Closed door (or membership) stores were discount stores that existed in the US since the late-1920s, when some retailers distributed … [Continue Reading...]
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‘Mama, Mama, my dear old Mama!’
, by Peter T Young
Joseph Fielding Smith, born November 13, 1838, was the first child of Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith. When Mary Fielding married Hyrum … [Continue Reading...]

Wailupe Naval Radio Station
, by Peter T Young
“Navy officials said they received a garbled radio message early today, purported to have been sent by Amelia Earhart, which indicated her … [Continue Reading...]
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These posts are part of a personal learning experience; I have been searching to learn more about the place I and my family were born, raised, and live (and love) – then, share what I have learned.
Because of my Planning work across the Islands, as well as previously serving as Director of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Managing Director for Hawaiʻi County, I have had the opportunity to see some places and deal with some issues that many others have not had, nor will have, the same opportunity.
So, I am sharing some insights, events and places with others. These informal historic summaries are presented for personal, non-commercial and/or educational purposes. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks, Peter.
