Kern Collection

SHOW BOAT POSTER, 1927. Poster for the original Broadway production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammersteins musical Show Boat, 1927

Music cover, The Night Was Made for Love, by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach, from the musical The Cat and the Fiddle Date: 1931

Taft-Maricopa Road, Kern County, California, USA, with oil wells visible in the distance. Date: circa 1930

Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, Kern County, USA. Date: circa 1910

Eating House, Bakersfield, Kern County, USA
Fred Harvey Eating House, Bakersfield, Kern County, USA. Date: circa 1910

Kern Baby 1902
One of the customs of the festival of Ceres, observed in the northern part of Northumberland at the close of the reaping not the ingathering

The Maestro, (oil on panel)
651467 The Maestro, (oil on panel) by Kern, Hermann (1839-1912); 68x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maestro. Hermann Kern (1839-1912). Oil on panel

A High-Priest, the Prophetess Anna (?) and a Kneeling Boy around a Table, 1745

Oil cars at shipping station, Bakersfield, Kern County, USA
Oil cars at Southern Pacific shipping station, Bakersfield, Kern County, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Old Man in the Kitchen, 1875. Creator: Kern, Hermann (1838-1912)
Old Man in the Kitchen, 1875. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Botanists dearest flower, 1870. Creator: Kern, Hermann (1838-1912)
Botanists dearest flower, 1870. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Holy Trinity, 1740. Found in the Collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of Yermolai Fyodorovich Kern, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
3440901 Portrait of Yermolai Fyodorovich Kern, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 70x62.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Falls Street, Niagara Falls, N. Y. c. 1908 (b / w photo)
867559 Falls Street, Niagara Falls, N.Y. c.1908 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Virgin Mary with Four Saints, ca 1735. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Portrait of General Yermolay Fyodorovich Kern (1765-1841). Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Portrait of Anna Kern, 1829. Artist: Pushkin, Alexander Sergeyevich (1799-1837)
Portrait of Anna Kern, 1829. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Portrait of Anna Kern, 1840. Artist: Arefov-Bagayev, Akim (active 1840s)
Portrait of Anna Kern, 1840. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

JEROME DAVID KERN (1885-1945). American composer. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

The Cabaret Girl by Grossmith and Wodehouse
The Cabaret Girl, a musical comedy with book and lyrics by George Grossmith and P G Wodehouse, music by Jerome Kern, produced by Grossmith and J A E Malone at the Winter Garden Theatre, London

Kern, Eritrea - Ramadan Prayers - genuflection, third phase. Date: circa 1910s

Piano Selection Swing Time - Music Sheet Cover
Piano Selection - Music Sheet Cover. Music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Dorothy Fields starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Swing Time. An illustration of the singers in the middle of the cover

Bakersfield Oil Exchange, Bakersfield, Kern County, USA. Date: circa 1910

Bakersfield Inn, Bakersfield, Kern County, USA
Bakersfield Inn, luxury hotel in Bakersfield, Kern County, USA. Date: circa 1940

Oilfields near Bakersfield, Kern County, USA. Date: circa 1908

Tevis Residence, Stockdale, near Bakersfield, USA
Residence of Williams Tevis, Stockdale, near Bakersfield, Kern County, USA. Date: circa 1908

Portrait photo of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kern and trained dog Bobbie Date: 1900s

Street at election time in Canton, Ohio, USA
View of North Market from Public Square at election time in Canton, Ohio, USA, with banners on display for the Democrats William J Bryan and John W Kern, as well as one for the Stark County Fair

KERN & GERSHWIN, 1933. American composers Jerome David Kern (left) and George Gershwin. Photograph, 1933

DOG TRAINERS, c1900. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kern with their trained dog Bobbie. Photograph, c1900

MIGRANT WORKERS, 1936. A family of drought refugees at a migrant camp in Kern County, California
DROUGHT REFUGEE, 1936. The manager of Kern migrant camp with an Oklahoma drought refugee family in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936

CALIFORNIA: ROAD, 1939. A country road between potato fields in Kern County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, February 1939

Anton Kern after Giovanni Battista Pittoni (Bohemian, 1709 - 1747), A Kneeling Woman with an Incense Burner and a Page Holding a Crown and Scepter, c

Anton Kern (Bohemian, 1709 - 1747), A Ceiling with Apollo Presiding over Military and Historical Learning, 1740s, watercolor, pen and gray ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper

View on the Calloway Canal, Near Poso Creek, Kern County; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916; 1887; Albumen silver print; Image: 37.5 x 53 cm (14 3/4 x 20 7/8 in.)

CALIFORNIA: OIL FIELD. Oil field of the Monte Cristi Oil Company, Kern County, California. Photographed c1910

An upward view of a Highway 395 North sign post including a California Scenic Highway sign

Bryan Campaign Button
BRYAN CAMPAIGN BUTTON. Democratic presidential campaign button from William J. Bryans 1908 bid for president, with Vice Presidential candidate John Kern

NEW YORK: CAMPAIGN BANNER. Tammany Hall campaign banner for Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan and his running mate John Worth Kern in New York City during the election of 1908

While the mothers are working in the fields, the preschool children of migrant families are cared for in the nursery school under trained teachers, Kern migrant camp, California. Date 1936 Nov

Kern County, California. Undernourished cotton pickers child listening to speeches of organizer at strike meeting to raise wages from seventy-five cents to ninety cents a hundred pounds

Jerome Kern / Composer
JEROME KERN American composer and founding father of the modern musical. Best known for " Ol Man River" and " Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"

Stiebel / Music in the Air
A design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a dress worn in the 1933 Jerome Kern stage musical " Music in the Air" at Her Majestys Theatre, London, starring Mary Ellis

Actress Mary Ellis
MARY ELLIS American-born stage and film actress. Found success in London in the 1930s in plays such as Kern/Hammersteins " Music in the Air" and

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Kern: From Show Boat to Bakersfield" Step back in time to 1927 with a glimpse at the iconic Show Boat poster, showcasing Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's groundbreaking Broadway production. This musical masterpiece revolutionized the industry and left an indelible mark on American theater. Delve into the enchanting melodies of Kern's music cover, "The Night Was Made for Love, " transporting listeners to a world where romance fills the air. Let your imagination wander as you lose yourself in this timeless composition. Embark on a scenic journey through Taft-Maricopa Road in picturesque Kern County, California. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes that have inspired countless artists throughout history. The beauty of nature unfolds before your eyes, leaving you captivated by its splendor. Discover Chester Avenue, a bustling street in Bakersfield, Kern County. Immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere as you explore charming shops and soak up the local culture. Feel like a part of this lively community that has thrived for generations. Indulge your taste buds at an Eating House nestled within Bakersfield, Kern County. Savor delectable flavors crafted with love and care while immersing yourself in warm hospitality that embodies true Californian charm. Uncover historical treasures such as the intriguing "Kern Baby 1902. " Delight in this captivating artifact that offers glimpses into past lives and traditions from another era—a testament to our shared human experience across time. Immerse yourself in artistry with "The Maestro, " an exquisite oil painting on panel by Hermann Kern (1838-1912). Allow his mastery to transport you into a world where music transcends boundaries and touches souls deeply—an homage to all maestros who bring harmony into our lives. Witness profound spirituality captured within "A High-Priest, Prophetess Anna (?), and Kneeling Boy around a Table" from 1745.