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Thread #94524   Message #1830302
Posted By: mg
08-Sep-06 - 06:53 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Kanaka (Hawaiian) chanteymen
Subject: RE: Folklore: Kanaka (Hawaian) chanteymen
There are two towns I know of around here with Hawaian names: Aloha Oregon and Kalama Washington. The Hawaians at one time (I think it needs another I or two) were the most numerous employees, if indeed they could be called that as their arrangements were between the king and HB, if I heard correctly of the HB fort in Vancouver. They canooed up to Kalama at least and they were also pile drivers. I can't figure out how that was done. Many of them stayed in the area. mg