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“On the Beach at Waikiki”

Object Details

Description
This sheet music is for the song “On the Beach at Waikiki or the Golden Hula.” They lyrics were written by G. H. Stover and the music was composed by Henry Kailimai, and the song was arranged by Sonny Cunha. The sheet music was published by Sherman, Clay & Company of San Francisco, California in 1916. The song is “respectfully dedicated to Marta Golden” and the bright yellow cover features a black and white photo of Waikiki Beach.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
composer
Kailimai, Henry
lyricist
Stover, G. H.
publisher
Sherman, Clay and Co.
publishing date
1915
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 3/4 in x 10 1/2 in; 34.925 cm x 26.67 cm
Object Name
sheet music

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