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Ioane Ukeke and two of his hula dancers, photograph by A. A. Montano (PP-32-9a-001)
John Owen Dominis (PP-71-2-010)

John Owen Dominis (PP-71-2-010)

John Owen Dominis, Prince Consort of the Hawaiian Islands. Public domain photograph related to Russian history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (PP-97-2-002)

Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (PP-97-2-002)

Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole (1871–1922).

Kaiulani in 1897, wearing pearl necklace (PP-96-8-016)
Kaiulani in Boston, 1893, seated, photograph by Elmer Chickering, book print (PP-96-8-008)

Kaiulani in Boston, 1893, seated, photograph by Elmer Chickering, book...

Princess Kaiulani, photograph by Elmer Chickering taken in Boston, Massachusetts, 1893.

Kalakaua (PPWD-15-4-001, original)
Kalakaua and staff outside Iolani Palace (PP-96-13-011)

Kalakaua and staff outside Iolani Palace (PP-96-13-011)

King Kalākaua and staff on ʻIolani Palace steps. Left to Right: James H. Boyd, Col. Curtis P. Iaukea, Chas. H. Judd, Edward W. Purvis, King Kalākaua, George W. MacFarlane, Governor John Owen Dominis, A. B. Hay... More

Kaluaikoolau's wife Piilani and son Kaleimanu in a mountain pool (PP-19-5-020)

Kaluaikoolau's wife Piilani and son Kaleimanu in a mountain pool (PP-1...

Kaluaikoolau's wife Piilani and son Kaleimanu in a mountain pool.

Mele Kaupoko wearing a lei niho palaoa (PPWD-8-1-030)

Mele Kaupoko wearing a lei niho palaoa (PPWD-8-1-030)

Mele Kaupoko wearing a lei niho palaoa.

Kawaiahao Church, photograph by Frank Davey (PP-15-11-018)

Kawaiahao Church, photograph by Frank Davey (PP-15-11-018)

Kawaiahao Church, Honolulu, H. I. Photograph by Frank Davey. Public domain photograph of historic church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Keelikolani (PP-97-18-006) - Victorian era public domain image
Hawaii - Kekuanaoa - Early photography, Public domain image

Hawaii - Kekuanaoa - Early photography, Public domain image

Hawaiian chief Kekūanāoʻa (1791–1868) took the name "Mateo" (often spelled Mataio) when he converted to Christianity. Although never officially proclaimed a "Prince", he married four times to high ranking women... More

Lahaina from offshore in 1885

Lahaina from offshore in 1885

Lahaina, Maui from offshore in 1885.

Landing of Kalakaua's body from the USS Charleston (PP-25-5-001)

Landing of Kalakaua's body from the USS Charleston (PP-25-5-001)

Landing of Kalakaua's body from the USS Charleston. Public domain image of an American navy ship, 18th-19th-century, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Leleiohoku (PP-98-8-002) - Early photography, Public domain image

Leleiohoku (PP-98-8-002) - Early photography, Public domain image

Prince William Pitt Leleiohoku II of Hawaii wearing uniform with the royal orders of Kamehameha I and Kalākaua I.

Leleiohoku (PP-98-8-014) - Early photography, Public domain image

Leleiohoku (PP-98-8-014) - Early photography, Public domain image

Prince William Pitt Leleiohoku II of Hawaii wearing uniform with the royal orders of Kamehameha I and Kalākaua I.

Likelike, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PP-98-9-017)

Likelike, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PP-98-9-017)

Princess Likelike in a formal portrait, taken by Menzies Dickson.

Liliuokalani (PPWD-16-3-024)

Liliuokalani (PPWD-16-3-024)

Liliuokalani of Hawaii. Possibly taken in 1891 before she was sworn in as queen or in 1895 as she appeared after her release.

Liliuokalani as princess regent (contemporarily colored)
Liliuokalani's Lei Mamo Singing Girls (PP-32-8-014)

Liliuokalani's Lei Mamo Singing Girls (PP-32-8-014)

Queen Liliuokalani's Lei Mamo Singing Girls before they left for the Chicago World's Fair. Seated left to right: Namahana, Ms. Grube, Lizzie Puahi, Kalua, and Pinao. Standing left to right: Unknown, Jennie Kapa... More

Liliuokalani, photograph by A. A. Montano (PP-98-10-004)

Liliuokalani, photograph by A. A. Montano (PP-98-10-004)

Liliuokalani Public domain photograph of female portrait, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Liliuokalani, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PP-98-10-016)

Liliuokalani, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PP-98-10-016)

Princess Liliʻuokalani, photograph by Menzies Dickson.

