Interview with William Cook

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1986

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Hodges, Iwalani

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Cook, William

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A former beach boy talks about his childhood homes in Waikiki; father's restaurants, including Cook's Place in the former beach home of Prince Kuhio; neighbor families; schooling; taxi business; and changes in Waikiki and tourists. He also covers the Outrigger Canoe Club, including its layout, canoes, competitors, beach services (which he ran in 1963 - 64); surfing and surfboards; and canoe races.
beach boy, beach service manager, taxi driver, taxi service owner; Caucasian; male
Interview conducted in English.

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Canoes, Hotels and Restaurants, Organizations, Sports, Tourism

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http://hdl.handle.net/10125/30406

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1 hr, 5 min
28 pages

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Interview

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Waikiki, Oahu

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DU629 .W44 W3 1988

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Waikiki, 1910–1985: Oral Histories

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