This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Grundy the go getter shaping Shafter’s growth
G H Ben Grundy, a long time Shafter leader, rose from es telene Texas to California, serving in World War II, farming 80 acres, and inspiring civic duty. He chaired the city council for 24 years, twice served as mayor, led the chamber of commerce, and earned numerous awards. His life centers on community service and faith.
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G.H
Ben’’ Grundy
Estelene
Tex
Texas
Ben
California
Shafter
J.C. Channeson
Saul Camp Potatoes
Grundy
USS. Army
General Patton
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Christina
Chris
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
American Legion Post 213
Disabled American Veterans
California Farm Federation
Young Farm Organization
Kern County
Improvement Council
Planning Commission
Kern County Board of Trade
Kern County Association of Cities
League of California Cities
South San Joaquin League of Cities
Rodriguez and Hudson Parks
Kirschennman
Wasco
DMV
Stringham Park
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society
Kern Countty
State Association
California Menu
Shafter Kiwanis
Valley Bible Church
Shafter Chamber
Chamber