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1863réf. 332951Honolulu: American Mission Press 1863. With: 9 additional Reports of the Hawaiian Missionary Society being the Second Report and the Fifth through Twelfth Reports. 10 vols. 8vo. Original wrappers or self-wrappers. With: 9 additional Reports of the Hawaiian Missionary Society being the Second Report and the Fifth through Twelfth Reports. 10 vols. 8vo. The Hawaiian Missionary Society aimed to send missionaries from Hawaii to other Pacific islands. "The first annual report states that preparations were being made to send two missionaries Rev. Mr. Snow and Rev. Luther H. Gulick and their wives to Micronesia. A list of contributions made to the society shows the extraordinary generosity of native Hawaiian churches to this object . From this date the annual reports include excerpts from letters of the missionaries both in Micronesia and in the Marquesas. Twelve annual reports were published between 1852 and 1863 . The first three were printed at the American Mission Press; the fifth at the Polynesian office; and the remainder by the press of H.M. Whitney or the Pacific Commercial Press. This is an important source of information about missionary work by native Hawaiian missionaries in Micronesia the Marquesas and other parts of the Pacific" Forbes This group comprises the following: First Report. Honolulu: American Mission Press 1852. 12pp. Green wrappers. Second Report. Honolulu: American Mission Press 1853. 19pp. Unopened. Tan wrappers. Fifth Report. Honolulu: Printed at the Polynesian Office 1856. 24pp. Uncut and unopened. Stitched self-wrappers. Sixth Report. Honolulu: Press of H.M. Whitney 1857. 24pp. Stitched self-wrappers. Seventh Report. Honolulu: Commercial Advertiser Print 1858. 24pp. Stitched self-wrappers. Eighth Report. Honolulu: Commercial Advertiser Print 1859. 16pp. Stitched self-wrappers. Ninth Report. Honolulu: Henry M. Whitney 1860. 35pp. Stitched self-wrappers. Tenth Report. Honolulu: Henry M. Whitney 1861. 23pp. Stitched self-wrappers. Eleventh Report. Honolulu: Henry M. Whitney 1862. 24pp. Stitched self-wrappers. Twelfth Report. Honolulu: Henry M. Whitney 1863. 12pp. Stitched self-wrappers. Forbes 1877 First Report American Mission Press unknown books
1854réf. 329930Honolulu: Mission Press 1854. 47pp. 12mo. Original blue wrappers minor browning and chipping. 47pp. 12mo. Scarce pamphlet commemorating the inauguration of Edward G. Beckwith as president of Oahu College giving a complete account of the event. The work includes a history of Oahu College also called Punahou School which was founded in 1841 by missionaries. "The minutes of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association record the edition as 500 copies" Forbes. Forbes 2042 Mission Press unknown books
1868réf. 332700Honolulu: Paiia e Henry M. Whitney 1868. 15 1; 15 1pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Stitched. 15 1; 15 1pp. 2 vols. 8vo. The first two reports of the Sunday School Association of a series of annual reports by the Hawaiian Evangelical Association. Each includes a table in the rear listing statistics for all the religious schools on the island. Scarce. Forbes 2749 Paiia e Henry M. Whitney unknown books
1819réf. 332862Boston: Samuel T. Armstrong 1819. 40 xvi pp. 8vo. Disbound. Foxing. 40 xvi pp. 8vo. "A sermon preached at the ordination of two missionaries just prior to their departure as members of the first 'company' of missioanries . to the Hawaiian Islands" Forbes. Includes "Instructions from the Prudential Committee of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to the Rev. Hiram Bingham and the Rev. Asa Thurston and others . Members of the Mission to the Sandwich Islands" in the rear. Shaw & Shoemaker 48291; Forbes 499; Sabin 33794 Samuel T. Armstrong unknown books
1876réf. 332948Honolulu 1876. 12-1/2 x 9 inches. With the full issue of The Friend New Series Vol. 25 No. 2 which includes S. C. Damon's article titled The Kings of Hawaii. 16pp plus the engraving. Small folio. Self-wrappers. Unopened. 12-1/2 x 9 inches. With the full issue of The Friend New Series Vol. 25 No. 2 which includes S. C. Damon's article titled The Kings of Hawaii. 16pp plus the engraving. Small folio. "The illustrations accompanying this number of the Friend we could wish were better executed. The plate was made in New York from the best photographs we could procure in Honolulu. The original of Kamehameha 1st was executed in 1817 by a Russian artist who accompanied Kotzebue in his voyage and may be seen by referring to the third volume of his voyage. The original of Kamehameha 2d was executed in England in 1824 in the style of the dress of George 4th's reign. We think those of Kamehameha 3d 4th and 5th are very good but not quite so good those of Lunalilo or His Majesty Kalakaua" p. 12. cf. Forbes 1726 unknown books