Hawaii - Liliuokalani - Public domain portrait print
More Flag-Hauling in Hawaii

More Flag-Hauling in Hawaii

Political cartoon of James H. Blount in which he oversees the lowering of the US flag in Hawaii. Text: " More Flag-Hauling in Hawaii. Minister Blount. "Hang It All! Those Fellows Are Infringing My Patent"

Residence of J. K. Nahale (PP-96-18-017)

Residence of J. K. Nahale (PP-96-18-017)

Group gathered at residence of J. K. Nahale on occasion of visit by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. Man in foreground wearing hat is J. K. Nahale.

Paul Kanoa (PP-74-6-012) - Early photography, Public domain image

Paul Kanoa (PP-74-6-012) - Early photography, Public domain image

Paul Kanoa (ca. 1802 – November 10, 1885) a Hawaiian chief who served as Governor of Kauai and served in many other post.

Prince Kuhio Campaign Trail

Prince Kuhio Campaign Trail

Prince Kuhio Campaign Trail. Congressional visit in 1915. Pictured from left to right are Rep. Carter Glass; Speaker of the House Holstein; Delegate Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Rep. Phil Campbell of Kansa... More

Proclaimation of the Republic of Hawaii (PPWD-8-5-003)

Proclaimation of the Republic of Hawaii (PPWD-8-5-003)

Proclaimation of the Republic of Hawaii at the Executive Building (Iolani Palace), Honolulu, Hawaii, July 4, 1894. Hawaiian Copyright, Frank Clifford, July 6, 1894.

Queen Emma of Hawaii in mourning, photograph by H. L. Chase (PP-96-3-005)

Queen Emma of Hawaii in mourning, photograph by H. L. Chase (PP-96-3-0...

The widowed Queen Emma in mourning, gazing at a portrait of her husband, King Kamehameha IV, who died on November 30, 1863.

Queen Kapiolani in reception dress, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PP-97-15-010)

Queen Kapiolani in reception dress, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PP-...

Queen Kapiʻolani in her reception dress. She wears the cordon and royal order of Kamehameha I.

Queen Kapiolani wearing her peacock gown, retouched photo by J. J. Williams (PP-97-14-003)

Queen Kapiolani wearing her peacock gown, retouched photo by J. J. Wil...

Queen Kapiolani wearing her peacock gown. Charcoal artwork by J. Ewing, on a photograph reproduced by J. J. Williams.

Revolution of 1895 – Reading for Anything (PP-53-3-006)

Revolution of 1895 – Reading for Anything (PP-53-3-006)

Scene from the 1895 Counter-Revolution in Hawaii. Caption: "Reading for Anything".

Revolution of 1895 – Watching the Battle of Kamoiliili from the tower of the Executive Building (PP-53-3-004)

Revolution of 1895 – Watching the Battle of Kamoiliili from the tower ...

National Guardsmen during the Uprising of 1895 used ʻIolani Palace to monitor the fighting and to relay their observations to commanders via the call box. Caption reads: Watching the Battle of Kamoiliili from t... More

Royal Guards in front of Iolani Palace (PP-54-1-002)

Royal Guards in front of Iolani Palace (PP-54-1-002)

The Royal Guard in front of the Palace.

Royal Hawaiian Band at Kapiolani Park, 1912 (PP-4-5-007)

Royal Hawaiian Band at Kapiolani Park, 1912 (PP-4-5-007)

Royal Hawaiian Band members with bandmaster Henri Berger, Kapiolani Park. Front row with Berger are Mrs. Julia Kaleipolihale Keliiaa Chilton, left, his daughter Leilehua (later becoming Mrs. Billam-Walker), and... More

Waikapu Valley, Maui (PPWD-10-14-011)
Walter M. Gibson (PP-72-4-010)

Walter M. Gibson (PP-72-4-010)

Walter M. Gibson standing

William Henry Daniels - A black and white photo of a man with a beard
Spaniards Landing at Hawaii - Public domain  drawing

Spaniards Landing at Hawaii - Public domain drawing

Spaniards Landing at Hawaii, ink drawing by Arman Manookian, Honolulu Academy of Arts

A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask by John Webber,published by Nical and Cadell, London, England, ca 1784

A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask by John Webber,published by Ni...

