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January 1993 marked the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. These changes continue to have a profound impact on Hawaii’s destiny. The following bibliography includes selected titles on the overthrow and annexation. These books may be found at the Hawaii & Pacific section of the Hawaii State Library. Many titles are also available throughout the state. Magazine and newspaper articles are not included but these may be obtained at the Hawaii State Library or at larger public libraries. |
| Overthrow of the Monarchy | Annexation | Chronology of Events |
| Overthrow of the Monarchy | |
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R H 996.9 A |
Alexander, William DeWitt. History of Later Years of the Hawaiian Monarchy and the Revolution of 1893. Honolulu, Hawaiian Gazette Co., 1896. 239 p. A brief history of the Revolution of 1893, and of the events that led up to it. Includes numerous photographs of individuals involved. |
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H B Lili'uokalani |
Allen, Helena G. The Betrayal of Lili'uokalani, Last Queen of Hawaii, Glendale, CA., A.H. Clark 1982. 432 p. This biography of Lili'uokalani starkly reveals the usurpation of Hawaii from the native Hawaiians and the entire period of missionary and foreign encroachment in the islands. Author interviewed Lydia K. Aholo, Lili'uokalani's foster daughter. |
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R H 996.902 A |
The Apology to Native Hawaiians: on Behalf of the United States for the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Kapolei, HI: Kaimi Pono Press, 1994. 48 p. A complete reprint of the U.S. Congress Public Law, 103-150, November 23, 1993, 103rd Congress, S.J. Res. 19 and the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Report 109-126, 103rd Congress, 1st Session, Calendar No. 185, Report No. 103-126. |
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H 996.9 B |
Bailey, Paul Dayton. Those Kings and Queens of Old Hawaii: a Mele to Their Memory. Tucson, Arizona, Westernlore Press, 1988, cl975. 381 p. Each of the 19th century monarchs are discussed and portrayed sympathetically against an historical background. Includes a lengthy chapter on Queen Lili'uokalani. |
| Chock, Jennifer M.L. "One-Hundred Years of Illegitimacy: International Legal Analysis of the Illegal Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy, Hawaiian Annexation, and Possible Reparations," in, University of Hawaii Law Review, v.17, n.2, Fall 1995. pp.463-512. | |
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H 923.1969 D |
Davenport, Wendell. Hawaii, Its Kings and Queens. Honolulu, Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Association. 1970. 20 p. Short biographical notes on the monarchs. Includes full-page pencil sketches of each monarch. |
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H 920 D |
Day A. Grove. History Makers of Hawaii: a Biographical Dictionary. Honolulu, Mutual Publishing of Honolulu, 1984. 174 p. Brief biographies of 500 notable men and women, especially the monarchs, who influenced Hawaii's history. |
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H 923.1969 F |
First Hawaiian Bank. Biographical Sketches of Hawaii's Rulers: compiled and edited by C.Y. Dyke. Honolulu, Office of Library Services, Department of Education, 1973. 47 p. |
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H B Lili'uokalani |
Hodges, William C. The Passing of Lili'uokalani. Honolulu, Star Bulletin Publishers. 1918. 72 p. Details and photos of Queen Lili'uokalani as she lies in state; her funeral, procession, and burial. |
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H 812 H |
Holt, John Dominis. Famous are the Flowers, Kaulana na pua: Queen Lili'uokalani and the Throne of Hawaii: a Play in Three Acts. Honolulu, Topgallant Pub. Co,1974. 32 p. This play expresses the feelings of many Hawaiians concerning what happened to them from Captain Cook's arrival to the destruction of the monarchy. |
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H 811 H |
