Material concerning Edward M. Kern and the Kern family, 1938-1940.

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Material concerning Edward M. Kern and the Kern family, 1938-1940.

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Letters and biographical notes from Helen M. Wolfe (grandniece of the Kern brothers); references from various books and newspapers, including California newspapers, 1847-1860. Letter, 1925, from Truxtun Beale, with recollections of Bakersfield, Calif., with the papers.

Originals : 6 folders in portfolio.Copies : 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 618:3) and positive.

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Kern family.

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Wolfe, Helen M.

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Spindt, Herman Adolph.

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Beale, Truxton, 1856-1936

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Kern, Edward Meyer, 1823-1863

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Edward Meyer Kern was an artist, scientist, and explorer from Philadelphia. In 1845, Edward accepted the position of artist and topographer for John Charles Frémont's third expedition, which was to explore the central route to California. The Frémont expedition merged California Battalion when the Mexican War began, and Edward was made commander of Sutter's Fort. From the description of Diary of Edward Meyer Kern, 1848, October 8-November 11. (Huntington Library, Art Collections &a...