1861réf. 332879Honolulu: Paiia e ka poe hoolaha 1861. Illustrated with 7 woodcut illustrations. 36pp. 12mo. Stitched. Toned. Provenance: Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library inked stamp on last page. Illustrated with 7 woodcut illustrations. 36pp. 12mo. Includes a chronological timeline of notable events in Hawaiian history on pages 29-33. Forbes 2417 Paiia e ka poe hoolaha unknown books
1839réf. 332695Honolulu 1839. 4pp. 8vo. Unbound. 4pp. 8vo. "Under the name of each member are listed the names and birth dates of her children . The printed minutes of the 1840 General Meeting record an edition of 250 copies" Forbes. The 1839 edition is scarce with only a single example at auction. Forbes 1180 unknown books
1853réf. 329932Honolulu: Government Press 1853. 29pp. 12mo. Original green wrappers very minor chip at lower corner else near fine. 29pp. 12mo. The first report of the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society: "This society was formed in 1852 in the 'Old Mission School House' partly as a social organization but more specifically to lend support to the Micronesian mission then getting started." Forbes. Forbes 1942; Carter p. 81; Hunnewell p. 65 Government Press unknown books
1856réf. 332945Boston: Press of T.R. Marvin 1856. First edition. 12pp. 12mo. Publisher's tan wrappers. Foxing and toning. First edition. 12pp. 12mo. "In 1856 a group of special trustees assembled in Boston in order to raise an endowment of $50000 to be invested in the United States for the benefit of the school. This was the pamphlet with which they launched that appeal. It gives a resume of educational endeavors of the mission the founding of Punahou the withdrawal of the American board and the transfer of Lahainaluna to the Hawaiian government. The text describes the need for a school of higher learning for the increasing population 'of foreign origin' and claims that the school is 'essential to the development and continued existence of the Hawaiian nation'" Forbes. Scarce. Forbes 2186 Press of T.R. Marvin unknown books
1830réf. 329926Honolulu 1830. 4pp. Signed in print Hiram Bingham and 54 others. 8vo. Folded sheet. Browned. 4pp. Signed in print Hiram Bingham and 54 others. 8vo. "The text of this was drawn up in Boston just prior to the departure of the first American Protestant missionaries to Hawaii. Although issued without an imprint or colophon it can be dated to 1830. The last signatories on this are those of the Third Company of missionaries who arrived at Honolulu on the Ship Parthian March 20 1828" Forbes. Forbes 742 unknown books
1838réf. 332694Honolulu 1838. 2 blank 1-5 1 blankpp. 8vo. Unbound sheets. 2 blank 1-5 1 blankpp. 8vo. Very rare circular issued to aid missionaries in detailing the goods and provisions needed and supplied. "The categories of goods include: provisions kitchen furniture iron and hardware crockery stationery men's clothing articles for ladies and children's use building materials carpenter tools and articles of trade" Forbes. Forbes locating only one copy and only a single example in the auction records. Forbes 11255 unknown books
1887réf. 329927Honolulu: Daily Bulletin Steam Print 1887. 204pp. 12mo. Original lettered wrappers. 204pp. 12mo. Includes accounts of the celebration reminiscences and a table of the missionaries sent by the ABCFM and the Seamens' Friend Society with their date and place of birth death arrival return and descendants. Forbes 3909 Daily Bulletin Steam Print unknown books
1870réf. 303122Honolulu 1870. Photograph measuring 3-3/8 x 2-1/4 in. with the ms slip laid down beneath it. Framed and glazed measuring 9 x 10-1/2 in. Photograph measuring 3-3/8 x 2-1/4 in. with the ms slip laid down beneath it. A particularly fine example of Emma's photograph and signature in a contemporary frame. She has signed herself "Emma R / September 26 1865." Born in Honolulu in 1836 she was adopted by her maternal aunt the chiefess Grace Kamaʻikuʻi Young Rooke and her husband Dr. Thomas C. B. Rooke. She married Kamehameha IV on 19 June 1856. Emma was an active queen concerned with palace affairs and was involved in the expansion of the royal library. She is best known for founding the Queen's Hospital in 1860 which was built to care for native Hawaiians who had no immunity to many of the European diseases which they encountered. The hospital exists to this day as Queen's Medical Center. Her philanthropic endeavours set a precedent for sitting queens. Although unattributed this image is likely taken by Andreas Montano the Colombian photographer who came to Hawaii in 1870 and immediately set up a studio at 87 Fort St. He photographed much of Hawaiian royalty and became Emma's official photographer. unknown books
