Presentation to focus on Joseph Nawahi

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The Lyman Museum in Hilo will present Joseph Nawahi’s videobiography, produced by the University of Hawaii at Manoa Center for Biographical Research, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10.

The Lyman Museum in Hilo will present Joseph Nawahi’s videobiography, produced by the University of Hawaii at Manoa Center for Biographical Research, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10.

UHH’s Kalena Silva will lead a discussion following the documentary screening. Among the many talents of Joseph Nawahi was a remarkable artistry in oils.

“Sadly, only a few of his works survive, but Joseph Nawahi was much more: writer, teacher, attorney, legislator, publisher of a Hawaiian-language newspaper and advisor to Queen Lili‘uokalani,” said Lyman spokeswoman Christine Vana.

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“His writings, speeches and acts in support of Hawaii’s independence define him as a true Hawaiian patriot.”

Admission is $3; free for museum members. Seating is limited to 65 persons on a first-come, first-seated basis. Additional parking is available at Hilo Union School. The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum, located at 276 Haili St. in downtown Hilo, is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For additional information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.