Samuel kamakau (october 29, 1815 – september 5, 1876) was a hawaiian historian and scholar. He wrote a series of newspaper articles from 1866 to 1871 that are generally regarded as the most detailed history of hawaii during that period. He also served in a number of government positions, such as judge and legislator. Caption reads s. M. Kamakau, hawaiian historian. From a damaged daguerreotype owned by mrs. Benj. L. Kamakau of napoopoo, kona, hawaii. Photographed and re-touched by a. R. Gurrey, jr. Date: c. before 1917.
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