Masjid Salam
Photograph taken outside Masjid Salam at the funeral of an African taxi driver who was killed by a passenger. The mosque was too full inside, so some drivers opted to pray outside.
Yellow Cab Strike Today
Photograph believed to be from the May 19th, 1998 Strike outside of City Hall.
Justice Respect Dignity Banner
Photograph from the Lease Drivers Coalition's first ever action in August 1997. Lease Drivers Coalition members formed a motorcade from 14th Street to City Hall. The banner reads "Justice. Respect. Dignity." In 1998, the word "Rights" was added to the slogan and it became what it is today, "Justice. Rights. Respect. Dignity."
Stop GPS Strike
Photograph from a strike in 2007 against the GPS systems tracking drivers.
"Support Our Fight" Sign
Photograph from the Lease Drivers Coalition's first ever action in August 1997. Lease Drivers Coalition members formed a motorcade from 14th Street to City Hall in protest of Mayor Giuliani's actions against taxi drivers. An estimated 2,000 cabs participated in the action.
J.D. Watumull
Photograph of J.D. Watumull, the son of Gulab Watumull, in front of a Watumull's store. Photo credited to Hawaii Newspaper Agency, and dated June 19, 1985.
Gulab Watumull
Photography of Gulab Watumull speaking with customers. Photo credited to Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
East India Store window decorated for Indian independence
Storefront of the East India Store (Waikiki Branch) decorated for the occasion of India's independence. A sign reads "To Celebrate India's Independence, August 15, 1947 - Friday, The Watumull Store Extends Open House." Photo credited to Salart Studios.
Store window decorated for Indian independence
Photograph of one of the Watumull stores decorated for the occasion of India's independence. A sign reads "To Celebrate India's Independence, August 15, 1947 - Friday, The Watumull Store Extends Open House, Refreshments Served, 10% Discount On All Purchases, Entire Proceeds of Today's Business Will Be Donated to Indian Charities." Photo credited to Salart Studios.