Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
A thesis documenting the history of the Royal Hawaiian Band, 1836-1980. The history of the band is important because it parallels the history of Hawaii itself and the development of music education. Research sources included books, newspaper articles, periodicals, diaries, government papers and documents, and interviews. Appendices include sample musical programs, musical reportoire, membership rosters, listing of tours and a listing of sound recordings.
Preferred Citation
The History of the Royal Hawaiian Band Collection, 1836-1980, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Ownership and Custodial History
Ownership and Custodial History
Thesis by David Wayne Bandy, Secretary of the Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, submitted to the graduate division of the University of Hawaii in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in music, May 1989. Donated to the Archives Center by Mr. Bandy in October 1989.
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