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An online archive of my paper ephemera collection, Arkiva Tropika celebrates not just Polynesian Pop, but also the classic heyday of all tropical (& tropical themed) restaurants, hotels, bars, etc.
From Florida to Fiji, from Haiti to Hawaii, from Seattle to Samoa, Arkiva Tropika is about the classic island imagery of tourism. Created as a way to both share and organize my collection, it consists largely of menus, yet also includes postcards, photos, brochures, matchbooks, and other paper ephemera from tropical themed environments, which are mostly pre-1970.
Images of items in the collection are added here on a regular basis. To get started, do a search, select a tag, or just dive right in here with the most recent additions. Enjoy! -Mimi Payne
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June 15, 2008, 11:53 AM
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late 1940's postcard
postcard from Gene's Hawaiian Village - Los Angeles, CA
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June 15, 2008, 11:44 AM
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late 1940's/ early 1950's matchcover
matchcover from Gene's Hawaiian Village - Los Angeles CA
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June 15, 2008, 11:41 AM
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late 1940's/ early 1950's matchcover
matchcover from Gene's Hawaiian Village - Los Angeles CA
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June 7, 2008, 8:44 AM
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1960's drink coaster
drink coaster from Mai Kai - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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April 17, 2008, 4:27 PM
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1950's cocktail menu, front cover
cocktail menu from Driftwood Room - Los Angeles, CA
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April 14, 2008, 8:00 AM
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1939 dinner menu, front cover
dinner menu from Hawaiian Blue Room - New Orleans, LA
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March 27, 2008, 9:02 AM
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cocktail menu, front cover
Blossom Room cocktail menu from Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - Hollywood, CA
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March 27, 2008, 9:00 AM
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cocktail menu, inside view
Blossom Room cocktail menu from Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - Hollywood, CA
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March 26, 2008, 8:13 AM
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cocktail menu, back cover
Blossom Room cocktail menu from Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - Hollywood, CA
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March 10, 2008, 7:15 AM
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1950s-'60s matchcover
matchcover from Queen's Surf - Honolulu, Hawaii
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March 10, 2008, 7:13 AM
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1950s-'60s matchcover
matchcover from Queen's Surf - Honolulu, Hawaii
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March 3, 2008, 7:26 AM
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1940s-'50s drink coaster
drink coaster from Trader Vic's - Honolulu, Hawaii
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February 19, 2008, 6:20 AM
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1960s brochure, from the Beachbum Berry collection
brochure from Kelbo's - Los Angeles, CA
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February 19, 2008, 6:19 AM
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1960s brochure, from the Beachbum Berry collection
brochure from Kelbo's - Los Angeles, CA
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February 19, 2008, 6:18 AM
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1960s brochure, from the Beachbum Berry collection
brochure from Kelbo's - Los Angeles, CA
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