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'Iolani School Archives: ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi & Primary Source Research

The ‘Iolani School Archives collects, organizes, preserves and provides access to historical records of ‘Iolani School.

 


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Teaching with Primary Sources

*Also see the Teaching and Primary Sources box in the Links tab of this guide.

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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi courses & Archives

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Faculty!

The study of a language includes the study of the history and culture of the peoples who speak that language. During such research, it is important to identify the various types of institutions that are potential credible sources of information and to be able to interpret resources.

 

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi & Primary Source Research

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Level: 1A

 

Location: ʻIolani School Archives

 

Pre-visit prep:

 

 

Time allotted: 44 min minimum

  • Welcome & Introduction = 15 min
  • 7 min stations x 3 = 21 min
  • 1 min transitions x 3 = 3 min
  • Conclusion & Reflection on "Important Questions" = 5 min

 

 

Materials:
Each student must bring:

  • iPad (school issued)

 

Welcome & Introduction to Archives:

  • What is an archive?
    • Type of materials
      • Books / photographs / video, etc.
      • Mass produced or rare / unique?
    • Focus - "Context Funnel" gif

      Context Funnel image

    • Organization - archive vs. library
      • creator vs. subject
      • aggregate & context
  • What is an primary source?
    • First-hand account, etc.
    • Ethics / Evolution of collecting, stewardship, dissemination
      • Historically - "power" to collect & have a voice
      • Object handling / cultural & ceremonial considerations
    • Interpreting primary sources - "Important Questions"
    • In research, how might a primary source be valuable?
      [makes history come alive, personifies history]
  • What is an archivist?
    • Care for the historical items
    • Training
  • Station and writing reflection instructions
    • Accessing the worksheet of questions
    • Divide into groups

 

 

Stations - Applying New Knowledge

Station 1: ʻIolani History exhibit
ʻIolani School has a long history beginning as a Kingdom era institution. This station allows students to see images of campus buildings & grounds; events; and the people who have been its life.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Social Issues}:
Do you think that archives, libraries, and museums are important?
Do they contribute positively to society? Why or why not?

 

Station 2: Father Bray, Seabiscuit, & Eddie Hamada
This station explores the beginnings of the school's One Team ethos and the values which form its foundation.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Topic Comprehension}:
Considering the focus of the ʻIolani School Archives, why is Seabiscuit's horseshoe part of the collection?

 

Station 3: WWII
Featuring WWII-era student publications, art and images, this station shows how a world event impacted ʻIolani School and its community.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Information Literacy}:
How do the primary source items at this station convey the turbulence of the time period? Give examples.

 

 

Conclusion - Summarize & reflect as a group

  • Reflect on the "Important Questions" list
    • What impacted you most about the questions?
    • Was there anything surprising?
  • Hawaiʻi resources & collecting institutions

 

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Level: 2

 

Location: ʻIolani School Archives

 

Pre-visit prep:

 

 

Time allotted: 44 min minimum

  • Welcome & Introduction = 15 min
  • 7 min stations x 3 = 21 min
  • 1 min transitions x 3 = 3 min
  • Conclusion & Reflection on "Important Questions" = 5 min

 

 

Materials:
Each student must bring:

  • iPad (school issued)

 

Welcome & Introduction to Archives:

  • What is an archive?
    • Type of materials
      • Books / photographs / video, etc.
      • Mass produced or rare / unique?
    • Focus - "Context Funnel" gif

      Context Funnel image

    • Organization - archive vs. library
      This will be important for you to know during your second semester research projects for this class.
      • creator vs. subject
      • aggregate & context
  • What is an primary source?
    • First-hand account, etc.
    • Ethics / Evolution of collecting, stewardship, dissemination
      • Historically - "power" to collect & have a voice
      • Object handling / cultural & ceremonial considerations
    • Interpreting primary sources - "Important Questions"
    • In research, how might a primary source be valuable?
      [makes history come alive, personifies history]
  • What is an archivist?
    • Care for the historical items
    • Training
  • Station and writing reflection instructions
    • Accessing the worksheet of questions
    • Divide into groups

 

 

Stations - Applying New Knowledge

Station 1: ʻIolani History exhibit
ʻIolani School has a long history beginning as a Kingdom era institution. This station allows students to see images of campus buildings & grounds; events; and the people who have been its life.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Social Issues}:
Do you think that archives, libraries, and museums are important?
Do they contribute positively to society? Why or why not?