Holt, John Dominis. Hanai: A Poem for Queen Lili'uokalani. Honolulu, Topgallant Publishing Co., 1986. 70 p. One man's invocation to Queen Lili'uokalani, and his tribute to her. This poem calls for Hawaiians to rise together as a people. |
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H 996.9 H |
Holt, John Dominis. Monarchy in Hawaii. 2nd and revised ed. Honolulu, Hogarth Press, 1917. 68 p. 22 portraits of Hawaiian royalty are included in this paper prepared for the 75th anniversary of the Kamehameha Schools. |
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H B Lili'uokalani |
Irwin, Bernice Piilani (Cook). I Knew Lili'uokalani. Honolulu, Distribution by South Sea Sales, 1960. 110 p. Recollections of over 30 years of association with the Queen. Also provides an Hawaiian's opinion concerning annexation. |
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H B Lili'uokalani |
Lili'uokalani, Queen of Hawaii Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen. Rutland, VT, Tuttle, 1964. 414 p. Autobiography of Queen Lili'uokalani focusing on the events surrounding her reign, overthrow and annexation. Hawaii's great and tragic queen tells her side of the story. |
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H B Lili'uokalani |
Loomis, Albertine G. Lili'uokalani, the Golden Years (1898-1917). S.1.: A. Loomis, 1979. 7 p. Lili'uokalani's golden years began with her return from Washington, D.C. in 1898 until her death in 1917. These years showcased her great humility, generosity, dignity and courage. |
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H 996.9 M |
Mrantz, Maxine. Hawaiian Monarchy; the Romantic Years. Honolulu, Tongg Pub. Co., 1974. 46 p. Biographical accounts of all the monarchs with full-page portraits of all. Also includes signatures of each monarch. |
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H 920 M |
Mrantz, Maxine. Women of Old Hawaii. Honolulu, Aloha Graphics and Sales, 1975. 39 p. An introductory essay covering outstanding women in Hawaiian history is followed by sketches of Hawaii's women of royal blood. |
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H 920.7 N |
Notable Women of Hawaii, edited by Barbara Bennett Peterson. Honolulu, University of Hawaii Press, 1984. 427 p. Documents the contributions of women to the history of Hawaii. Lili'uokalani's biography is accompanied by a photograph and a lengthy summary of her reign and overthrow. |
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R H 996.904 O |
Onipa‘a: Five Days in the History of the Hawaiian Nation: Centennial Observance of the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy. Honolulu, HI: Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1994. 188 p. Publication of the Onipa‘a Centennial Committee to record the commemorative events held to observe the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy. |
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H 996.9 P |
Potter, Norris W. The Hawaiian Monarchy. Honolulu, Bess Press, 1983. 269 p. An instructional material written for Hawaii's intermediate age children. The chapter on Lili'uokalani and annexation is well- researched and very readable. |
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H 996.9 S |
Seiden, Allan. Hawaii: the Royal Legacy. Honolulu, Mutual Publishing, 1992. 192 p. A lavishly illustrated portrait of royal Hawaii from the time of Kamehameha I to Queen Lili'uokalani, including today's legacy of Hawaii's alii and their descendants. |
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H 920 St |
The Story of Hawaii and its Builders; with which is Incorporated Volume Ill Men of Hawaii; an Historical Outline of Hawaii with Biographical Sketches of its Men of Note and Substantial Achievement, Past and Present, Who Have Contributed to the Progress of the Territory. Edited by George F. Nellist. Honolulu, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1925. 915 p. Biographies and photographs of the pioneers of Hawaii's history including monarchs, missionaries, industrialists, etc. |
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R H 996.9 T |
