Oral History Finding Aid: George Naope

dc.contributor.author Hula Preservation Society
dc.date.accessioned 2022-03-31T21:13:32Z
dc.date.available 2022-03-31T21:13:32Z
dc.date.issued 2022
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10524/65813
dc.subject Hula
dc.title Oral History Finding Aid: George Naope
dcterms.abstract Besides HPS founder Auntie Nona Beamer, Uncle George was probably the most high-profile kūpuna we worked with through HPS. He was well-known as founder of the Merrie Monarch Festival, a dapper dresser, and a man who loved to “party.” Fortunately, like those closest to him, we were also able to experience the private Uncle George who was thoughtful, politically aware, deeply kind, loved children, would give the shirt off his back to help someone, and who had the most interesting and unique life journey in hula and music. His talents were recognized from an early age and that set him on his lifelong path in the culture. The first official thing we did with him through HPS was a panel discussion in 2001 at the inaugural World Conference on Hula in Hilo. From 2001 until his passing, Uncle was the foundation of every public program HPS did, no matter what island, time of year, or event. In addition to the solo oral history sessions, this time spent with Uncle George, all of which is documented, is a treasured gift to future generations. Uncle committed himself to the mission of HPS, and we will be forever grateful.
dcterms.dateCopyrighted 2021
dcterms.description Oral history finding aid of interviews with George Lanakilakeikiahialii Naope who was born in Kalihi, Kona, O'ahu in 1928. Interview footage and transcripts are available in the Hula Preservation Society library. For questions regarding materials referenced herein, and/or Access & Use of content, please contact them.
dcterms.extent 16 pages
dcterms.format Finding aid
dcterms.language eng
dcterms.publisher Hula Preservation Society
dcterms.rights In Copyright
dcterms.rightsHolder Hula Preservation Society
dcterms.type Text
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