Private Book Collection of Chris Brewer

Historian Chris Brewer talked about his private book collection, consisting of thousands of local history books he has collected over the pa… read more

Historian Chris Brewer talked about his private book collection, consisting of thousands of local history books he has collected over the past 40 years. Mr. Brewer is a local Bakersfield historian and the great grandson of Colonel Thomas Baker, for whom Bakersfield is named.

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2013 LCV Cities Tour” in Bakersfield, California, from June 3-7 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Bright House Networks local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. close

Report Video Issue

People in this video

Hosting Organization

Series

More information about

Private Book Collection of Chris Brewer

186 Views
Program ID:
313689-1
Category:
Vignette
Format:
Vignette
Location:
Exeter, California, United States
First Aired:
Jul 06, 2013 | 12:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 07, 2013 | 10:14am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jul 06, 2013 | 12:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 07, 2013 | 10:14am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Purchase a Download

Private Book Collection of Chris Brewer

  • MP3 audio - Standard
    Price:
    $0.99