HONOLULU (KHON2) — In recent years, the Hawaiʻi State Archives initiated a comprehensive digitization project aimed at making its vast physical collections accessible online to the public.
This effort, led by Dr. Adam Jansen and his team, allows anyone to explore historical records, photographs and documents from the comfort of their own home.
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The collection includes thousands of images capturing Hawaiʻi’s rich history. From portraits of individuals and scenes of parades to photographs of historic buildings and boats, the state archives is the most extensive repository of Hawaiʻi’s history.
Amongst the standout features are rare images of wāhine (women) in Hawaiʻi taken before the 1900s that offer a unique glimpse into the past.
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Currently, the State Archives is managing several major projects simultaneously to better serve the community and preserve Hawaiian heritage. One particularly significant acquisition is one of the largest collections of Hawaiian music ever assembled…