Collections – UHM University Archives, Marion Kelly
Repository name: UH Mānoa Library, University Archives and Manuscript Collections
Address: 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822
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MATERIALS
Source of records: Marion Kelly Papers
Subjects, events, etc. covered: As an archaeologist and professor in Mānoa, Kelly’s papers are categorized into presentations, testimony, and publications capturing the view of those opposed to H-3 construction. Particularly concerned with the preservation of land and Hawaiian knowledge, her publications and presentations discuss the history and preservation of heiau such as Kukuiokane, Hale o Papa, and Pohaku ka Luahine. She shares extensive knowledge about land ownership, farming, land tenure, and policy around land from the Hawaiian Kingdom until 1992. Publication titled “Land Use in the ‘Ili of Luluku, Kane‘ohe, Ko’olaupoko, O‘ahu” prepared for Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and US Army Corps of Engineers in 1975 contains primary source interviews with farmers in the aforementioned area along with stories throughout history. A common theme throughout her work includes advocating for Hawaiian involvement in every level of historic preservation and archaeological studies supported by historical research and primary source documents. Types of documents include correspondence, reports, interviews, and application review of archaeological studies.
Date range of records: Relevant files between 1975-1992
Volume/extent: Four boxes
Restrictions, if any: None beyond retaining full ownership for intellectual property. Permission is required for publication.
Citation or location information (call number, collection number, record group, series, box, etc.) that would help a researcher request the materials:
Anything digitized already?
No
Parties mentioned:
- Department of Land and Natural Resources
- State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR)
- Bishop Museum
- Parsons Bricherhoff-Hirota
- Ralph T. Segawa (FHA)
- Jane L. Silverman (Hawaiʻi state historic preservation officer)
- Thomas S. Dye (field director dept. anthropology)
- Paul Cleghorn (Bishop)
- Jane Allen (Bishop)
- Lela Hubbard (community advocate)
- Don Hibbard (director, historic preservation program)
- Dr. Robert Spear (Bishop)
- Hawaiʻi’s Thousand Friends – involved in historic preservation
- Buddy Neller – archaeologist, OHA
- Don Hibbard – archaeologist, historic sites, state parks, DLNR
- Betty Ichimura – secretary, review board
- Aki Sinoto – archaeologist, Bishop Museum
- Sanchez, Shiroma, Uechi, Stevens, Kawaʻa families interviewed from Luluku