The National Archives has collections spanning from general topics and through the 19th to 21st century. Among the notable collections include photos of WWII, Women’s Suffrage, and American Indians. Historical photos 

Photos from the files of local historian, William Harland Boyd (1912-2002), collected while writing his books on Kern County history; these photos are of prominent community leaders and businessmen, and also include historic views of Kern County. Historical photos 

This collection includes Bakersfield city scenes from the 1990s. Historical photos 

This collection includes Bakersfield city scenes from the 1990s. Historical photos 

This collection includes miscellaneous illustrated and photographic postcards of Kern County locations. Historical photos 

This collection includes photographs of assorted Kern County scenes following the 1952 earthquake. Historical photos 

Carleton Watkins (1829-1916) was one of the most highly acclaimed early Western photographers. This collection includes photographs of various Kern County scenes from the 1880s, with an emphasis on Rancho El Tejon. Historical photos 

Since 2012, the Kern County Library has utilized Flickr to share both current programming photos and to also make the viewing of local history photos from the Local History Room available to the public. Historical photos