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Board proclaims dedication of "Legends of the Bakersfield Sound" portraits at Beale Memorial Library
Summary
Supervisors proclaimed the dedication of a recovered collection of large'scale black'and'white portraits honoring Bakersfield Sound musicians; library staff and local preservationists described the paintings' recovery, restoration and donation.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on May 12 proclaimed the dedication of the "Legends of the Bakersfield Sound" portrait exhibit at Beale Memorial Library and announced a public unveiling and celebration on Thursday, May 14.
Supervisor Flores presented the proclamation and the board approved it unanimously. Library staff and community preservationists described the portraits' history: the large black'and'white works by artist Patti Doolittle were once displayed at Trout's, were stolen in 2017, later recovered in Northern California, restored and ultimately donated to the library for public display.
"This exhibit honors that legacy through the extraordinary black and white portraits created by artist Patti Doolittle," said Lynn Kimura, local history librarian, who described the collaboration among Citizens Preserving History, the Kern County Library Foundation and community partners that made the exhibition possible. (Lynn Kimura, Kern County Library)
Glenda Rankin of the nonprofit Citizens Preserving History outlined the donation and outreach plan and encouraged residents to attend the dedication and related events. The exhibit will be displayed inside the library lobby and will include signage and educational materials supported by the Kern County Library Foundation.
Officials said the exhibit aims to preserve local musical history while attracting visitors and connecting them with library resources. The board encouraged public attendance at the May 14 dedication and the library said a brochure detailing the portraits and their stories will be available.
The proclamation was approved by voice vote; the board and library staff thanked artists, volunteers and foundation donors for making the exhibit publicly accessible.
