Background
Bailey, Richard Clayton was born on April 20, 1911 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Irving Jacob and Blanche Arvilla (Hosler) Bailey.
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This county, organized in 1866, is rich in history, and Bailey offers short vignettes of Native Americans, discovery of oil, the Chinese, Fort Tejon, and much more.
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From foreward The new compilation of historic dates and events demonstrates both the breadth of Mr. Bailey's research and the sound judgment that has always characterized his historical accomplishments... The new edition of the "Historical Chronology" contains much material that has not appeared before, amplifying its scope and extending its value to the student of regional history and the reader who seeks quick refernce to the record of our county.
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historian museum director author
Bailey, Richard Clayton was born on April 20, 1911 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Irving Jacob and Blanche Arvilla (Hosler) Bailey.
Bachelor, Fresno State University, California, 1945.
Elementary school teacher Mount View School District, Lamont, California, 1946-1948. Assistant director, education director Kern County Museum, Bakersfield, 1948-1955, director, 1955-1981, Pioneer Village, Bakersfield, 1955-1981. Instructor county history Bakersfield Community College, 1970-1980.
Instructor local history and tours California State University, Bakersfield, 1974-1981. Chairman Fort Tejon Restoration Committee, 1949-1973.
(This county, organized in 1866, is rich in history, and B...)
(Twenty-ninth annual publication of the Kern County Histor...)
(From foreward The new compilation of historic dates and e...)
(A history of Kern County, California)
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Member California Bicentennial Commission, 1969-1970. Member Red Rock Canyon Advisory Committee, 1969-1973. Treasurer Kern County Centennial Committee, 1966-1968.
Advisory Kern County Heritage Commission, 1976-1981. Member Kern County History Records Commission. Member American Association Museums (past president Western regional conference), California Conference History Societies (past president), Kern County History Society (president 1948-1949, 53-54, lifetime honorary vice president) Clubs: Petroleum Production Pioneers, Death Valley 49ers, Masons.
Married Dorothy Jean Searles, June 17, 1971. Children: Richard Hugh, Joyce Carol.