A thesis documenting the history of the Royal Hawaiian Band from 1836-1980. The history of the band parallels Hawaii's own history and the development of music education. Research sources include books, newspaper articles, periodicals, diaries, government documents, and interviews. Appendices include sample musical programs, musical repertoire, membership rosters, tours, and sound recordings.
Arrangement:
1 series.
Related Materials:
Materials in the Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Hazen Collection of Band Photographs and Ephemera NMAH.AC0253
Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Series: Hawaii NMAH.AC0060
Collection donated by Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, through David Wayne Bandy on October 30, 1989.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.