Herbert Cornelius Shipman the Watumull Foundation
HERBERT CORNELIUS SHIPMAN THE WATUMULL FOUNDATION ORAL HISTORY PROJECT Herbert Cornelius Shipman (1892 - 1976) The late Herbert Shipman was a descendant of missionaries who came to Hawaii in 1854 and was a prominent kamaaina businessman and rancher on the Island of Hawaii during his entire adult life. He was especially noted as the initiator of the res toration of the nene, Hawaii's state bird; as an orchid enthusiast, and as a popular raconteur. He attended Punahou School, the University of Wisconsin, and Heald's Business College. Mr. Shipman was the president of Hilo Meat Company, Limited; W. H. Shipman, Limited; and Hawaii Mountain Orchids, Incorporated. He was al so the vice-president of Hawaii Finance Company_, Limited and a director of eight firms. He was af filiated with numerous clubs, societies, and asso ciations. In this interview, Mr. Shipman reminisces about his family, friends, and associates and tells many anecdotes about well-known persons. Katherine B. Allen, Interviewer ~ 1979 The Watumull Foundation, Oral History Project 2051 Young Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 All rights reserved. This transcript, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the Watumull Foundation. INTERVIEW WITH HEHBERT CORNELIUS SHIPMAN At the Hila Meat Company, 2)0 Kekuanaoa Street, Hila, Hawaii 96720 July 6, 1971 Sa Herbert C. Shipman Da Richard Devine Aa Kathy Allen, Interviewer Aa See, the purpose of this project is to record the history, reminiscences, and stories of th~se people [interviewees] in order that this lore may be preserved. S1 So that's the project of the Watumull Foundation.
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