Photographs of Kauai and Oahu, Hawaii, approximately 1910

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Summary

Title:
Photographs of Kauai and Oahu, Hawaii
Dates:
approximately 1910
Abstract:
A collection of snapshot photographs by travelers to Hawaii approximately 1910.
Extent:
0.79 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Photographs of Kauai and Oahu, Hawaii, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of 56 black and white snapshot photographs of the islands of Kauai and Oahu, Hawaii, approximately 1910. The photographs are mounted to heavy papers and feature Native Hawaiians, Chinese and Japanese laborers, landscape views, and agriculture such as rice fields, sugarcane, and a pineapple plantation. One handwritten caption refers to the visitors camping in the mountains of Kauai at "Mr. Gay's" during Halley's Comet. Images of Honolulu include Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, and Waikiki. There are also group photographs of travelers onboard the SS Mongolia and SS Wilhelmina.

This collection contains 56 black and white photographs that depict the islands of Kaua'i and O'ahu. The images of Kaua'i feature Native Hawaiians, Chinese and Japanese laborers, scenic views, and agriculture such as rice fields and a pineapple plantation. Approximately 10 photographs feature the Honolulu area of O'ahu and include images of Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, 'Iolani Palace, and Waikiki. Other photographs depict passengers and the facilities onboard the SS Wilhelmina.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Globus Books LLC, February 2025.
Processing information:

Processed by Suzanne Oatey in July 2025.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Suzanne Oatey
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-07-24 11:11:26 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Photographs of Kauai and Oahu, Hawaii, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2129
reference@huntington.org
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