KERN WEEKLY RECORD, Bakersfield, California, Feb. 23, 1883  It is a rarity for us to find 19th century newspapers from the southern half of California. In 1880, Bakersfield had a population of just 801, with 250 of Chinese descent. The current population is over 400,000.
This title existed for less than two years, and Gregory's 'Union List of Newspapers' notes only one institution has any holdings of this title.
Complete in four pages, various news and curious tidbits of the day, and a wealth of Old West-style ads, including one showing a building as if right out of the movies.
Never bound nor trimmed, light toning throughout, nice condition.