Taylor, Albert Pierce. The Rulers of Hawaii, the Chiefs and Chiefesses, Their Palaces, Monuments, Portraits and Tombs; and a History of 'lolani Palace; a Narrative of the Kingdom of Hawaii from Kamehameha I to Lili'uokalani; also the Provisional Government, Republic of Hawaii, Territory of Hawaii. Honolulu, Office of Library Services, Dept. of Education, 1973. 70 p. Primarily a history of 'lolani Palace with background material on the Kings and Queens of Hawaii. |
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R H 996.902 U |
United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Indian Affairs. Acknowledging the 100th Anniversary of the January 17, 1893 Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and to offer an apology to Native Hawaiians on Behalf of the United States for the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Report (to accompany S.J. Res. 19). Washington, D.C.: U.S. G.P.O., 1993. 35 p. Senate committee Report, 103rd Congress, 1st Session, Calendar No. 185, Report No. 103-126. |
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R H 996.902 U |
United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Joint Resolution 19: to Acknowledge the 100th Anniversary of the January 17, 1893 Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and to offer an apology to Native Hawaiians on Behalf of the United States for the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Honolulu, HI: Land and Natural Resources Division, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 6 p. Reprint of the Joint Resolution introduced at the 103rd Congress, 1st Session, Calendar No. 185, Report No. 103-126. |
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R H 996.902 U |
United States. President (1893-1897: Cleveland). A Message to Congress, December 18, 1893: President’s Message to Congress Relating to the Hawaiian Islands. [Honolulu, HI: Land and Natural Resources Division, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1993.] 14 p. >From House Executive Documents No. 47, 2nd Session, 53rd Congress, 1893-94, vol. 27, “Hawaiian Islands,” pp. iii-xvi. |
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R H 996.902 U |
United States. President (1893-1897: Cleveland). President’s Message to Congress Relating to the Hawaiian Islands, December 18, 1893. Washington, D.C.: U.S. G.P.O., 1893. 14 p. |
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R H B Lili'uokalani |
Withington, Leonard. The Passing of Hawaii's Last Queen (excerpts Lili'uokalani from the 1917 Journal of Leonard Withington). Honolulu, Leonard Withington, Jr., 1992. 4 leaves. Author's vivid recollection of Queen Lili'uokalani's funeral, with details of every aspect of her funeral and burial. |
| Annexation | |
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H B Kamehameha IV |
Adler, Jacob. King Kamehameha IV's Attitude Towards the United States. (Reprinted from the Journal of Pacific History. Canberra, 1968. Vol. 3, p. 107-115) Author theorizes that Kamehameha IV's strict schooling and a year- long voyage to Europe and America as a young adult greatly influenced the formation of the future king's pro-European attitude and rejection of U.S. annexation efforts. |
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H 996.9 A |
Apple, Russel A. Land, Lili'uokalani, and Annexation. Honolulu, Topgallant Pub. Co., 1979. 146 p. Articles that previously appeared in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin deals with the historical background of the events and politics leading to the overthrow of the monarchy. |
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H B |
Beamer, Billie. The Royal Torch: a Dark Flame of Disdain and Human Disregard. Honolulu, B/B Pub. Inc., 1992. 250 p. Historical fiction based on documented chronologies and research. Beamer mocks the idea that a monarchy of the British or even primitive mode be restored in Hawaii. She exposes the oppressive nature of the Hawaiian society before its "discovery." |
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R H 996.9 B5 |
