Boyd Bond

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

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