Program

Public Programs: Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations

Period of Performance

10/1/1977 - 9/30/1978

Funding Totals

$57,510.00 (approved)
$57,510.00 (awarded)


Implementation of Hawaii Bicentennial Exhibition of Cook Voyage Ethonographic Artifacts

FAIN: GM-11373-78

Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC 20560-0001)
Adrienne Kaeppler (Project Director: October 1977 to present)

To interpret documented Pacific treasures, ethnographic artifacts from Cook's voyages (1768-1779), shown together for the first time anywhere in the world. Permanent and temporary printed materials, original and rare graphic materials from the Bishop Museum collection, and an extensive lecture series will all be a part of the project. Audience reached will include residents above the 3rd grade level, visitors to Hawaii, students and scholars.