Bingham, Harry. The Annexation of Hawaii: A Right and a Duty. Concord, N.H., Rumford Press, 1898. 22 p. Mr. Bingham makes a passionate plea to fellow bar association members, detailing his reasons for supporting the "right and duty" of America to annex the Hawaiian Islands. Interwoven in this work is the then prevalent assumption that westernized society was superior to "barbaric" non-white cultures. |
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H 996.902 B |
Budnick, Rich. Stolen Kingdom: an American Conspiracy. Honolulu, Aloha Press, 1992. 204 p. Reveals a secret 40-year American conspiracy to annex the Hawaiian Kingdom. Includes many historic photographs. |
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H B Dole |
Damon, Ethel Moseley. Sanford Ballard Dole and his Hawaii, with an Analysis of Justice Dole's Legal Opinions. Palo Alto, Pacific Books, 1957. 394 p. A solid factual biography of an important figure at a critical time in Hawaii's history. Dole was governor of the Provisional Government and Republic and the first territorial governor of Hawaii. |
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H 996.9 D |
Daws, Gavan. Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu, University of Hawaii Press. 494 p. A readable account of the social and political history of Hawaii. Includes vivid descriptions of the revolution, overthrow and annexation. |
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H 996.69 D |
Deering, Mabel. Hawaii nei. San Francisco, Doxey, 1899. 197p. Compassionate portrait of Hawaiian life during the summer of annexation. Vivid description of a royal funeral, along with portrayals of Lili'uokalani. |
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H 996.9 D |
Dole, Sanford Ballard. Memories of the Hawaiian Revolution. Honolulu, Advertiser, 1936. 188 p. Personal recollections of a turbulent period in Hawaiian history by a man who played a leading role in that history. |
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H 996.902 D |
Dougherty, Michael. To Steal a Kingdom: Probing Hawaiian History. Honolulu, Island Style Press, 1992. 246 p. A powerful indictment of the western intrusion on Hawaii. A provocative probing of Hawaii's past. |
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H 320.15 D |
Dudley, Michael Kioni. Call for Hawaiian Sovereignty. Honolulu, Na Kane 0 Ka Malo Press, 1990. 162 p. A sequel to Man, Gods, and Nature, this is a history of the dispossession of the Hawaiian people, and the overthrow of the monarchy. The book also details the growth of the sovereignty movement over the last twenty years. |
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R H 320.15 H |
Hawaiian Sovereignty Advisory Commission. Hawaiian Sovereignty Advisory Commission: Final Report. [Honolulu: The Commission, 1994. 66, [16] leaves. |
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R H 320.15 H |
Hawaiian Sovereignty: Myth and Reality. Honolulu, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for Hawaiian Studies, 1992. 19 p. Papers presented by humanities scholars, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Haunani-Kay Trask, David Stannard, and Mililani Trask at a series of forums on Hawaiian Sovereignty. |
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H 333.32 K |
Kame'eleihiwa, Lilikala. Native Land and Foreign Desires: Pehea La E Pono Ai. Bishop Museum Press, 1992. 424 p. Subtitle asks, "How shall we live in harmony?" Using primary sources written in Hawaiian, the author presents a scholarly analysis of the Great Mahele, private land ownership, and the overthrow of the monarchy. She states that the Mahele profited only Kamehameha III's foreign advisors, missionaries and business people. |
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H 996.9 K |
Kuykendall, Ralph Simpson. The Hawaiian Kingdom. Honolulu, University Press of Hawaii, 1938-1967. 3 vols. A detailed history of 19th century Hawaii. Volume 3 covers the colorful reign of King Kalakaua and the brief and tragic rule of Queen Lili'uokalani. |
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R H 016.32015 L |
