Letter to William R. Norwood from Mr. Akiyama June 15, 1964

Author:

Akiyama, Mitsuo

Title:

Letter to William R. Norwood from Mr. Akiyama June 15, 1964

Year:

1964

Volume:

LetterBox

Subject:

Correspondence Dedication Kuiper, Gerard Burns Highway

Summary:

Alika Herring has started the testing work on June 13th. The dome was completed on June 11. S. K. Oda, Ltd. of Hilo was given the contract to make the concrete foundation. The wooden platform within the dome was completed by volunteers. Dr. Kuiper is scheduled to be in Hilo from July 16 to 23. July 20 was tentatively suggested as the date for dedication ceremony. A preliminary schedule was also described in the letter. Also mentioned naming the access road as "Burns Highway."

Date:

June 15, 1964

Collection:

Akiyama