1998réf. 68437New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1998. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. Very Good. SIGNED. 331pp. Octavo 23 cm Pictorial wraps with moderate shelfwear to the wraps. From the publisher- "An enthralling epic narrative of nineteenth-century Hawaii from one of our major poets- the story of an attempt by the American government to seize and constrain possible victims of leprosy and one small Hawaiian family's determination not to be taken. Merwin follows the family through the perils and glories of their flight into the wilds of the island of Kauai." Signed by the author on the half title. Alfred A. Knopf paperback books
1959réf. 9948Honolulu Hawaii: Hawaii Tourist Bureau 1959. Very Good. Featuring an image of the Island of Oahu and traditional Hulu dancer on the cover inside depicts a map of the island with mountainous regions major roadways and text providing information useful to tourists. The pocket size brochure states above the map "Territory of Hawaii" so the map is dated before statehood but after Pearl Harbor. Also indicates environmental and historical markers. Double-sided paper brochure with pictorial covers printed in dark green/light ink on green paper. Some edge wear from folding otherwise in remarkable condition. Folded: 15x8cm unfolded: 30x23cm. Hawaii Tourist Bureau unknown books
1939réf. 4848Various locations in Hawaii 1939. Good. Two albums both oblong. Forty-seven leaves with 300 photographs plus twenty-one loose images; twenty leaves with 130 photos and eight loose images. First album original black cloth string tied. Moderate wear to extremities leaves very chipped several loose. Second album unbound gray card leaves. Light chipping and wear. Images captioned throughout most of both albums; several photos missing from mounts. Two wonderfully detailed vernacular albums documenting the life of a young Japanese-American woman in Hawaii during her high school years. The first album opens with a full-length portrait of the compiler Satsue Ueda dated June 1934. An image from the second album identifies her as "12th grade" in 1937. She goes on to document her friends family members teacher school and related activities and trips around the islands. Images include a group in front of Maui High a visit to Rainbow Gulch Haleakala Kula Manu the Kipapa School Waikiki Oahu Country Club scenes in Honolulu including the Immigration Station and more. There are several images of the school May Day Program from 1934 as well as photos of President Roosevelt's visit to Honolulu. There are also several images of Japanese-American baseball players. Throughout she has identified friends with their first names occasionally with commentary. Several images in the second album show Japanese-American men in military uniform. Others show the "New Kula Sanatorium building." A large group portrait depicts her Dramatic Class for 1937 with each member identified in the margins. There are also some images of a trip to Japan. A wonderful and dense record of one young woman's social circle and high school career. unknown books
1816réf. 68845New York: Printed by J. Seymour 1816. Inspiration for the First Mission to Hawaii A rare account of the lives of the five Hawaiian youths who would come to form a core of initial students enrolled at the new Foreign Mission School established at Cornwall Connecticut in 1816. The school formed under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions ABCFM would serve to educate foreign students in preparation for missionary work in their native lands and elsewhere. Published in 1816 A Narrative of Five Youth from the Sandwich Islands was the first of many publications intended to raise funds and stir up popular support for the new school as well as for the first Christian mission sent to the Hawaiian Islands three years later. As such it served as part of the early efforts to bring Hawaii within the cultural and commercial orbit of the United States. By the second decade of the 19th century Hawaii had become an integral part of America's burgeoning China trade serving not only as a crucial resupply hub and convenient stopover for Yankee ships sailing between North America and China and around Cape Horn but also as a lucrative source of sandalwood which American merchants traded in exchange for Chinese silk tea and porcelain. Where American merchants saw commercial possibilities however Protestant missionaries saw opportunities for Christian conversion. In April 1809 two Hawaiian youths Henry Obookiah and Thomas Hopoo arrived in New York aboard the China trade ship Triumph in the hope of receiving an education in the United States. Shortly after their arrival the two took up residence in the New Haven home of the ship's captain Caleb Brintnall. There