Violet Oliver
Violet Oliver (née Hussey) shares her family history, including her great grandfather Alexander Hussey, who came from Nantucket and built some historical buildings in Kohala, including the Kalahikiola Church and the altar at St. Augustine’s Church. She shares the migration story of her family and her father’s involvement with building and managing the Kohala Ditch. Violet recounts memories of her childhood living and playing in Wiaiapuka. She also talks about life after plantation closure and gives advice to make the most out of every day and treat everyone and everything well.
Interview Clips
Relocating After Plantation Closure | Violet Oliver | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Violet Oliver. Subject: Relocating After Plantation Closure. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more ... Read more
Advice: Make the Most of Every Day | Violet Oliver | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Violet Oliver. Subject: Advice: Make the Most of Every Day. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more o... Read more
Memories of Kohala Schools | Violet Oliver | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Violet Oliver. Subject: Memories of Kohala Schools. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral hist... Read more
Hussey Family History | Violet Oliver | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Violet Oliver. Subject: Hussey Family History. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history s... Read more
Learning How to Drive on the Plantation | Violet Oliver | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Violet Oliver. Subject: Learning How to Drive on the Plantation. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for m... Read more
A Brief Family Origin Story | Violet Oliver | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Violet Oliver. Subject: A Brief Family Origin Story. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral his... Read more
Introduction and Growing Up Near the Flumes | Violet Oliver | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Violet Oliver. Subject: Introduction and Growing Up Near the Flumes. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com f... Read more
