Betsy Tamanaha and Earl Shimabukuro

Betsy Tamanaha and Earl Shimabukuro

Siblings Betsy Tamanaha (née  Shimabukuro) and Earl Shimbakuro recount stories of growing up on the Shimabukuro Camp. Their resilient single mom did a variety of jobs to make ends meet, including making lauhala hats and washing laundry for the plantation workers. Betsy and Earl remember the activities and games they played to pass the time. They also recount their journeys from Kohala, to college and back to Hawaii, and the plantation values that propelled them to excel in life.

Interview Clips

Betsy’s Story Part 1

If You Have a Desire…

Betsy’s Story Part 2

Visiting Kohala

He Was My Model

Earl’s Story

How Earl Met His Young Bride

Introduction

Memories of Mom

Earl’s Wife Goes to College

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