Melvin Yanos
Melvin Yanos tells us the history of the Filipino plantation worker and speaks about his own family that migrated from the Philippines to work on the sugar plantation. He traces his life from growing up in Kohala, to college at Cornell University, and his journey working in hospitality that eventually brought him back to Kohala to live and work. Always at the core is the value of education, which the Filipino culture holds dear. As he has lived in Kohala over his lifetime, Melvin also shares his observations on how Kohala has changed over time.
Interview Clips
Introduction | Mel Yanos | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Mel Yanos. Subject: Introduction. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history stories.
From Cornell to a Career in Hospitality and Back to Kohala | Mel Yanos | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Mel Yanos. Subject: From Cornell to a Career in Hospitality and Back to Kohala. Visit www.kohalaoralhistorypr... Read more
Changing Community Values Over Time | Mel Yanos | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Mel Yanos. Subject: Changing Community Values Over Time. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral... Read more
Plantation Life for the Filipinos | Mel Yanos | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Mel Yanos. Subject: Plantation Life for the Filipinos. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral h... Read more
The Value of Education in the Filipino Culture | Mel Yanos | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Mel Yanos. Subject: The Value of Education in the Filipino Culture. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com fo... Read more