 

Station 2: Father Bray, Seabiscuit, & Eddie Hamada
This station explores the beginnings of the school's One Team ethos and the values which form its foundation.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Topic Comprehension}:
Considering the focus of the ʻIolani School Archives, why is Seabiscuit's horseshoe part of the collection?

 

Station 3: WWII
Featuring WWII-era student publications, art and images, this station shows how a world event impacted ʻIolani School and its community.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Information Literacy}:
How do the primary source items at this station convey the turbulence of the time period? Give examples.

 

 

Conclusion - Summarize & reflect as a group

  • Reflect on the "Important Questions" list
    • What impacted you most about the questions?
    • Was there anything surprising?
  • Hawaiʻi resources & collecting institutions

 

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Level: 4/5H

 

Location: ʻIolani School Archives

 

Pre-visit prep:

 

 

Time allotted: 44 min minimum

  • Welcome & Introduction = 15 min
  • 7 min stations x 3 = 21 min
  • 1 min transitions x 3 = 3 min
  • Conclusion & Reflection on "Important Questions" = 5 min

 

 

Materials:
Each student must bring:

  • iPad (school issued)

 

Welcome & Introduction to Archives:

  • What is an archive?
    • Type of materials
      • Books / photographs / video, etc.
      • Mass produced or rare / unique?
    • Focus - "Context Funnel" gif

      Context Funnel image

    • Organization - archive vs. library
      • creator vs. subject
      • aggregate & context
  • What is an primary source?
    • First-hand account, etc.
    • Ethics / Evolution of collecting, stewardship, dissemination
      • Historically - "power" to collect & have a voice
      • Object handling / cultural & ceremonial considerations
    • Interpreting primary sources - "Important Questions"
    • In research, how might a primary source be valuable?
      [makes history come alive, personifies history]
  • What is an archivist?
    • Care for the historical items
    • Training
  • Station and writing reflection instructions
    • Accessing the worksheet of questions
    • Divide into groups

 

 

Stations - Applying New Knowledge

Station 1: ʻIolani History exhibit
ʻIolani School has a long history beginning as a Kingdom era institution. This station allows students to see images of campus buildings & grounds; events; and the people who have been its life.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Social Issues}:
Do you think that archives, libraries, and museums are important?
Do they contribute positively to society? Why or why not?

 

Station 2: Father Bray, Seabiscuit, & Eddie Hamada
This station explores the beginnings of the school's One Team ethos and the values which form its foundation.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Topic Comprehension}:
Considering the focus of the ʻIolani School Archives, why is Seabiscuit's horseshoe part of the collection?

 

Station 3: WWII
Featuring WWII-era student publications, art and images, this station shows how a world event impacted ʻIolani School and its community.
-->Writing assignment - prompt {Information Literacy}:
How do the primary source items at this station convey the turbulence of the time period? Give examples.

 

 

Conclusion - Summarize & reflect as a group

  • Reflect on the "Important Questions" list
    • What impacted you most about the questions?
    • Was there anything surprising?
  • Hawaiʻi resources & collecting institutions

 

Hawai'i Resources

Hawai'i State Archives


University of Hawai'i


Bishop Museum


Hula Preservation Society



Ka'iwakīloumoku - Kamehameha Schools


Legislative Research

Important Questions in the Study of Primary Sources infographic

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Thanks for reviewing a draft of
"Important Questions" go to
Dr. Melissa Perkins,
'Iolani School History Faculty
2021 Hawai'i History Teacher of the Year

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