Lee,Candace. Hawaiian Sovereignty and Native Land Claims: an Annotated Bibliography / Compiled by Candace Lee and Willis Oshiro, 1991. 27 leaves. An annotated bibliography to provide teachers of 7th grade students with a handy resource guide to the subjects of Hawaiian sovereignty and native land claims. |
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H 996.9 L |
Loomis, Albertine. For Whom are the Stars? Revolution and Counterrevolution in Hawaii, 1893-1895. Honolulu, University Press of Hawaii, 1976. 229 p. First complete account of this turbulent period, telling both sides of the story. Based on 30 years of research with many first-hand accounts. |
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R H 328.408 H311 |
Mardfin, Jean Kadooka. Examining the Ideas of Nationhood for the Native Hawaiian People. Honolulu, HI: Legislative Reference Bureau, [1994]. 48 p. Prepared in response to Senate Resolution No. 209, S.D. 1, 1994 Session. |
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R H 996.903 M |
Morgan, William Michael. Strategic Factors in Hawaiian Annexation. Ann Arbor, Michigan, University Microfilms International, 1981. 303 leaves. Dissertation completed at Claremont Graduate School. A full-length study on the strategic factors which were "indispensable" in the annexation of Hawaii. |
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H 346.044 N |
Native Hawaiian Rights Handbook / edited by Melody Kapilialoha MacKenzie. Honolulu, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation: Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Distributed by University of Hawaii Press, 1991. 320 p. A well-researched book discussing and analyzing the rights of native Hawaiians. Written by attorneys, each chapter has a unique history. This is the first textbook on the subject. |
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R H 346.044 N |
Native Hawaiian Study Commission (U.S.). Report on the Culture, Needs and Concerns of Native Hawaiians Pursuant to Public Law 96-565, Title III. Vol. 2 has title: Claims of Conscience: a Dissenting Study of the Culture, Needs and Concerns of Native Hawaiians, by L.L. Delaney and L. Randall. The Commission, 1983. |
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R H 996.902 O |
Osborne, Thomas J. "Empire Can Wait": American Opposition to Hawaiian Annexation, 1893-1898. Ann Arbor, Mich., University Microfilms International, 1979. 277 p. Dissertation completed at Claremont Graduate School. The first study that concentrates on the resistance of the U.S. acquisition of Hawaii. |
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R H 996.902 H |
Overthrow: a Day-by-Day Account of the Overthrow of Hawaii's Monarchy 100 years Ago. Honolulu, Honolulu Advertiser, 1992. 16 p. A special edition tabloid included in the November 19, 1992 Honolulu Advertiser. It provides a historical retelling of the events leading to the overthrow, with numerous illustrations. |
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H 320.15 C |
Poka Laenui (Hayden Burgess). Collection of papers on Hawaiian Sovereignty and Self- determination. Honolulu, Institute for the Advancement of Hawaiian Affairs, 1992. 44 p. A booklet incorporating several documents written over the years by the author who is also the director of IAHA. All accounts support his proposal of sovereignty and self-determination. |
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H 996.902 R |
Russ, William Adam. The Hawaiian Republic, 1894-98, and its Struggle to Win Annexation Selingsgrove, Pa., Susquehanna University Press, 1961. 398 p. Complicated U.S. politics which led to the annexation explained in detail. Sequel to The Hawaiian Revolution, 1893-94. |
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H 996.902 R91h |
Russ, William Adam The Hawaiian Revolution, 1893-94. Selingsgrove, Pa., Susquehanna University Press, 1959. 372 p. A scholarly investigation of the Hawaiian revolution and the U.S. interest in Hawaii. |
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H 996.9 T |
Tate, Merze. Hawaii: Reciprocity or Annexation. East Lansing, Michigan State University Press, 1968. 303 p. A scholarly treatment of reciprocity and annexation by a professor of history at Howard University. |
