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The Garden Island December 26 1922
One of the articles in the paper concerns Christmas. It talks about the celebration of the birth of Christ, which is a central part of Christianity but not Hawaiian religion. Through writing about Christmas in a Hawaiian newspaper, it shows that…
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,…
The Hawaiian Gazette October 18 1918
This newspapers front cover focusses on World War One in particular America’s involvement and victories in Europe. Whilst it is not necessarily notable that a major conflict would be reported in Hawai’i it is significant that only the American effort…
‘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…
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…
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…
The Hawaiian Star June 29 1912
This source is a newspaper from Honolulu. The newspaper covers a variety of topics such as sporting results, and local news. The paper also features adverts for many different products such as cars and a carnival. However on page 7 there is a big…
Wreckage of USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i
This photo shows the aftermath of the bombing at Pearl Harbour in December 1941. This photo is significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, the vessel that was bombed was a US naval ship. By the ship being stationed in Hawai’i, it shows that the US…
Hawai’i by Clipper
This source is a poster made by Pan American World Airlines to advertise Hawai’i as a holiday destination to American customers. The poster shows a Hawaiian woman Hula dancing in traditional clothing, whilst in the background there is a Pan Am…
Pedestrians diagonal crossing at King and Fort Sts., Honolulu.
This is a photo taken of an area of Honolulu in 1954, likely the shopping district. In the photo it shows the Coca Cola brand logo, which is a huge American conglomerate. There is also the National Dollar store on the left hand side of the photo,…