yellow letters with orange shading. California state is on the right side.

Black background, brand name in yellow letters with orange shading. On the right side is a cantaloupe sliced in half. Top right of label is worn.

Kern County Library, Boron Branch, Boron, CA.

Inside Bower Cave, showing staircases and dance floor; with two women seated on steps.

Inside Bower Cave, showing two staircases and upper walkway, with three women standing and seated; caption handwritten on photograph: "Bowers' Cave - Nature's Wonder - Coulterville Auto Road - Yosemite"