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An Act to encourage the gradual Civilization of the Indian Tribes in this Province, and to amend the Laws respecting Indians, 1857
This source is an extract of a government report to produce legislation to ‘civilise’ the native peoples in Canadian provinces. The document sets out that for the natives to have equal legal distinction to other Canadian subjects (European colonists)…
Hawai’i: Alice Roosevelt, Nicholas Longworth, and others at Lugan Mill. 1905
This photo shows Alice Roosevelt, the eldest child of the US President Theodore Roosevelt, in Hawai’i in 1905. The image is significant for two reasons. Firstly, it is possible that the visit was an official one as it comes during her father’s…
The Polynesian Newspaper
This is a 4 page copy of ‘The Polynesian’ which was issued on ships of the Matson Navigation Company and the Oceanic Steamship Company. This company is said to have introduced mass tourism in Hawaii, sailing from ports in San Francisco, Los Angeles,…
‘Certified Proof’
This source is of American dollar bills issued in Hawai’i in 1901. This is significant as it is three years after Hawai’i was annexed by the United States in 1898, and shows that America was already beginning to exert their control and influence over…
Letter from G. R. Carter of the Hawaiian Trust Company to Joseph Cannon
This is a typed letter from G. R. Carter of the Hawaiian Trust Company to Joseph Cannon, member of the Republican Party. The letter was written on November 18th 1902, and sent from Honolulu, Hawaii to Washing D.C. Within the letter, Carter recalls…
Hawai’i Pono’ī also known as the Hawaiian National Anthem
This is a 1913 recording of a song written by King David Kalākaua in 1874, which became the national anthem of the kingdom of Hawai’i. This record created is of 10 inches and 2:40 minutes and composed by the last monarch of Hawai’i, Queen…
Honolulu Star Bulletin November 24th 1914
This source is a page taken from the Honolulu Star Bulletin featuring a variety of different adverts explaining what you need for Thanksgiving. This is important because Thanksgiving is an American holiday, and a key part of their national culture,…
Remarks of the President on signing proclamation
This is a typed government document featuring the impromptu remarks made by President Dwight Eisenhower regarding Hawaii becoming the 50th U.S State. The remarks are captured by James C. Hagerty, serving Press Secretary to the President and made on…
Ka Leo O Ka Lahui
This source is a contemporary Hawaiian newspaper which demonstrates two significant cultural changes in Hawaii. Firstly, it marks the gradual decline of the Hawaiian language due to the increasing American influence in schooling and other areas of…
Dakin Fire Insurance Maps 1906 Map 5
This is Map 5 of a collection of Fire Insurance Maps drawn up of Honolulu in 1906. The collection of maps shows the various industries that are in Honolulu such as canning and slaughter houses. These wouldn’t have been traditional Hawaiian industries…