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H 996.9 T |
Taylor, Albert Pierce. Under Hawaiian Skies; A Narrative of the Romance, Adventure and History of the Hawaiian Islands; a Complete Historical Account. 2nd ed., Honolulu, Advertiser, 1926. 607 p. A personalized anecdotal history, well illustrated, and with the story of "Aloha 'oe." |
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Thurston, Lorrin Andrews. A Handbook on the Annexation of Hawaii. St. Joseph, Mich., A.B. Morse Co. n.d. 83 p. Lorrin Thurston, member of the Advisory Council of the Provisional Government and a supporter of annexation, gathers his own propaganda for his cause. |
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H 996.9 Th |
Thurston, Lorrin Andrews Memoirs of the Hawaiian Revolution. Honolulu, Advertiser, 1936. 664 p. Thurston, one of the prime movers in the deposition of Queen Lili'uokalani, gives his views of the events which caused her downfall. |
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R H 320.15 T |
Trask, Haunani-Kay. From a Native Daughter: Colonialism and Sovereignty in Hawaii. Monroe, ME: Common Courage Press, 1993. 301 p. |
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Two Weeks of Hawaiian History: A Brief Sketch of the Revolution of 1893. Honolulu, Hawaiian Gazette Co., 1893. 47 p. Events of the two weeks leading up to the revolution, beginning with Queen Lili'uokalani's preparation of a new constitution. A pro-overthrow account. |
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United States Congress. (53rd, 3rd session: 1894-1895), House. Affairs in Hawaii. Washington: Govt. Printing Office, 1895. 2 v. A comprehensive and complete set of Congressional documents and reports regarding the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the annexation of the Islands by the United States. Includes the famous Blount Report, President Cleveland's message of Dec. 18, 1893: "This military demonstration upon the soil of Honolulu was of itself an act of war..." (v.1, p. 451), Queen Lili'uokalani's proposed constitution of Jan. 14, 1893 and other messages, reports, documents. |
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U.S. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Hawaiian Islands. Report of the Committee on Foreign Relations. United States Senate, with accompanying testimony, and executive documents transmitted to Congress from January 1, 1893, to March 10, 1894. Washington, Govt. Printing Office, 1894. 2 v. Congressional investigation of the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani. The report by James H. Blount is in v.2, p. 1275-1958. |
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United States. Dept. of State. Papers relating to the mission of James H. Blount, United States Commissioner to the Hawaiian Islands. Washington, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, 1893. The report of James H. Blount, Special Commissioner of the Hawaiian Islands, stating his opposition to annexation. |
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United States. Dept. of State. Report of James H. Blount, Special Commissioner to the Hawaiian Islands. Washington, Govt. Printing Office, 1893? 37 p. Report of James Blount with details of events from his arrival to the islands, interviews and investigations. |
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United States. President (1893-1897: Cleveland). President's message relating to the Hawaiian Islands, December 18, 1893. Washington, Govt. Printing Office, 1893. 14 p. President Grover Cleveland's message stating that the overthrow of Lili'uokalani and the takeover of the islands was illegal and without the authority of Congress. |
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Wisniewski, Richard A. The Rise and Fall of the Hawaiian Kingdom: a Pictorial History. Honolulu, Pacific Basin Enterprises, 1979. 114 p. A concise picture history of Hawaii and its rulers from the birth of Kamehameha the Great to the establishment of the Territory of Hawaii in 1900. |
