Archives Center, National Museum of American History

The History of the Royal Hawaiian Band Collection

Summary
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0361
Creators:
Bandy, David Wayne (Secretary, Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band)
Dates:
1836-1980
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.3 Cubic feet
1 box
Repository:
Container:
1
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
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
Arrangement
1 series.
Administration
Author
Vanessa Broussard-Simmons
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, through David Wayne Bandy on October 30, 1989.
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.
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
The History of the Royal Hawaiian Band Collection, 1836-1980, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Related Materials
Materials in the Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Series: Hawaii NMAH.AC0060
Alice Weber Photograph Albums NMAH.AC1144
A. R. Van Tassell Photograph Albums NMAH.AC1015
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection NMAH.AC0143
Keywords
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Honolulu (Hawaii) -- 1830-1980 Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Masters theses -- 1980-1990 Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Baker, Robert H. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Christoph, Earle Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hyatt, George Washington (African American) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Kamehameha, King of Hawaii Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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