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History of Hawaii Rangelands and Ranching

  • A History of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
    (Wallace C. Mitchell. 1991. CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
    While much has changed in the structure of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) since 1994, this history presents the highlights of the research, extension, and instructional programs of the college.

  • History of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station
    (CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
    Brief history and historic photos of the first Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station in Makiki Valley, Oahu.

  • Paniolo Hall of Fame
    (Oahu Cattlemen's Association)
    Selecting "Index of Names" gives access to brief biographies and photos of all of the members of the Paniolo Hall of Fame since 1999. Complete transcripts of the oral interviews are available for some members.

  • A Short History of Cattle and Range Management in Hawaii (PDF file - 67 KB)
    (Kepa Maly and Bruce A. Wilcox. 2000. Rangelands 22(5): 21-23)
    Discusses changes in land management practices in Hawaii since European contact, the early effects of wild livestock, and short history of ranching.

  • A Short History of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, 1901-1982
    (Beatrice H. Krauss. CTAHR, University of Hawaii at Manoa)
    This unpublished history of the Experiment Station was written by the late Beatrice Krauss in two parts The first part covers the years 1901-1976 and was originally written to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. The second part brings the history up to the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the University of Hawaii, 1907-1982.