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Full-Text Articles in Micronesian Studies
The Past As "Ahead": A Circular History Of Modern Chamorro Activism, Gabby Lupola
The Past As "Ahead": A Circular History Of Modern Chamorro Activism, Gabby Lupola
Pomona Senior Theses
This is not a traditional thesis of the Pomona College History Department. Spanning over a century from start to finish, this work tracks the history of Guam’s political status from 1898 to 2021. To support such a lengthy timeline, snapshots of key events and trends are recounted each chapter. Chapter 1 focuses on the Spanish-American War and the local struggle for acting governorship. Chapter 2 documents the impact of World War II, the Organic Act of Guam, modernization and early Chamorro activism on island. Chapter 3 depicts the evolution of late 20th century Chamorro activism through a model of …
Colonization To Construction: Bridging The Gap Between Ancient Chamorro, Spanish Colonial & Modern Architecture On Guam, Dominic J. Lizama
Colonization To Construction: Bridging The Gap Between Ancient Chamorro, Spanish Colonial & Modern Architecture On Guam, Dominic J. Lizama
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Guam is an island in the Marianas that, over time, has experienced a rich cultural history brought about by its exposure to colonization, natural disasters, warfare and the continual influx of people and culture. Therefore, the architecture that exists on the island is one that divides itself into four distinct styles with each as a response to external forces that affected the island. By researching each of these styles, one is able to fully understand the holistic view of Guam’s history in order to design architecture that reflects the past with anticipation for the future. This thesis works to explore …
Gani Revisited: A Historical Overview Of The Mariana Archipelago’S Northern Islands, Scott Russell
Gani Revisited: A Historical Overview Of The Mariana Archipelago’S Northern Islands, Scott Russell
Pacific Studies
The small volcanic islands composing the northern half of the Mariana Archipelago have received little scholarly attention, a situation resulting from their difficult access and small size. Limited archaeological research suggests that these islands, now commonly referred to as the “Northern Islands,” were settled by at least a.d. 1300, and at the time of initial European contact in the early 1500s, all but two had sizable resident populations. During the early mission period, the Northern Islands were the last strongholds of traditional Chamorro culture until their residents were forcibly resettled into church villages on Saipan and Guam in the late …
Employment Status, Ethnicity, And Alcohol Use In Guam, Thomas K. Pinhey
Employment Status, Ethnicity, And Alcohol Use In Guam, Thomas K. Pinhey
Pacific Studies
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Hiro Kurashina's Review Of William N. Morgan's Prehistoric Architecture In Micronesia, Hiro Kurashina
Hiro Kurashina's Review Of William N. Morgan's Prehistoric Architecture In Micronesia, Hiro Kurashina
Pacific Studies
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