Obookiah quickly came to the attention of several Yale students who offered to tutor him. Soon he was invited to join the household of Yale president Timothy Dwight. As John Demos explains in his history of the Foreign Mission School where Obookiah became the star student and "the most famous Hawaiian emigrant of his time" "Dwight's home was the starting point" of an eight-year odyssey "that would take Obookiah into three states eight different towns and at least a dozen separate families scattered across the New England countryside" and which culminated in his conversion to Christianity and admission to church membership in 1814. Obookiah and Hopoo were eventually joined by three other Hawaiian youths William Tennooe John Honoree and George Prince Tamoree the son of a Hawaiian king. The stories of these five youths shared "a number of common elements. All had spent time as sailors on American trade ships. Three had served at sea in the War of 1812. Most had experienced periods of extreme hardship after reaching New England.All had sooner or later found sponsors teachers and spiritual guides. All had been moved through a kind of missionary pipeline centered in New Haven but reaching out well across the Connecticut countryside" Demos. Together the five Hawaiian youths would "become the founding nucleus of an institution unlike any previously seen on American soil" Demos. The Narrative was part of a publicity campaign designed to raise funds for the new school and for an eventual mission to Hawaii. As Demos explains the Narrative originated as "a 'manuscript account'" of the "lives and prospects" of the five Hawaiian youths "written some months before by parties unknown and circulated by hand in the interim; the agents of the school were eager to arrange its publication "for the information and excitement of the Christian public.'.it was printed in New York in the last weeks of the year 1816." Such publications "capitalized on the interest in the Sandwich Islands and the islands of the Pacific that had begun gradually with the first sales of the journals and logs from the voyages of Captain Cook the much-performed pantomime of his death and the ubiquitous commercial news that related the daily comings and goings of ships from New England to the Pacific" Arista. A New Jersey issue of the Narrative appeared in the same year; it is not known which preceded the other. The text gives biographies of each of the five youths discusses their activities and experiences in America and prints various letters written by them. According to the authors the Narrative offered "a simple and authentic statement of facts respecting the youth now under the care of the agents; with specimens of their ability and improvement." The final pages discuss the establishment of the Foreign Mission School at Cornwall and include the text of the school's constitution. As the constitution states the object of the school would be "the education of heathen youth in such a manner as that.they may be qualified to become missionaries schoolmasters interpreters physicians or surgeons among heathen nations and to communicate such information in agriculture and the arts as shall tend to promote Christianity and civilization." The Narrative Demos explains "was perfectly timed to catch a rising wave of public interest in 'heathens' abroad.Not coincidentally donations to the ABCFM would soar—from just over $12000 to nearly $30000—in the year of the Mission School's founding." Tragically in 1818 two years after the publication of the Narrative Obookiah died of typhus. His Memoirs edited by Edwin Dwight were published shortly thereafter and the success of that book inspired a wave of interest in the islands which culminated in the sailing of the first missionary bark Thaddeus for Hawaii on October 23 1819. Over the course of nearly a decade from 1817 to 1826 some 100 students from around the world passed through the doors of the Foreign Mission School at Cornwall. They included Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; Native Americans including Cherokees Choctaws Creeks and others; students from East Asia including China India and the Malay Peninsula; and others from Europe Mexico and throughout the United States. A rare and significant piece of Hawaiiana and part of some of the earliest efforts to bring Hawaii under the cultural influence of the United States. Dbd. Stitched gathering. A few leaves loose but holding. Text lightly foxed and toned. Small section along upper edge of final leaf torn away not affecting text. Library stamp of Union Theological Seminary Richmond Virginia in blue ink to titlepage. Good. FORBES 456. SABIN 51790. AMERICAN IMPRINTS 36725 38355. John Demos The Heathen School: A Story of Hope and Betrayal in the Age of the Early Republic New York: Alfred A. Knopf 2014 pp.22 29 31-32 38-39. Noelani Arista The Kingdom and the Republic: Sovereign Hawai'i and the Early United States Philadelphia: Univ. of Pennsylvania Press 2019 pp.61-62. unknown books
