Underwritten by U.S. Bureau of Ameri- Hawai'i. B. San Francisco, Sept. 1, 1918. can Ethnology, it provided first "defini- Educ. Stanford University (1940). Visited tive" examination of the ritual and types Hawai'i 1932 with parents, impressed by of dances performed in ancient Hawai'i. Bray troupe, revisited 1937, enrolled 'Hawaii, Some of his translations and point of summer classes University of view eventually were challenged, but 1938. Studied hula under Marguerite there is no other work that offers so much Duane, San Francisco, 1940s, dancing as or is so highly respected by modern kumu amateur in South Seas Club. Moved to bula.Firstpublished, 1909 in limited edi- Hawai'i 1947, continuing study with Bill tion, became rare and generally unavaila- Lincoln studio (several teachers), Alice ble, until 1955 when reprinted in inex- Keawekane, Koochie Kuhns (dancing in pensive paperback, Charles E. Tuttle her group a short while). Worked Rec- Co-pa.ry. Last great work, Pele and ords of Hawaii (\flaikrki record shop), Hf iaka : A Mytb from Hawai'1, published teaching first classes in the store to 1915, Honolulu Star-Bulletin Ltd., told school-aged girls; also Betty Lei Hula Hawai'i's most popular, and best, legend, Studio. Opened own Hula Nani Studio, offering Hawaiian texts and translations 1949, same year took group into NATHANIEL B. EMERSON of more than 300 songs, chants, prayers, Kapi'olani Park hula festival, then into Unfortunatel5 this too entered the Niumalu Hotel. Known for discipline 6c Historian, writer, translator, greatest etc. rare book category, until 1978 when it perfection of "Hawaiian" image-long collector of hula legend and chants. B. was repackaged by Tuttle. Charter mem- hair, no fingernail polish or iewelry, 1, 1839, Waialua, O'ahu. P. Rev. & July ber, Hawaiian Historical Society, Polyne- matching costumes) precision dancing. Mrs. S. Emerson, who sailed from John sian Society of New Zealand. Author, His Hula Nani Girls performed 1000s of New Bedford, Mass., 1831, part of the many articles, Hawaiian Annual, Over- times, with and without him,1,949-61.- fifth company of missionaries to arrive land Monthly, Reports of Hawaiian His- dancing down Kalakaua Avenue on Hawai'i. M. Sarah Eliza Pierce, Hawai'i's torical Society, Mid-Pacific Magazine. D. "Aloha'Wednesdays", greeting celebri- first woman physician. Educ. Oahu Col- '1,91,6, at sea between Seattle and San ties dockside and at airport for Hawaii lege;'!7illiams College (1865); Harvard Francisco (returning from a vacation in Bureau. Also performed in "Ha- University; College of Physicians and Visitors Alaska, with his son), of a cerebral hem- waii Calls" radio show; "Hawaii Calls" Surgeons, New York (1869). Interrupted TV pilot; Alfred Apaka TV pilot; Big education to serve two years, Union orrhage. Jim McLain (with Wayne, 'Warner forces, Civil STar, First Infantry Regiment John Hell'sHalfAcre (with Wen- Massachusetts; wounded Chancellors- Bros., 1952) ; Republic Pictures, 1.954); ville, Fredericksburg. Returned Hawai'i dell Corey, Soutb Seas Aduenture (Stanley Warner 1878, serving as inspector, Moloka'i leper 1958) and at Surf stations; Hawaiian Government Board of Cinerama, Queen's (with Nona Mahi Beamer, Health. Resigned 1889, opening private lil'au & Gabby Pahinui), Moana practice, Honolulu, 1890. Showed inter- Ka'upena'Wong, shows, Surfrider Ho- est in Hawaiiana from childhood and al- Hotel "Boat Night" Hawaiian though father (and other clergymen) had tel Boat Day shows, Royal (with Ray Kinney), Don the Beach- asked Lot Kamehameha V to ban hula, Hotel years 1858, the son was permitted to pursue his comber's, Halekulani Hotel, many DaY studies, eventually becoming one of half- on Ni'ihau float in Kamehameha dozen all-time collector-translators Ha- parade, seven years Aloha Week Do- lolaule'a. played waiian legend and thought. First transla- Toured all islands; tion, David Malo's 1840 Mo'olelo three months, Polynesian Room, Edge- Hawai'i, completed 1898, published water Beach Hotel, Chicago (L959, Travel Agents Bishop Museum as Hawaiian Antiquities, 1960); American Soc. of (1954). 