mostly nonfiction and bakersfield news | July 8th, 2009
Bako’s Premiere Socialite Marie Beale And Her D.C. Decatur House
This edition of “Tales from the Vault” brings us to one of the most interesting of Kern County’s pioneer families. Many have heard of the remarkable stories about General Edward Fitzgerald Beale, Mexican/American War Hero, friend of Kit Carson, gold smuggler, Indian Agent, and land holder. There are also many stories about his son Truxtun [...]
A Peek At Kern County Criminals From The 1800s
Picture yourself being put in charge of some of Kern County’s most valued treasures. You’re nervous because, while you do know a little about Kern’s rich local history, the focus of your history degree was in Nineteenth Century French Antisemitism. You don’t fear handling the material. But you need to understand the valuable archives so [...]