A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, engraving after John Webber, published by Nical and Cadell, London, England, ca 1784

Abigail Campbell Kawananakoa (PP-97-16-011)

Abigail Campbell Kawananakoa (PP-97-16-011)

Abigail Wahiʻikaʻahuʻula Campbell Kawānanakoa (1882–1945), was a politician and Princess of Hawaii

Abner Paki (PP-98-17-006) - Early photography, Public domain image

Abner Paki (PP-98-17-006) - Early photography, Public domain image

Abner Pākī (c. 1808–1855) was a member of Hawaiian nobility. He was a legislator and judge, and the father of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, founder of Kamehameha Schools.

Annexation of Hawaii (PP-35-8-019)
Citizens' Guards of Hawaii (PP-51-10-010)

Citizens' Guards of Hawaii (PP-51-10-010)

Citizens' Guards of the Republic of Hawaii or Provisional Government of Hawaii.

Citizens' Guards of Hawaii (PP-51-11-004)

Citizens' Guards of Hawaii (PP-51-11-004)

Citizens' Guards of the Republic of Hawaii or Provisional Government of Hawaii.

Company E, National Guard of Hawaii (PP-52-2-009)

Company E, National Guard of Hawaii (PP-52-2-009)

Scene from the 1895 Counter-Revolution in Hawaii. Company E, National Guard of Hawaii.

Edward K. Lilikalani (PP-75-4-008)

Edward K. Lilikalani (PP-75-4-008)

Edward Kamakau Lilikalani

Field Marshal Blücher, painting at Iolani Palace (PP-11-3-016)

Field Marshal Blücher, painting at Iolani Palace (PP-11-3-016)

Painting of Field Marshal Blücher at Iolani Palace. Presented to Kamehameha III in 1830, arriving in the islands on 1831. Hung in the state dining room of Iolani Palace during the reign of King Kalakaua. [1]

Funeral of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole (PP-25-8-003)

Funeral of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole (PP-25-8-003)

Funeral of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole.

Funeral of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole (PP-25-8-063)

Funeral of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole (PP-25-8-063)

Funeral of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole.

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani (PP-26-6-001)

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani (PP-26-6-001)

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani.

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani (PP-26-6-009)

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani (PP-26-6-009)

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani.

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani (PP-26-7-023)

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani (PP-26-7-023)

Funeral Procession of Liliuokalani. Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

George Lycurgus (PP-75-5-012)

George Lycurgus (PP-75-5-012)

George Lycurgus (Greek: Γεώργιος Λυκοῦργος) (1858–1960) was a Greek American businessman who played an influential role in the early tourist industry of Hawaii.

Hawaiian fisherman with throw net (PP-22-1-026)

Hawaiian fisherman with throw net (PP-22-1-026)

A Trusty Fisherman. Hawaiian fisherman with throw net.

Hiikua with horse (PP-2-12-002)

Hiikua with horse (PP-2-12-002)

Carte de visite of Horse "Arrow," with Hiikua, Liliuokalani's childhood retainer.

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - Honolulu Harbor in 1900

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - Honolulu Harbor in 1900

Honolulu Harbor in 1900. Public domain photograph of a ship, sailing ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Honolulu Rifles (PP-52-1-010)

Honolulu Rifles (PP-52-1-010)

Honolulu Rifles. Unidentified individuals.

Honolulu Rifles (PP-52-1-026)

Honolulu Rifles (PP-52-1-026)

Honolulu Rifles. Unidentified individuals.

Inauguration ceremony of Gov. Charles J. McCarthy (PP-36-7-002)

Inauguration ceremony of Gov. Charles J. McCarthy (PP-36-7-002)

Gov. Charles J. McCarthy taking the oath of office in Throne Room of Iolani Palace (called the Executive Building at the time).

James Harbottle Boyd outside Iolani Palace

James Harbottle Boyd outside Iolani Palace

Crop picture of James Harbottle Boyd on the ʻIolani Palace steps

John Papa Ii (PP-73-4-022) - Public domain portrait print

John Papa Ii (PP-73-4-022) - Public domain portrait print

John (Ioane) Kaneiakama Papa ʻĪʻī (1800–1870) was a 19th-century educator, politician and historian in the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Joseph Dutton, 1928 (PP-71-4-005)

Joseph Dutton, 1928 (PP-71-4-005)

Joseph Dutton. Photograph taken June 25, 1928. Verso: "Before the breakdown of August 5, 1928"

Kalakaua in white (PP-96-16-007)

Kalakaua in white (PP-96-16-007)

King Kalākaua of Hawaii

Kalanimoku by Robert Dampier (closeup)

Kalanimoku by Robert Dampier (closeup)

Kalanimoku (c. 1768–1827) was a military and civil leader of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He served as battle commander during the conquest, and then as a role similar to Prime Minister. He took the name "Billy Pitt"... More

Kaluaikoolau as a cowboy

Kaluaikoolau as a cowboy

Kaluaikoʻolau, or Koʻolau, identified by the letter "I," in his days as a cowboy or paniolo under the service of the Robinson's or the Knudsen's.