1842réf. 63627Honolulu: Mea paipalapala a na Misionari 1842. First Edition of PILGRIM'S PROGRESS in Hawaiian in a Hawaiian Binding A significant association copy of the rare first edition in Hawaiian of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and the first printing in Hawaiian of an English literary classic. This copy bears a presentation inscription on the front free endpaper to C. Blake from the Rev. Elias Bond dated at Kohala Sandwich Islands September 29 1843. Reverend Bond translated at least seven books for the Mission Press between 1859 and 1868. The Hawaiian title translates as The Traveler from This World to That Which Is to Come. In 1840 the American Tract Society in Honolulu hoped to publish an abridged edition of Bunyan if a translator could be found and in 1841 Artemas Bishop took on the task promising the Society that "it will prove one of the most popular works in the Hawaiian Language." Unfortunately for Artemas and the Society the book flopped and the 10000 copies that were printed were remaindered in unbound sheets most of which were disposed of to Chinese vegetable peddlers for wrapping produce. For copies that survived this the rate of attrition as with all early Hawaiian works of this type remained very high and the book is quite scarce today. The work failed to impact the Hawaiians as the English allusions lost all meaning when translated. The names of the extensive cast of characters became incomprehensible: Mr. Lechery became Kekowale literally lust only and Mrs. Filth became Pelapela decayed flesh. Some of the surviving unbound sheets of this book were bound into limp suede in 1910. This copy on the other hand is in a contemporary Hawaiian sheep binding of the mid-19th century complete with its distinctive triangular and diamond-shaped tooling which is most unusual and notably rare. See David Forbes' BUNIANA San Francisco 1984 for an extensive discussion of the book. An important association copy in a handsome contemporary binding. 12mo. Contemporary Hawaiian sheep boards and backstrip tooled with triangular and diamond-shaped pattern rebacked with original backstrip neatly laid down. Light rubbing and staining to boards. Contemporary presentation inscription on front flyleaf see below. Minimal scattered foxing but very clean and fresh internally. Very good. FORBES 1351. JUDD 237. DAB IX p.381. hardcover books
1929réf. 91958Honolulu 1929. Paperback. Very Good. 14p. Softcover in original wrapper. 20 cm. Rust marks from paper clips on first few pages. Inked note "Clinic - Thursday 9-10 a.m." on front cover. Many of the instructions from this military hospital seem badly dated. Here is the entire section on Crying: "a. While crying is a baby's way of showing that something dissatisfies it don't be alarmed by a moderate amount of crying. See that the baby doesn't need changing see that it isn't too hot nor to sic cold and that it is in a comfortable position. If these things are satisfactory go away and leave the baby alone. Don't pick it up nor walk the floor with it nor rock it in the arms etc. If it seems to have the colic having it lie face down with a hot water bottle beneath its abdomen is frequently all that it needs. Some of the bad habits of childhood are learned in infancy. A baby learns very quickly that it can get what it wants by crying for it. b. If your baby is plump pink in color has from 1 to 3 bowel movements a day and nurses well it can't be seriously ill. paperback books
1931réf. 47869Washington: GPO 1931. Paperback. Very Good. iv 135p. Softcover in original wrapper. 24 cm. At head of title: United States Department of the Interior. GPO paperback books
1843réf. 68824Lahainaluna: Seminary Press 1843. Early Hawaiian Laws Including Those Relating to Whaling and Divorce An exceedingly rare early Hawaiian imprint. The work is a supplement to the English translation of Ke Kumu Kanawai a Me Na Kanawai o Ko Hawaii Pae Aina Forbes 1337. It contains ten laws and resolutions approved by Hawaiian King Kamehameha III and the premier Kekauluohi "at the council house at Luaehu Lahaina Maui Sandwich Islands." The laws and resolutions themselves deal with land leases taxes on land and pets the timing of the evening guns divorce whaling public auctions tonnage dues ship clearances the removal of duties on gold and silver exports and the payment of jurors. The laws had to be submitted for approval to the British commission that exercised temporary control over Hawaii between February and July 1843 and it is noted in the penultimate paragraph "All the foregoing laws.will take effect after