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Videos of Hawaii’s Oral History

Videos of Hawaii’s Oral History

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Welcome to our collection of videos of Hawaii’s Oral History. The key to understanding people is to know their memories. Happily, these stories of a very different time in Hawai’i have been recorded, as our kupuna take us from the plantation era through the war and into modern Hawai’i.

Ehuehu ahiahi. – “The Red Sky of Evening.” (Speaking of old age.)

“Aloha Net Oral History Project” (3:04:47)

An older man with long gray hair and a green lei plays a bamboo or wooden wind instrument against a blue background, capturing the spirit found in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Calvin Hoe – Aloha Mai Hakipu’u | PBS Hawai’i” (2:56)

An older woman with white hair and glasses looks toward the camera. She is indoors, with curtains and light streaming through a window, reminiscent of scenes found in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Caroline Koa – Center for Oral History”

An elderly person with short white hair wearing a dark sweater over a collared shirt sits in front of a dark blue background, sharing stories for videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Densho Oral History: Roy H. Matsumoto” (5:08)

Illustration of green taro leaves with text above reading, Waipio & Bishop Museum: Committing to a Legacy. Below, it says experience Hawaii Life Histories and videos of Hawaiis oral history. The background has soft green and tan hues.

“Experience: Hawai’i Life History: Waipi’o & Bishop Museum” (19:44)

A woman wearing sunglasses and a blue cap stands on a rocky beach with trees and ocean waves in the background. Text reads, Hiking Pololu Valley, Big Island—exploring where videos of Hawaiis oral history come to life.

“Fred Cachola – Full Interview | Kohala Oral History Project” (1:41:49)

A painting shows a woman lying on the ground and a man floating above her, both surrounded by nature. Overlaid yellow text reads, Papa is the mother of earth, the underworld, and the mother—echoing themes found in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Hawaiian Storytelling (Oral History) Kalalea Ka’uhane” (10:44)

Illustration of colorful buildings with a sign reading From the Plantation to ABC at the top, set against a soft, pastel background with trees and a hazy sky, inspired by videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Hawai’i’s Shopkeepers: From the Plantation to ABC – Center for Oral History”

Illustrated poster showing hands stitching together images of old Hawaiian buildings and a Welcome to Old Koloa Town sign, with the text: VOICED: Connecting Community Through Hawaii Life Stories and videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Historic Koloa Today – Center for Oral History”

A smiling woman sits in front of a microphone during a podcast interview, sharing stories inspired by videos of Hawaiis oral history. Text on the image reads Kelis Kaleopaa and Keep It Aloha in the top right corner.

“Kelis Kaleopa’a: Growing Up in Waikiki, Speaking Hawaiian as a Kid, the Surf Life… “ (1:44:12)

An elderly man with gray hair and a full white beard wears a red and white striped shirt, standing indoors before a wooden background. He has a serious expression, as though recalling stories for videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Kokua Hawaii Kalani Ohelo” (58:33)

An elderly woman with gray hair and glasses smiles while sitting indoors, wearing a purple shirt with white handprints, a tan jacket, and a yellow lei—reminiscent of those seen in videos of Hawaiis oral history. A lit lamp and family photos are in the background.

“Kupuna Marian Kuuleialoha Kaopuiki Kanipae” (26:00)

Several police badges, both gold and silver, are displayed on a dark surface alongside an embroidered American flag patch and pin, much like artifacts featured in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Kupuna Life: Sharing the History of Hawaii’s Law Enforcement” (4:19)

A smiling man wearing glasses and a leafy green lei sits in a red-backed chair, with a plant and cream-colored wall in the background, capturing the spirit of videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Kupuna Mitchell Fujisaka Tells Stories of Growing Up in Kahalu’u, Hawaii” (40:07)

An older person with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a floral shirt, gestures with their hands while seated indoors, possibly sharing stories for videos of Hawaiis oral history. Behind them is a white wall with photos and a door to another room.

“Kupuna o Kohala: Growing Up on the Plantation” (32:46)

Two men sit together talking. One, wearing a cowboy hat, glasses, and a necklace, holds an acoustic guitar—reminiscent of videos of Hawaiis oral history. The other man with short hair faces him, both set against a dark background.

“Ledward Kaapana – Oral History” (47:11)

A middle-aged man with glasses, short dark hair, and a slight smile is pictured against a plain light background, reminiscent of storytellers featured in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Leslie ‘Les” Chock (Part 1) – Center for Oral History”

A man sits in a sunlit room beside a round table with a tablecloth, next to large windows lined with colorful pillows and greenery visible outside, quietly watching videos of Hawaiis oral history on his tablet.

“Mahamoku History” (35:55)

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair and glasses is looking slightly upward. Wearing a dark patterned top, she poses in front of a plain green background, reminiscent of interviews found in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Man Thi Le Oral History” (1:08:08)

An older woman in a floral dress sits on a dark couch with her legs crossed, gesturing as if sharing stories. Behind her, a wall covered with notes hints at interviews reminiscent of videos of Hawaiis oral history. The image is in black and white.

“Mary Ann Pahukoa, 1976” (28:51)

Poster with illustrations of hands twisting green ropes, black-and-white photos of people, and text: Voiced—Connecting Community Through Hawai‘i Life Stories. Background features island-themed drawings and highlights videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Memories and Futures of Waialua – Center for Oral History”

An elderly man wearing a patterned shirt and using a nasal oxygen tube sits in a sunlit room, smiling and gesturing with his hand, as if sharing stories from videos of Hawaiis oral history. Framed pictures and green plants decorate the background.

