Hawaiiana is a popular term
of academia used in reference to history
and various aspects of the culture of Hawai'i
, currently a
region and state of the United States
. The term is used especially in reflection
of the periods of
antiquity and the
Kingdom of Hawai'i era. Hawaiiana
has become increasingly popular among students of
history and
sociology
throughout the world.
The principal repository of Hawaiiana is the
Princess Bernice
Pauahi Bishop Museum
in Honolulu
on the
island of O'ahu
. The
institution is also called the Hawai'i State Museum of Natural and
Cultural History and often shares artifacts and information with
other institutions globally for the sake of research and
study.
The term "Hawaiiana" was coined in 1948 by Hawaiian
entertainer and cultural expert,
Nona Beamer.
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