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Interviewee Ernest Malterre and baby brother Leon, in Onomea, Hawai‘i, 1918. (Photo courtesy Ernest Malterre.)
Interviewee Ernest Malterre and baby brother Leon, in Onomea, Hawai‘i, 1918. (Photo courtesy Ernest Malterre.)

Five Life Histories

Personal experiences and historical events are recalled by five individuals of diverse backgrounds. June 1983, 279 pages, 1 volume, photographs.

George I‘i Brown, Jr. family home in Waipi‘o Peninsula, ‘Ewa, O‘ahu, 1998. (COH photo)
George I‘i Brown, Jr. family home in Waipi‘o Peninsula, ‘Ewa, O‘ahu, 1998. (COH photo)

I‘i/Brown Family: Oral Histories

Members of the I‘i/Brown family discuss social/historical changes observed at the family property at Waipi‘o, O‘ahu, as well as their early childhood, schooling, family relationships, ethnic identity, work history, daily life, and activities. March 1999, 162 pages, 1 volume, photographs.

 

Robert Richards Midkiff, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2000. (COH photo)
Robert Richards Midkiff, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2000. (COH photo)

An Oral History of Robert Richards Midkiff

Business leader and community builder Robert Richards Midkiff talks about his family, education, military service, business career, and community work. Appended to his interview transcript are copies of selected speeches and an article. July 2001, 99 pages, addenda, 1 volume, photograph.

Sidney Kosasa in his office, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2004. (COH photo)
Sidney Kosasa in his office, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 2004. (COH photo)

An Oral History of Sidney Kosasa

Entrepreneur Sidney Kosasa, founder of ABC Stores, recalls his family, education, internment camp experience, pharmacy career, and drug and sundries retail businesses. February 2004, 123 pages, 1 volume, photograph.