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Young, Lucien. The Boston at Hawaii or, the Observations and Impressions of a Naval Officer During a Stay of Fourteen Months in Those Islands on a Man-of-War. Washington D.C., Gibson Bros., 1898. 311 p. A U.S. Navy officer on the cruiser Boston describes the reign of Lili'uokalani, her overthrow, the Provisional Government and the Republic. Includes chapters on games, religion, land tenure, etc. |
| Chronology of Events | |
| c.750 A.D. | Arrival of the Polynesians |
| c.1758 | Birth of Kamehameha I |
| c.1775 | Birth of Kaumualii, future King of Kauai |
| 1778 Jan 18 | Discovery of Oahu and Kauai by Captain James Cook. On return voyage from the Northwest Passage Captain Cook discovered Island of Maui, November 26, and Hawaii, December 1. |
| 1779 Feb 14 | Death of Captain Cook at Kealakekua, Hawaii. |
| 1782 Jan | Death of Kalaniopuu, King of Hawaii. |
| 1792 Mar 5 | Arrival of Captain Vancouver at Kealakekua, Hawaii. |
| 1794 Feb 25 | Cession of Hawaii to Great Britain. |
| 1795 May |
Battle of Nuuanu and conquest of Oahu. Kamehameha I, King 1795 – May 8, 1819. Born 1758; died 1819. |
| 1796 | Liholiho (Kamehameha II) born in Hilo, Hawaii, of Kepluolani, wife of Kamehameha I. |
| 1810 | Cession of Kauai by Kaumualii. Islands became one kingdom under Kamehameha I. |
| 1813 Mar 17 | Birth of Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III) in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. |
| 1819 May 8 |
Kamehameha I died at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Liholiho (Kamehameha II) assumes sovereignty. Kamehameha II, King, May 20, 1819 – July 14, 1824. Born 1796; died 1824. |
| 1820 Mar 31 | Arrival of first American missionaries in brig “Thaddeus.” |
| 1823 Sep 16 | Death of Queen Keopuolani, mother of Liholiho (Kamehameha II) and Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III). (born c.1778) |
| 1824 May 26 | Death of Kaumualii, ex-king of Kauai. (born c.1780) Death of Queen Kamamalu in London. (born c.1803) |
| 1824 Jul 14 | Death of Liholiho (Kamehameha II) in London. |
| 1825 |
Kamehameha III (Kauikeaouli), King, June 6, 1825 – December 15, 1854. Born 1813; died 1854. |
| 1827 Feb 8 | Death of Kalanimolu. (born c.1768) |
| 1830, Dec 11 | Birth of Kamehameha V (Lot). |
| 1832 Jun 5 | Death of Queen Kaahumanu. (observed birth date, March 17, 1768) |
| 1833 Mar | Kamehameha III assumed absolute power of king. |
| 1834 Feb 9 | Birth of Kamehameha IV (Alexander Liholiho). |
| 1835 Jan 31 | Birth of King Lunalilo (William C. Lunalilo). |
| 1836 Jan 2 | Birth of Queen Dowager Emma. |
| 1836 Nov 16 | Birth of King Kalakaua (David Kalakaua). |
| 1837, Feb 2 | Marriage of Kamehameha III to Kalama, Daughter of Kapihe. |
| 1838 Sep 2 | Birth of Lydia Lili‘u Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamaka‘eha (Queen Lili‘uokalani) in Honolulu. |
| 1839 Apr 4 | Death of Premier Kinau. (born c.1805) |
| 1842 | Revised laws published. |
| 1842 Dec 19 | Recognition of independence by United States. |
| 1843 Feb 25 | Provisional cession of islands to Great Britain demanded by Lord George Paulet. Hawaiian flag taken down and British flags flown. |
| 1843 Jul 31 | Restoration of independence by Admiral Thomas. |
| 1845 May 20 | First legislature opened under new constitution. |
| 1846 Feb 11 | Land commission organized. |
| 1848 Jan 27 – Mar 7 | Great Mahele or land division. |
| 1851 Mar 10 | Islands placed provisionally under the protection of the United States. |
| 1852 Jun 14 | Constitution of 1852. Legislature and courts as instituted today. |
| 1853 Aug | Petition to king for annexation to U.S. sponsored by mostly commercial interests. |
| 1854 Jan | New petition for king to annexation to U.S. |
| 1854 Dec 15 |
Death of Kamehameha III. Kamehameha IV, (Alexander Liholiho), King, December 16, 1854 – November 30, 1863. Born 1834; died 1863. |
| 1856 Jun 19 | Marriage of Kamehameha IV to Emma Rooke. |
| 1862 Aug 27 | Death of Albert Edward, Prince of Hawaii; 4 years old. (born May 20, 1858). |