Koa and Cupid (PP-97-2-004) - Early photography, Public domain image

Koa and Cupid (PP-97-2-004) - Early photography, Public domain image

Prince David Kawananakoa "Koa" (1868-1908) and Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole "Cupid" (1871-1922).

Laupahoehoe village, Hawaii (PPWD-5-4-021)

Laupahoehoe village, Hawaii (PPWD-5-4-021)

Laupahoehoe village, Hawaii.

James Silas Lemon (PP-75-2-011)

James Silas Lemon (PP-75-2-011)

James Silas Lemon (October 15, 1830 – February 12, 1882) was chief engineer of the Honolulu Fire Department from July 1, 1874 to June 30, 1878.

Liliuokalani in plumed hat (PP-98-13-018)

Liliuokalani in plumed hat (PP-98-13-018)

Liliuokalani in plumed hat. Public domain photograph related to Russian history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Liliuokalani Kawananakoa as a pāʻū rider (PP-34-4-027)

Liliuokalani Kawananakoa as a pāʻū rider (PP-34-4-027)

Liliuokalani Kawananakoa, descendent of Hawaii's former kings, participating in Kamehameha Day Parade.

Liliuokalani's jewelry collection (PP-98-14-004)

Liliuokalani's jewelry collection (PP-98-14-004)

Queen Liliuokalani's jewelry collection.

Liliuokalani, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PPWD-16-4-016)

Liliuokalani, photograph by Menzies Dickson (PPWD-16-4-016)

Liliuokalani, photograph by Menzies Dickson. Public domain photograph of 19th-century female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hanai Parker (PP-97-1-045)

Hanai Parker (PP-97-1-045)

Hanai Parker (1821–1900), the widow of John Palmer Parker, II. Photograph probably taken on Sam Parker's residence, Hawaii

Prince Kuhio as a young adult

Prince Kuhio as a young adult

Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole as a young adult.

Proclaimation of the Republic of Hawaii (PPWD-8-5-004)

Proclaimation of the Republic of Hawaii (PPWD-8-5-004)

Proclaimation of the Republic of Hawaii at the Executive Building (Iolani Palace), Honolulu, Hawaii, July 4, 1894. Hawaiian Copyright, Frank Clifford, July 6, 1894.

Harry Purdy with horse (PP-97-1-029)

Harry Purdy with horse (PP-97-1-029)

Harry Purdy, with his horse, Hawaii Island. Harry Purdy was the son of William Harry Naleilehua Purdy and Anna Kamakaila Parker Waipa, a maternal granddaughter of John Palmer Parker.

Queen Emma of Hawaii, photograph by A. A. Montano (PP-96-3-019)

Queen Emma of Hawaii, photograph by A. A. Montano (PP-96-3-019)

Queen Emma of Hawaii in black polka-dot holoku.

Revolution of 1895 (PP-53-4-002)

Revolution of 1895 (PP-53-4-002)

Scene from the 1895 Counter-Revolution in Hawaii. Caption: "Preparing Field Pieces(???) for Action".

Revolution of 1895 (PP-53-5-011)

Revolution of 1895 (PP-53-5-011)

Scene from the 1895 Counter-Revolution in Hawaii. No context.

Revolution of 1895 – Intermission (PP-53-3-002)

Revolution of 1895 – Intermission (PP-53-3-002)

Scene from the 1895 Counter-Revolution in Hawaii. Caption: "Intermission".

Royal Guards of Hawaii (PP-54-1-010)

Royal Guards of Hawaii (PP-54-1-010)

The Royal Guards of Hawaii.

Ruth Keelikolani, retouched photo by J. J. Williams (PP-97-18-013)

Ruth Keelikolani, retouched photo by J. J. Williams (PP-97-18-013)

Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani (1826-1883), was a major heir to the Kamehameha Dynasty, founder of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She served as Governor of the island of Hawai'i and owned about 9% of the land at the time o... More

Sanford B. Dole (PP-71-3-005)

Sanford B. Dole (PP-71-3-005)

Sanford Ballard Dole.

