Colonel Thomas Baker and Founding of Bakersfield

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Colonel Thomas Baker

Here you will find a series of articles providing a historical account of the life of Bakersfield pioneer, Colonel Thomas Baker, written by Naomi Bain. The series was published in the Bakersfield Californian Newspaper from December 15, 1941 through January 3, 1942. Click on each link in order to learn more about the visionary who left an indelible legacy on this great city. We hope you enjoy!

Part 1, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 15, 1941

Part 2, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 17, 1941

Part 3, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 18, 1941

Part 4, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 19, 1941

Part 5, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 20, 1941

Part 6, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 23, 1941

Part 7, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 24, 1941

Part 8, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 25, 1941

Part 9, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 26, 1941

Part 10, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 27, 1941

Part 11, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 30, 1941

Part 12, published by The Bakersfield Californian on December 31, 1941

Part 13, published by The Bakersfield Californian on January 1, 1942

Part 14, published by The Bakersfield Californian on January 2, 1942

Part 15, published by The Bakersfield Californian on January 3, 1942