Bibliographies

The following bibliographies are available in the Hawaii & Pacific section.

Ethnic Group Series

Filipinos in Hawaii (pdf file) - 1st in series

Japanese in Hawaii - 2nd in series

Chinese in Hawaii (pdf file) - 3rd in series

Portuguese in Hawaii - 4th in series

Samoans in Hawaii (pdf file) - 5th in series

Koreans in Hawaii (pdf file)- 6th in series

African-Americans in Hawaii - 7th in series

Puerto Ricans in Hawaii (pdf file) - 8th in series

Tongans in Hawaii (pdf file) - 9th in series

Micronesians in Hawaii (pdf file) - 10th in series

Scottish in Hawaii (pdf file) - 11th in series

General

Christmas Carols in Hawaiian & English

Early Aloha Week Celebrations

Extraordinary Women of Hawaii - Women have played important roles throughout the history of Hawaii, beginning with the monarchy. Biographies and publications of selected extraordinary women as identified by the Foundation for Hawaii's Women's History are included in this bibliography.

French in Hawaii

Genealogical Sources in the Hawaii & Pacific Section

Hawaiian Names - Listing of popular, as well as some lesser-known, Hawaiian names.

Hawaiiana for Children

Hawaii's Mixed Plate Cookbooks

Hula (pdf file)

Impact of Change: Overthrow & Annexation - January 1993 marked the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. These changes continue to have a profound impact on Hawaii's destiny. The following bibliography includes selected titles on the overthrow and annexation.

Kii Pohaku (Hawaiian Petroglyphs)

Labor in Hawaii, Harry Bridges, and the ILWU

Learn about the Makahiki Season

Names & Insignia of Hawaii - pdf file or web page

Pacific Navigation & Astronomy (pdf file) - For centuries, Pacific Islanders have been explorers and voyagers to far-off places. The following list of books, videos, magazine and newspaper articles will guide you to resources which discuss traditional Pacific Island star study and navigation.

Pearl Harbor - Presents brief historical background information leading up to the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and features a bibliography on a wide variety of interesting subjects that include nearly 50 books.

Story of the Holoku and the Muumuu

Sugar Plantations in Hawaii (pdf file) - Selection of books and other materials that discuss the impact that sugar had on life in Hawaii.

Tattooing in Polynesia

What to Read about Hawaii