| 1862 Sep 16 | Lili‘uokalani and John O. Dominis were married at Haleakala and lived with his mother at Washington Place. |
| 1863 Nov 30 |
Death of Kamehameha IV. Kamehameha V (Prince Lot), King, November 30, 1863 – December 11, 1872. Born 1830; died 1872. |
| 1864 Aug 20 | New constitution decreed. |
| 1870 Sep 20 | Death of Queen Kalama, widow of Kamehameha III. (born c.1820) |
| 1872 Dec 11 | Death of Kamehameha V. No heir named. |
| 1873 Jan 8 |
Prince W. C. Lunalilo elected King by special session of the Legislature. Lunalilo, William Charles, King, January 8, 1873 – February 3, 1874. |
| 1874 Feb 3 | Death of King Lunalilo in Honolulu. No heir named. |
| 1874 Feb 12 |
Election of Hon. David Kalakaua as King of Hawaii by a special session of the Legislature. Kalakaua, David, King, February 12, 1874 – January 20, 1891. Born 1836; died 1891. |
| 1874 Feb 13 | Kalakaua proclaimed King. |
| 1874 Feb 14 | Prince W. P. Leleiohoku proclaimed heir-apparent. |
| 1875 Oct 16 | Birth of Princess Ka‘iulani. |
| 1876 Sep | Reciprocity treaty with U.S. enacted. |
| 1877 Apr 10 |
Death of Prince Leleiohoku. (born January 10, 1855) Princess Ka‘iulani proclaimed heir-apparent. |
| 1878 | Lili‘uokalani composed “Aloha Oe” after a weekend trip to Maunawili. |
| 1881 Jan 20 |
King Kalakaua sets out on a tour around the world. Princess Lili‘uokalani appointed regent. |
| 1881 Oct 29 | Return of King Kalakaua from world tour. |
| 1882 Nov | King Kalakaua moves into ‘Iolani Palace. |
| 1883 Feb 12 | Coronation of King Kalakaua |
| 1883 May 24 | Death of Princess Ruth Ke‘elikolani. (born June 17, 1826) |
| 1884 Oct 16 | Death of Bernice Pauahi Bishop. (born December 19, 1831) |
| 1885 Apr 24 | Death of Queen Emma, widow of Kamehameha IV. (born January 2, 1836) |
| 1887 | Reciprocity treaty extended. |
| 1887 Feb 2 | Death of Princess Likelike. (born January 12, 1851) |
| 1887 Jul 7 | New constitution proclaimed (Bayonet Constitution). |
| 1889 Jul 30 | Revolt to upset the constitution of 1887, led by Robert Wilcox. |
| 1891 Jan 20 | Death of King Kalakaua, in San Francisco. |
| 1891 Jan 29 |
Lili‘uokalani proclaimed Queen of the Hawaiian islands. Lili‘uokalani, Lydia K., Queen, January 29, 1891 – 1893. Born 1838; died 1917. |
| 1891 Aug 27 | Death of John Owen Dominis. (born March 3, 1832) |
| 1893 Jan 14 | Queen Lili‘uokalani announced that she would present a new constitution. This is later withdrawn. Annexation club formed by the Queen’s enemies. U.S. diplomat John Stevens threatened the landing of troops from American warships. |
| 1893 Jan 16 | Citizens “Committee of Safety” organized. |
| 1893 Jan 17 | Provisional government begun. |
| 1893 Feb 1 | Provisional protectorate proclaimed. U.S. flag raised on government buildings. Treaty of annexation written and signed by President Benjamin Harris. The new President, Grover Cleveland, had the treaty withdrawn and sent James Blount, investigator, to inquire into the circumstances of the revolution. |
| 1893 Dec 18 | Blount’s report to Cleveland is submitted to throne. Failed. |
| 1894 Jul 4 | Establishment of the Republic. Sanford B. Dole, first President. |
| 1895 Jan 6 | Counter-revolution to restore Lili‘uokalani to throne. Failed. |
| 1895 Jan 16 | Lili‘uokalani arrested and imprisoned in ‘Iolani Palace. |
| 1895 Jan 24 | Lili‘uokalani signs statement of abdication. |
| 1895 Feb 8 | The Queen was tried and convicted of treason. While sentenced to confinement in her room in ‘Iolani Palace, she composed “The Queen’s Prayer.” |
| 1896 Fall | Lili‘uokalani freed by the Government of the Republic. |
| 1898 Jul 8 | American annexation secured. |
| 1898 Aug 12 | U.S. flag raised in Honolulu. Hawaiian flag lowered. Lili‘uokalani remains secluded at Washington Place. |
| 1899 Mar 6 | Death of Princess Ka‘iulani. (born October 16, 1875) |
| 1917 Nov 11 | Death of Queen Lili‘uokalani at Washington Place. She was given a state funeral and her remains interred in the Royal Mausoleum. |
| Note: dates vary depending on the source. For consistency, the dates indicated in the files of the State Archives and the daily newspapers have been noted in this bibliography. | |