1903. This contained meager information KENT GHIRARD Convention, San Francisco Was first to take Hawaiian entertainers to about the hula, but the next work, Uz- 'World 'War Ja- written Literature of Hawai'i: Tbe Sa- Dancer, chanter, teacher, musician, pan following II, in 1955, for most cred Songs of the Hula, became the major costume designer, choreographer; one of igain in 1961. Selected by HVB work in the field and remains so today. few haole kumu to teach regularly in photo assignments, resulting in more ex- 151 later,acted posure worldwide than any other hula chants & style), Agnes Kanahele Cope, starring Betty Grable, 1.940), LmP. danced, Miss Tatlock's Millions g.oup; in fact, many Post cards of the Sally Vood, Ma'iki Aiu Lake. or 'Waikiki period still being sold in 1980. Retired Honolulu Police Dept. Member, Church (1948), Ma and Pa Kettle at (with Presley, i95t. R.o.g anizid25 former dancers for of Iesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Or- (1955), Blue Hauaii Elvis with Harry Owens, Al tribute to Piuline Kekahuna (who played dei of Kamehameha. D. APr. 22,1953, 1.960). Performed Surfriders for him 100s of times), 1.978, fotming Kahuku, O'ahu. B. Kahana CemeterY. Kealoha Perry Ec His Singing Fran- Hula Nani Alumnae with seven dancers, (1,93940); St. Francis Hotel, San Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, L97 9. First rcturn engagement, Hawaiian cisco, & Music Foundation lu'au, Kamokila during WWII. Returned Hawai'i 1947, (Isaacs) Campbell Estate. Subsequent perform- performed with Alvin Kaleolani ances incl. Aloha !7eek lro'olaule'a, & His Royal Hawaiian Serenaders. many benefits, Emma Summer Toured Mainland U.S., then based Queen (1950s). Palace and "Pictures of Paradise", Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles Hawaiian KGMB-TV (1980). Returned Hawai'i, performed Village Hotel (1960), Aloha'Week pag- eanri (1960s). Mastectomy (1967) then back to Hawaiian Village untll 1'969. Doctor ordered retirement, but engage- ments followed, Hawaiian Village, Ilikai Hotel. Named Sales 6c Marketing Execu- tives Salesman of the Year (1971) follow- ing merchandising of Hilo Hattie name: i.e. Hilo Hattie Paradise Cake, Hilo Hat- tie's Fashion Center, Hilo Hattie Travel Tours, etc. Performed, MC Kahala Hotel hukilaz, Sheraton-'$(laikiki Dancer, actress, singer, teacher, musi- Hilton (1973). Tribute banquet, "A cian, "Clown Princess of the Hula," Hotel lu'au. Hattie Love Affair," Hawaiian Vil- best-known Hawaiian dancer world- Hilo la1e (1.97 5). Performed with Don Ho, Las wide because of many film, television Vegas; several Don Ho television shows appearances. B. Clarissa Haile, Oct. 18, (1977). Same year underwent heart pace- 1901, Honolulu. P. Rebecca & George maker surgery. Performed on board Pa- Haile. Educ. Territorial Normal School, PUA HA'AHEO cific East Line ships. Final appearance, Univ. of Hawaii's Teacher's College. Pure with Kailua Madrigal Singers, Palo Alto, one last Hawaiian, but parents never spoke native Chanter, dancer, teacherl of Ca., 1,5,1977. Massive stroke same to tongue; she learned Hawaiian as teenaS- June great male chanters born 19th Century month, leaving partially paralyzed, una- generally re- er, Kealaula O Ka Malamalama Church, have lived'20th Century; ble to speak. Second stroke, April 1978. 6c Honolulu. M. Baxter, 10, earded as one of the most distinctive John Jan. D. Dec. 12,1979, Honolulu. Recorded 1920; Milton Douglas, 2, 1.926; influential teachers. B. Samuela Pua July for many companies, incl. Hawaiian Theodore Inter, April 1'6, 1.930; Carlyle Ha'aheo, Jan. 23, 1885, Li'ie, O'ahu. Transcripts (with glee club), Bell (with hold &ozo- Nelson, 1949. No children. Teacher, Pure Hawaiian, one of last to Andy Cummings), Decca (with Al P,...y): Kahana \Waipahu Elementary School (1923 hiki, or ancient fishing rights, -39). Paradise and Hui (solo); several still Amoe,, Member, Royal Hawaiian Girls GIee Bay, O'ahu. First wife, rlc: lY9 available (see Discography). songs, Hawaiian Transcripts label (7-8 Club, performed Royal Hawaiian Hotel, rp-;, 1930s. Second wife, Rachel. C. Kodak Hula Show (1935-36); !(aialae Mamo 6c 'Wendy. Known for deePer- Country Club (1937). First performed than-usual chanting voice & prowess "Hilo Hattie (Does the Hilo Hop)" en with pahu, pilniu, 'ili'ili. Rec. several route teachers' convention on mainland chanti for Biihop Museum. Began teach- (1936). Quit teaching under pressure ing,bula & o/i, Kahana BaY home,1927. from school board to quit dancing Clisses, Palama Settlement, Honolulu, (1940). Danced "Hawaiian War Chant" 1930-31,. Students incl. Emily Kau'i and "Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai", Zuttermeister (a niece 6c inheritor of his Song of the lslands (20th Century Fox, t52 /Y "zoor c--,) */ Ul*rt c/*n-, l7L) U*ztr*u *; ryD /**m ? ,%x- dv?) r2" 'z ru*4u d.o-ao). 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Kent Ghirard c/o Tammy Ackerman 1303 Kika Street Kailua, HI96734
Aloha Kent, Tammy and Susan, (The Kent- Thank you so very much for inscribing Hulao' to me. It wiII have a special place in our home.
Kent and Sussn - ft was good to meet you when I was in Honolulu. I'd like to visit again on my next trip.
Tamruy - Thank you for facilitating my visit. Next time I hope to meet you, too.
Enclosed are copies of the photos taken the day I visited.
MahaIo,
Tom Moore 69647 Camino de Las Brisas Cathedral Crf, CA92234-fi8A (near Palm Springs) 76t-832-82t3 [email protected]