Yesterday I began a new series on my families adventures in Yap and the outer Islands of Yap in 1966, before I was even born. None of these pictures have been published before and I hope you folks enjoy seeing them.
I’ll continue it today without any commentary. I’m sending pictures off to my uncles and mom and letting them comment on them… however, I don’t want to overwhelm them w/ all of the pictures I have.
They are welcome to comment here if they want to.
In the following pictures… I just wanted to introduce you to my Grandparents, my mom and my two uncles who will be in a lot of the pictures that I will be posting.
Dr. Perry and Elizabeth Rowe, my grandparents, arriving on Satawal Atoll in 1966 (© Damon Tucker)
Sitting patiently listening to the islanders talk. (© Damon Tucker)
My Mom's Youngest brother, Uncle Bob and a local friend (© Damon Tucker)
My Mom's Oldest Brother, Uncle Mike and two locals ( © Damon Tucker)
Uncle Bob with some more respected elderly. (© Damon Tucker)
- Part I: Introduction
- Part III: Moms Tale of Arrival
- Part IV: A Yapese Party
- Part V: The Homes and Structures of Yap
- Part VI: Quotes from the Diary (Part A) – “I managed to get away from Antonio…“
- Part VII: Quotes from the Diary (Part B) – “...Now our soda is out of the refrigerator and the baby is in it.”
- Part VIII: The People
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Wow…these are people from my island (Satawal) in Yap.
Wow what a great story! I love the pictures what a step back into time! Thank you for sharing!
I stumbled on this site when I was searching for Yap Island seafood. I am a Yapese and I thought these pictures were really great. I wasn’t even born then, but my parents were young back then. The history is very well described and for old photos, they’re pretty clear. Great job!
Bridget
This is such a great story — I want to hear more about their adventures there.
More is coming
I’m at a loss for words. Thanks for sharing!
Really cool pictures, thank for sharing your history.
Aloha,
Keahi
Damon, these are really great! Keep posting!