Vintage souvenir photographs from Hawaii Territory , dating roughly around 1927 taken by US Army soldiers stationed there. Largest measure 5 X 8 inches in size (13 X 20cm).
The collection depicts historical landscape scenes, agricultural practices, and local botanical highlights from the Territory of Hawaii.
Key Elements of the Collection
- Front Imagery: The cards feature iconic landmarks and sights such as Moanalua Gardens (inscribed "Moanalua Gardens, Honolulu, T.H."), pineapples fields ("The Beginning of Pineapple Ice Cream"), volcanic features ("The Seething Lava Pit"), and lush palm-lined avenues.
- Handwritten Descriptions: The backs of the cards contain educational notes handwritten by a traveler. One detailed inscription describes how the local staple food poi is made from mashed taro leaves, while another card contains a paragraph detailing a tropical fruit called the Papaia (papaya).