“Memories of Halaula Camp | Fred Cachola | Kohala Oral History Project” (11:48)

A person with short brown hair and glasses smiling in front of a green background, ready to share videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Monique Chyba – Center for Oral History (COH)”

An older woman with white hair and glasses smiles while wearing multiple leis and a black top with a patterned design, seated against a dark background—an image reminiscent of videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Na Hali’a Aloha: Oral History of La’ie” (39:42)

An elderly person wearing glasses, a yellow lei, and a dark jacket sits indoors. White subtitles read, sometimes Ill go to the Catholic Church with my friends. This scene is part of videos of Hawaiis oral history; green foliage shows through the window.

“Na Momi Ho’oheno: Malia Craver” (20:10)

An elderly person wearing a green hat, colorful clothing, leis, and a pink scarf smiles while sitting in front of leafy green plants—reminiscent of the storytellers featured in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Na Momi Ho’oheno – Helen Lady Kamana” (27:44)

An elderly woman with gray hair and a yellow flower tucked behind her ear smiles warmly. She wears a floral shirt and a yellow lei, resembling those featured in videos of Hawaiis oral history, with a piano and framed painting in the background.

“Na Momi Ho’oheno – Leiana Woodside” (42:19)

An older woman with short dark hair sits on a couch, smiling in a teal and black floral top and white beaded necklace. Behind her is a woven brown partition—evoking the charm seen in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Na Momi Ho’oheno – Mae Kamamalu Klein” (1:08:30)

A smiling man and woman sit side by side, both wearing large garlands of pink flowers around their necks, like those seen in videos of Hawaiis oral history, with a light-colored brick wall in the background.

“Na Momi Ho’oheno: Maili’s Hawaiian Foods” (19:07)

An elderly person with glasses and gray hair sits in a wooden chair, wearing a dark sweater and light clothing underneath, evoking the storytellers seen in videos of Hawaiis oral history, with dried branches and wooden planks in the background.

“Oral History Interview with Hana Masuhara” (40:02)

“Oral Histories-Pearl Harbor Oral Histories – Part 1” (49:22)

“Oral Histories-Pearl Harbor Oral Histories – Part 2” (49:22)

An elderly man with glasses smiles while sitting in a leather chair, wearing a suit and tie. A decorative sculpture of horses is visible in the background, evoking the timeless spirit often seen in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Oral History: Daniel Inouye” (56:11)

An elderly man wearing a white shirt and light pants sits on a porch in a wooden chair, recalling stories inspired by videos of Hawaiis oral history. The porch has white railings and picnic tables, with soft daylight coming through the windows.

“Oral History Interview with Willie Thompson, Part 1” (33:30)

Two people, one younger and one older, sit on wooden chairs on a covered porch. The scene evokes moments from videos of Hawaiis oral history, as they share stories with a table visible in the background.

“Oral History Interview with Willie Thompson, Part 2” (48:50)

An elderly man identified as John Earl, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks in an interview featured on C-SPAN 3 History. His story adds to videos of Hawaiis oral history, with his name and title shown in a text box at the bottom.

“Pearl Harbor Oral Histories, Part 2” (45:22)

An older person wearing a tan uniform with black epaulets and a red beret stands in front of a plain green background, reminiscent of interviewees featured in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Pham Lu Oral History” (1:38:29)

A bald man wearing black-rimmed glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie is speaking indoors about videos of Hawaiis oral history, with blurred foliage and a light wall in the background.

“Phan Nhat Nam Oral History” (1:27:02)

A collage of diverse smiling people surrounds large green text that reads THIS IS KOHALA in the center, evoking community and belonging, while honoring videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Preserving the Stories of Hawai’s History | PBS Hawai’i Presents: This is Kohala” (26:46)

A middle-aged man with short hair and glasses is smiling indoors. He is wearing a light-colored shirt, and the background includes a lamp and part of a wall—he enjoys sharing videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Scott Hoskinson – Center for Oral History”

A woman with long dark hair and light skin looks directly at the camera indoors, framed by a beige wall and window blinds—her expression reminiscent of those captured in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Sylvia Luke – Center for Oral History”

A man in a suit and glasses sits indoors, arms crossed as he gestures, with blinds covering a window—reminiscent of interviews found in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Than Lien Oral History” (1:34:31)

An elderly woman with short white hair sits on a patterned couch, wearing a blue top with a red collar, looking thoughtful, as if recalling memories shared in videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“The Moloka’i Homestead Oral Histories” (41:47)

A man with short dark hair and earphones sits indoors, with a virtual background showing a cityscape, mountains, and a beach—reminiscent of scenes from videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Thomas Lee – Center for Oral History”

An older woman with short gray hair and glasses sits in a well-lit office, smiling and speaking. She wears a patterned top, a chunky white necklace, and is sharing insights for videos of Hawaiis oral history in front of white cabinets and a lamp.

“Voices of Hawai’i – Highlights” (22:02)

Illustrated image of a mountain and ocean with fish, featuring text reading Restoring the Waters and experience: Hawaii Life Histories in vibrant fonts—plus, inspired by videos of Hawaiis oral history.

“Waikiki: Restoring the Waters – Center for Oral History”

An elderly man with short white hair sits on a chair indoors, wearing a navy blue polo shirt with a white emblem—reminiscent of storytellers in videos of Hawaiis oral history. Glass doors and patio chairs are visible in the background.

“#Oral History – Pacific History Parks – USS Arizona Memorial” (57:10)

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