Interview with Ronald Square Goya

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tsunamis_04.pdf (25.28 MB)

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1998

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Piianaia, Nancy

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A Hilo native remembers his parents and growing up in Shinmachi. He recalls his family's service station/grocery store. His arranged marriage and long-distance engagement are also discussed. Includes effects of World War II on the Big Island: martial law, rationing, blackouts, and military presence. Describes fountain business and loco moco and volcano sundae specialties. The 1946 and 1960 tsunamis are remembered, including eye-witness accounts, damages, and long-term impact. Interviewed with May Goya.
service station owner, storekeeper, fountain owner; Okinawan; male
Interview conducted in English.

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Business, Food, Natural Disasters, South Hilo (district), World War II

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http://hdl.handle.net/10125/30338

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3 hr, 35 min
82 pages

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Hilo, Hawaii (island)

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DU629 .H28 T78 2000

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Tsunamis Remembered: Oral Histories of Survivors and Observers in Hawai‘i
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