being communicated to the British Commission and proclaimed at each of the principal islands." The resolution on "Respecting Divorced Persons" is especially interesting. This resolution allowed among other things all "divorced persons" not just men to remarry if their divorce was granted before the 1840 Constitution was adopted. The 1840 Hawaiian Constitution had placed certain restrictions on remarriage for both divorced men and women. For instance in cases of adultery the guilty party whether a man or a woman was forbidden to remarry while the former partner was alive. An absence of four years whether through criminal confinement or overseas service or some other reason was often grounds for divorce and remarriage for the party who remained in Hawaii. If a husband tried to kill his wife or vice versa the offending party was not allowed to remarry. The present resolution provided for all those who divorced before the 1840 Constitution to remarry no matter the reason for the divorce. The resolution regarding whaling ships is also notable. It allows whalers to barter or sell up to $200 worth of goods duty free "for the purpose of procuring refreshments." If a whaling ship barters or sells more than the $200 threshold "they shall pay the customary duties." This is likely a reaction to laws or regulations set down in other Pacific ports during the golden age of the whaling industry when Hawaii was an important port of call for ships of all nations. "The edition is unknown. This is not recorded in reports of either the 1843 or 1844 General Meetings. Because of its small size it was doubtless part of the category 'small jobs ship lists government protests &c.' in the 1844 minutes" - Forbes. Forbes lists no references for the work and the location of only eight copies all in Hawaii. OCLC locates copies to only three institutions: Yale University University of Hawaii at Manoa and Bishop Museum Library. An uncommon and elusive early Hawaiian legal work that touches upon women's issues and the whaling industry at the height of its prominence in the world economy. 12mo. Original printed self-wrappers. Small chip at head of spine just separating at lower fold minor foxing. Very good. FORBES 1393. OCLC 862079031. unknown books
1930réf. 57146N.p. ca. 1930. Rare Guide for Japanese Tourists in Hawaii Pre-WWII A brightly printed and well-preserved piece of Hawaii ephemera for visitors from Japan. This brochure put together by the Aala Automobile Union sometime around 1930 was given to visitors arriving by ship. It features a street map of Honolulu and brief descriptions of attractions accompanied by a photographic illustration in each panel printed entirely in Japanese. Among the attractions are the Moanalua Gardens Diamond Head Nuuanu Pali the Bishop Museum of Natural History and a bronze statue of Kamehameha I. The reverse of the city map includes a small map of the island of Oahu accompanied by some details about the geography and population and advertises tours of other attractions operated by Aala. A very rare and interesting look at Japanese tourism in Hawaii prior to World War II. OCLC records copies at the International Resource Center for Japanese Studies Nichibunken in Kyoto and at the Huntington Library. Lightly soiled minor foxing and wear near folds. Very good plus. OCLC 1020932646 1285604465. unknown books
1930réf. 62840Hawaii mostly Honolulu. ca. 1930s. Pre-WWII Hawaiian Photos and Postcards in a Traditional Hawaiian Cloth Binding An attractive album of original photographs and photographic postcards from 1930s Hawaii bound in traditional patterned Hawaiian tapa or kapa cloth. The photographs a handful of which are briefly captioned in manuscript on the verso depict a variety of scenes both natural and urban mostly in and around Honolulu. Some of the original photos include general street scenes of the town several photos of American servicemen at the "Army and Navy Y.M.C.A." Honolulu's famous palace-turned-courthouse Ali'iolani Hale and the most recent building for the city's longstanding and highly influential Central Union Church completed in 1924. The postcards mostly with the logo "KH Ltd." and often captioned in the negative depict various tourist attractions like Diamond Head and the Moanalua gardens and activities such as hula dancing surfing and shark fishing. One postcard captioned "H 152 China Clipper Ship – Pearl Harbor Oahu" shows an image of an amphibious plane resting in the harbor while American military planes fly overhead. By the 1930s the practice of making tapa fabric was beginning to wane; it was primarily seen as an emblem of traditional Hawaiian culture and so would have been an attractive choice for such a souvenir album. An appealing collection of pre-World War II Hawaiian images in an attractive tapa cloth binding. Oblong tapa cloth album tied with string. Light shelf wear three images loose in album. Photographs crisp and clean. Near fine. hardcover books
