Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JANUARY 30, 1988
University of Hawaii student and Army ROTC cadet Jackie Williams holds her M16 aloft as she struggles through the 25-meter equipment swim at Duke Kahanamoku Pool while fellow cadet Michelle Witsel provides emotional support.2/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JUNE 18, 1961
With the finish line in sight, Joey Cabell takes a last few powerful “digs” for the benefit of the crowd lining the seawall and pier at the Pioneer Hotel in Lahaina. Cabell made the 9.25-mile Lanai-to-Maui trip in 1 hour, 57 minutes.3/7
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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 23, 1969
An island Santa Claus joins Queen’s Surf customers and employees as they prepare to march on City Hall to demand that the mayor keep the popular restaurant-nightclub open.4/7
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STARADVERTISER / MARCH 24, 1981
More than 200 gun enthusiasts showed up at the state Capitol to demonstrate their displeasure over legislative gun control proposals.5/7
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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 25, 1957
About 150 neighborhood children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Vernon Augustine of Kahaluu at a Christmas party. At right, Mrs. Augustine helps Santa pass out the goodies while Mr. Augustine visits with his guests in the background.6/7
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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 24, 1955
Members of the Honolulu Police Choral Group lay aside the tools of their trade in the prevention of crime and punishment of criminals, and annually bring the message of the Christmas season in song to downtown business concerns. Other singing groups also circulated through the city.7/7
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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 25, 1968
Retired schoolteacher Mrs. Nora K. Chang, 78, tells the story of the birth of the Christ Child to an eager audience at Kawaiaha‘o Church. Front row: Francis Lee, 3, left; Michael Kealoha, 8; Lian Burton, 8. Back row: Winnette Kealoha, 9, left; Scott Galuteria, 8; Carol Eubang, 9; William Panui Jr., 8; and Roger Larrison, 6.
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