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Historical Overview (or dates n' notes)

1899: Carter becomes Thelma Parker's legal guardian
"Carter was a big man with a gentle smile. His voice had the timbre of sincerity and friendliness, and he had a no nonsense, decisive manner (117, Brennan).
1937: Management of Parker Trust passed from A.W Carter to his son, Hartwell.
1971: Rubel and Lent Management

1984: Robert Hind Management
"Beyond any doubt, it was considered a bold, almost suicidal initiative for Parker Ranch management to consider wholesale marketing of the cattle to any institution other than HMCo (257, Bergin)."
"Hind's most significant contribution to Parker Ranch and the entire Hawaiian ranching industry was establishing Canada as a viable outlet for island calves (263)."
1986: Mayor Frank Fasi proposed Oahu feedlot as a bus barn for Honolulu Rapid Transit / condemn packinghouse area on Middle Street.
1993: Oahu feedlot closes it's last pen of cattle.

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