Micronesian Monthly 1952 V01 11

Micronesian Monthly 1952 V01 11. Micronesian Monthly (Report). Fort Ruger, O'ahu, HI: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. September 1952. p. 26.

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Abstract: Beginning in 1951, the Headquarters for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) regularly published a magazine that detailed its work in the region. From 1951 through the first issue of 1956, the magazine was known as the Micronesian Monthly; from the second issue of 1956 through the end of the run in 1980, it was known as the Micronesian Reporter. From 1951 through December 1967, publication cycles varied: For the most part, the magazine was produced monthly, though certain issues cover two or more months. Starting in 1968, the magazine was formally shifted to a quarterly publication cycle, which continued through the first quarter of 1980, when publication ceased.

The September 1952 issue of Micronesian Monthly spotlighted the meeting of district anthropologists in Koror, an event described as unusually lively and important for coordinating research across the Territory. Representatives from all districts gathered between September 3 and 12 to share findings, compare challenges, and foster greater collaboration under the guidance of Dr. Barnett and other headquarters staff. The issue emphasized the role of anthropology in understanding local cultures and supporting administration, portraying the meeting as a step toward more coherent and sensitive governance. Alongside this feature, the issue also reported on the Chicot’s ongoing voyages, district updates, and various community-level developments.

Notable articles included coverage of the anthropologists’ individual contributions, ranging from ethnographic studies in the Marshalls and Truk to governance research in Ponape and Saipan. The conference also served as a networking opportunity, helping previously isolated district specialists build a shared approach. Shipping notes tracked the Chicot’s stay in San Francisco and its planned return to Honolulu with supplies. District news included updates on education, hospital progress, agricultural projects, and community events, while lighter features offered humor and cultural vignettes. Together, the contents reflected both the scientific and practical dimensions of administering a culturally diverse territory.

Key figures mentioned included anthropologists Bob Solenberger (Saipan), Shigeru Kaneshiro (Yap), Fran Mahoney (Koror), Frank Mahoney (Truk), Al Whiting (Ponape), Jack Tobin (Marshalls), and Jack Fischer (Ponape). From headquarters, Dr. Barnett, Dr. Gibson, and Donald Heron played coordinating roles. Observers such as Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Stille, Mr. Westerman, Alphonso R. Otterong, and Mrs. Whiting also appeared. Organizations and institutions featured included the Trust Territory Headquarters, district administrations, and shipping operations tied to the Chicot. The issue underscored the growing professionalization of the administration through applied social science.

Volume One, Number Eleven (1952) Index: Anthropologist 1, 22, 24 Congress 2, 23 Economic 8, 18 Education 4, 7, 10, 13, 18, 22, 25 Guam 3, 6, 8, 13 – 15, 25 Japan 6, 8 Japanese 3, 6 Leynse 23, 25 Naval 5, 7 – 8, 20 Navy 3, 7, 12 Palau 10, 25 Ponape (Pohnpei) 4 – 5, 8, 11, 19, 25 United Nations 5, 14, 22