Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources houses a collection of archival materials, including over 8,500 photographs, 2,500 texts (reports, papers), and 10,000 artifacts/samples that are available for research but generally unknown to the community. IMLS funds will be used to train interns on the process of scanning archival documents, labeling digital files, and applying proper archival standards for storage of these items. This information will be organized into a searchable database that will be accessible to researchers and the community via a pilot online museum portal, and a series of outreach events will introduce the community to the available online resources. The overarching goal of the project is to sustain Hawaiian heritage, culture, and knowledge for future generations through collections stewardship and educational outreach.