Boyd Bond
Boyd Bond describes his upbringing as a member of the Bond Family, who played an integral part in the history of Kohala. He’s a fifth generation descendent of Dr. Elias Bond, a missionary who came to Kohala in 1841. Over the years, the Bonds built a collection of buildings and homestead (now called the Bond Historic District), including the Kalahikiola Church and the Kohala Seminary. In 1862 Dr. Bond built the Kohala Sugar Plantation. Boyd also describes his kuleana in carrying forth the history and the legacy of his family and Kohala.
Recording date: 7/3/22
Location: Kohala Reunion, Kamahemeha Park, Kapa’au, Kohala
Videographer: Lucas Manuel-Scheibe
Video editor: Klara Bixenmann, Hawai’i Community College
Interview Clips
Memories of the 'Iole Blacksmith | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Memories of the 'Iole Blacksmith. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral hi... Read more
The End of Plantation Days | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: The End of Plantation Days. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history ... Read more
Kohala Soars Above Adversity | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Kohala Soars Above Adversity. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral histor... Read more
Carrying Forth the Legacy | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Carrying Forth the Legacy. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history s... Read more
Bond Family History | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Bond Family History. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history stories... Read more
Sugar Baby | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Sugar Baby. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history stories.
Becoming a Storyteller | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Becoming a Storyteller. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history stor... Read more
Growing Up as a Sugar Baby | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Growing Up as a Sugar Baby. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history ... Read more
Life Post Plantation for the Bond Family | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Life Post Plantation for the Bond Family. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more... Read more
Follow Your Joy | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Follow Your Joy. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history stories.
Memories of Uncle Lyman | Boyd Bond | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Boyd Bond. Subject: Memories of Uncle Lyman. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history sto... Read more