Sanford B. Dole (PP-71-3-031)

Sanford B. Dole (PP-71-3-031)

Sanford Ballard Dole.

The king and queen of the Sandwich Islands, and suite, at Covent Garden Theatre, c. 1824 (PP-97-6-009)

The king and queen of the Sandwich Islands, and suite, at Covent Garde...

The king and queen of the Sandwich Islands, and suite, at Covent Garden Theatre [picture]. [London : s.n., 1824] 1 print : engraving, hand col. ; 9.1 x 13 cm.

Timothy Haalilio (PP-96-5-002) - Public domain portrait print

Timothy Haalilio (PP-96-5-002) - Public domain portrait print

Timoteo or Timothy Kamalehua Haʻalilio (1808–1844) was a royal secretary and first diplomat of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Young Kaiulani (PP-96-9-008)

Young Kaiulani (PP-96-9-008)

Princess Kaiulani as a little girl.

John Webber's oil painting 'A Chief of the Sandwich Islands', 1787

John Webber's oil painting 'A Chief of the Sandwich Islands', 1787

John Webber's oil painting 'A Chief of the Sandwich Islands' Public domain photograph of 18th-century portrait painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arago – Iles Sandwich - Vue du Morai du Roi a Kayakakoua

Arago – Iles Sandwich - Vue du Morai du Roi a Kayakakoua

Iles Sandwich - Vue du Morai du Roi a Kayakakoua [Kayakakoua? Kealakekua or Kailua-Kona] drawn by Jacques Arago and by Maurin. *Marvelous image of a ceremonial reception of French Naval Officers in Hawaii, fro... More

Dole Air Race Buhl CA-5 Air Sedan NX2915 Miss Doran

Dole Air Race Buhl CA-5 Air Sedan NX2915 Miss Doran

Catalog #: 10_0014523 Title: Dole Air Race Additional Information: Buhl Air Sedan ""Miss Doran"" NX2915 Tags: Dole Air Race, Buhl Air Sedan ""Miss Doran"" NX2915 Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive

A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, the Rowers Masked by John Webber

A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, the Rowers Masked by John Webber

Priests traveling across Kealakekua bay for first contact rituals. Each helmet is a gourd, with foliage and tapa strip decoration. A feather surrounded akua is in the arms of the priest at the center of the ... More

Alexander Mackintosh and wife (PP-75-6-035)

Alexander Mackintosh and wife (PP-75-6-035)

Rev. Alexander Mackintosh and wife Alice Brown Von Holt Mackintosh.

Bernice Pauahi Bishop wearing necklace, retouched photo by J. J. Williams (PP-96-1-017)

Bernice Pauahi Bishop wearing necklace, retouched photo by J. J. Willi...

Bernice Pauahi Bishop wearing a necklace of pearls beautifully chased and set in tigers' claws. Charcoal artwork by J. Ewing, on a photograph reproduced by J. J. Williams.

Andrew Brown (PP-68-7-012)
Camp Barry Hospital Corps First Infantry Hawaii, Wailuku (PP-52-2-007)

Camp Barry Hospital Corps First Infantry Hawaii, Wailuku (PP-52-2-007)

"Camp Barry" Hospital Corps First Infantry Hawaii. Wailuku Detachment. 1st Lieutenant Robert H. Dinegar, Commanding.

Camp of National Guardsmen in hunt for Koolau and others, Kalalau Valley, Kauai (PP-19-5-005)

Camp of National Guardsmen in hunt for Koolau and others, Kalalau Vall...

Camp of National Guardsmen in hunt for Koolau and others, Kalalau Valley, Kauai.

Charles H. Judd (PP-74-2-007)

Charles H. Judd (PP-74-2-007)

Colonel Charles Hastings Judd, King Kalakaua's royal chamberlain.

Charles Reed Bishop (PP-96-1-018)

Charles Reed Bishop (PP-96-1-018)

Charles Reed Bishop (1822-1915).

Charlotte K. Hanks (PP-73-3-022)

Charlotte K. Hanks (PP-73-3-022)

Charlotte Kahaloipua Hanks ʻIaukea (September 9, 1856 – November 17, 1939), daughter of Akini Tai Hoon and Frederick Leslie Hanks; married Curtis P. Iaukea. She was the granddaughter of Wong Tai-hoon or Tyhune ... More

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