1887réf. 67658Oahu Hawaii: October 29 1887. Hawaiian Manuscript from the Reign of King KalÄkaua An unusual manuscript deed recording the sale of land on Hawaii's Mokauea Island with the land boundaries expressed in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i the Hawaiian language and the land coordinates included in the boundary description. The land in question was sold by Antone Rodrigues to Manuel Rodrigues during the KalÄkaua Dynasty for three thousand dollars. Written in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i the deed the land being sold and its history of ownership: the land was "described in Royal Patent 1853 based on Land Commission Award 7168 to Kailio for J. Kaaukai and conveyed to me Antone Rodrigues by J. Kaaukai and Mahiaihis his wife by deed dated the 23rd day of August A.D. 1865 of record in the Hawaiian Registry of Deeds in said Honolulu in Liber 20 folios 97 and 98." Ana Kalama Rodrigues Antone's wife then releases her dower rights to the property to Manuel Rodrigues and his heirs. The document is signed with Antone's mark and Ana's full signature each followed by a seal. The document is also endorsed by the attorney who wrote the document. An additional section written and signed by the Hawaiian Registrar of Conveyances follows verifying that Ana Rodrigues was not coerced by her husband to sign away her dower rights: "the said Ana Kalama on a private examination by me separate and apart from her husband further acknowledges to me that she executed the same without any fear compulsion or restraint of her said husband." Antone Rodrigues aka Antonio Rodrigues-Gaspar was born in approximately 1830 and immigrated to Hawaii from Pico Island in the Portuguese Azores sometime before 1865 when he purchased the land in question. Antone had likely arrived as a sailor or officer on a whaling ship as had most Portuguese migrants to Hawaii prior to 1878 and married Ana Kalama in 1868. A rare administrative document created during the KalÄkaua Dynasty incorporating an 'Ōlelo Hawai'i description in addition to English. Officially marked documentation with Hawaiian language content is quite scarce outside of the islands. Narrow folio. Old folds. Light even tanning one-inch separation at right edge of lower fold line. Very good. unknown books
1830réf. 63884N.p.: American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions ca. 1830s. Original Questionnaire for Hawaiian Missionaries A questionnaire produced by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions ABCFM directed towards new missionaries to Hawaii. The Board was founded in 1810 by graduates from Williams College and sent its first missionaries to British India in 1812. Beginning in the 1820s the ABCFM sent twelve companies of missionaries to Hawaii many of whom became instrumental figures in the public life of the Islands in the 19th century. The questionnaire consists of two conjugate leaves: the first contains twenty-two questions and is directed at the missionary. The second leaf is headed "For Females" and contains fifteen questions. In addition to personal questions such as nativity and educational background missionaries are asked to provide information about when and where they were converted licensed and ordained when they "first decided in favor of becoming a missionary to the heathen" what their role was in the mission "if not an evangelist physician or printer" and details of their vessel and journey. The questionnaire for females asks mostly similar questions but omits those related to preaching and ministry in favor of questions about children and family. This form is addressed to "J.S. Emerson & Mrs. Emerson." John S. and Ursula Sophia Newell Emerson arrived in Hawaii in 1832 as members of the fifth company of missionaries sent by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. John S. Emerson 1800-67 was born in Chester New Hampshire and graduated from Dartmouth College and Andover Theological Seminary. In 1831 he married Ursula Sophia Newell 1806-88 of Nelson New Hampshire the couple soon thereafter embarking for Hawaii. Except for an interval at the Mission Seminary at Lahainaluna Maui in the 1840s and a return visit to the United States in 1860-61 the couple spent the rest of their lives in Waialua Oahu. There they founded a Protestant Church and established schools - John instructing the boys and Ursula instructing the girls in not only academics but in singing sewing and other domestic work. A remarkable survival from the early days of Christian missionary activity in Hawaii. Old folds lower fold just beginning to split. Very good plus. unknown books
