Monthly Archives: August 2020

Kauikeaouli’s response to the epidemic, 1853.

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KAMEHAMEHA III
PROCLAMATION

Whereas it has pleased Almighty God, the Ruler of Nations, and in whose hands are the destinies of all men, to send among Our people a malignant and infectious disease, called Small Pox [mai Puupuu Liilii], which is rapidly increasing, and threatens to spread throughout Our Islands and decimate the population; and whereas no human efforts can prove successful in arresting the progress of this fearful disease, without the Divine interposition: Continue reading →

Notice calling for help to bury the dead, 1853.

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NO. 5.—NOTICE.

WHEREAS, much difficulty is found in procuring aid to bury the dead, the Royal Commissioners of the Public Health hereby give notice that all able-bodied men, if recovered from the Small Pox, or already completely exposed thereto, are liable to be called on by them, by their Sub-Commissioners, by the Police, or by any of their agents, to render assistance in burying the dead, without remuneration. Any person so called on, refusing to assist, shall be liable to a fine, not exceeding 25 dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding six months. Continue reading →

Political Candidates, 1916.

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FERDINAND J. H. SCHNACK

Candidate for Republican nomination for Representative from Fifth District Solicits your consideration.

Qualifications:: Graduate of Punahou, Standford University and University of Chicago Law School. Practicing attorney for over 6 years in all courts of the Territory. Born and reared in Honolulu, he is familiar with conditions and needs and will work for the interests of the people and particularly of the Fifth District.

(PCA, 10/7/1916, p. 3)

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Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume LIX, Number 10663, Page 3. October 7, 1916.

Please take the time to answer a short survey from the Bishop Museum Library & Archives, 2020.

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BPBM

It has been a year and a half since we shared a survey from the Bishop Museum Library & Archives. I think they would again appreciate it if you could help them by:

(1) Taking the survey.

(2) Sharing the survey with as many  people as you can.

We hope you’ve been enjoying our #MeleMonday series highlighting content found in the Roberts Mele Collection. As we near the end of the Welo Hou project, we humbly ask for your feedback via this short survey. Your participation is much appreciated and will help us assess how we can better serve our community moving forward.