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001 KILAUEA SUGAR PLANTATION COMPANY RECORDS – 1877 to 1958 The earliest records date from 1877, but the bulk primarily dates from 1932 to 1958, with some gaps. Early financial records document transactions in the retail store, ranch, boarding house, and other plantation enterprises. A few records also document the company’s attempts to develop plantation lands for housing at the time of dissolution. This collection is one of the few currently publicly available for research that documents the history of sugar in Hawai’i after 1940. Download this Finding Aid »

002.1 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 1 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between June, 1914 and October, 1915. Included are articles on famous shipwrecks, the northwestern islands, and histories of Waimea, Lihue, Koloa, and Wailua Download this Finding Aid »

002.2 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 2 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between March, 1916 and February, 1919. Includes interviews and conversations with, reminiscences of individuals, Hawaiian stories and legends, and articles on Wailua, Mahaulepu, Kawaihau, Cleopatra’s Barge, Hanalei, Lihue and Koloa. Download this Finding Aid »

002.3 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 3 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between November, 1919 and May, 1923. Includes Hawaiian legends & stories, and articles of a Waimea trial, the Malumalu Industrial School, the Waioli Mission and a tour from Waimea to Koolau. Download this Finding Aid »

002.4 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 4 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between May, 1924 and December, 1929. Includes articles on Waialeale, the Waimea Mission Station, Captain Cook, the Menehune, and archeology of Kauai. Download this Finding Aid »

002.5 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 5 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between May, 1930 and October, 1934. Includes articles on the Koloa School, Waiawa, Hanalei and a tour of Kauai. Download this Finding Aid »

002.6 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 6 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between May, 1935 and October, 1939. Includes articles on Koloa, ancient hulas, Kauai chants, Waialeale, the Russians, and Queen Emma on Kauai. Download this Finding Aid »

002.7 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 7 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between May, 1940 and May, 1945. Includes articles on Queen Emma, Na Pali, Kaumualii, Waialwale, Heiau, and wild cattle. Download this Finding Aid »

002.8 THE KAUAI PAPERS – BOOK 8 Miscellaneous papers on various Kauai subjects. These papers were presented by various individuals on Kauai between May, 1946 and June, 1957. Includes articles on WWII, Na Pali, Kalalau, petroglyphs, Kaneiolouma Heiau, Mahaulepu, Wailua, early Waimea, and preserving Hawaiiana. Download this Finding Aid »

004. ELSIE H. WILCOX Collected Papers, 1917-1953 (Originals 1824-1879) .Typescripts made about 1932 of original letters, journals, and reports of American Protestant missionaries on Kaua’i, written primarily to Levi Chamberlain, S.N. Castle, E.O. Hall, and their business partners in Honolulu. Most of the papers relate news of the life and work of the missionary and his family; progress in building homes, schools, and missions; farming or planting efforts; and information about supplies and ship transportation. There are a number of letters about early sugar operations at Koloa. Download this Finding Aid »

005. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK COUNTY OF KAUA’I RECORDS, 1920 to 1990 Records created and held by the County Clerk of the County of Kaua’i, with some original records that were sent to the Clerk or County Council (formerly the County Board of Supervisors). Most of the records date from the 1980s. The records are arranged in four series: Correspondence and Related Records, Records of the County Council, Records of County Departments and Agencies, and Records of Other Organizations, Groups, and Topics Download this Finding Aid »

006.HANALEI PROJECT HANALEI, KAUA’I, HAWAI'I Records, 1985-1995 Records of a project to survey the landscape, structures, and cultural resources of the Hanalei ahupua’a on the Island of Kaua’i. Project records have been arranged into six series: Hanalei Cultural Landscape Survey Records; Historic Structures Data Sheets, Structure Photographs, and Site Plans; Surveys; Other Reference Information; Research by Christopher Wood; and Oral History Interview Transcripts and Audiocassette Tapes. Most of the records were created by project staff Barbara Robeson and Beryl Blaich and consultant Robert Z. Melnick, and date from 1986-1988. Download this Finding Aid »

007. RICE FAMILY PAPERS - 1838-1964 This collection includes original letters, typescript and photocopied letters, newspaper articles and a few photographs, donated to the Kauai Historical Society by Frederick Bruce Wichman. Many of the personal letters have had notes added by another person. The majority of the material is letters, personal in nature, although there are a few letters relating to business as well as the politics of the day. There are a few photographs of family members and of the Waterhouse residence on Nuuanu Street in Honolulu. The majority of the correspondence was between parents, children and grandchildren. Download this Finding Aid »

008. KILAUEA SCHOOL CENTENNIAL KILAUEA, KAUA'I, HAWAI’I Records, 1955 to 1983 Records of the celebration of the KiIauea School Centennial, 1982, a school reunion held on April 30, 1983, and preparations of the school and community for the centennial events. The centennial also celebrated the history of KiIauea town. During 1982-1983, KiIauea School students conducted oral histories of several older KiIauea residents. Download this Finding Aid »

009. ROYAL PATENT DEEDS - 1851 - 1868 This handwritten journal (author unknown) was “Found in Collections”, and appears to be handwritten copies of Royal Patent Grants and Bylaws for lands at Moloa’a, Kaamaanui and Papaa. Download this Finding Aid »

011. CATHERINE STAUDER NOTEBOOK FOR GUSLANDER MUSEUM - Miscellaneous items concerning the establishment of the Guslander Museum. Download this Finding Aid »

012. JOANN YUKIMURA RECORDS - LIHU’E, KAUA’I, HAWAI'I 1969, 1976 – 1980, 1982 The JoAnn Yukimura Records were collected and created by Yukimura during her tenure as a County of Kaua’i Council member (1976 - 1980, 1984 - 1988). These records reflect some of her work as a County Council member, and reveal her strong interest in environmental and land use planning issues. These records are arranged in three series: Citizen Complaint Records, Land Use Records, and Reference materials. Download this Finding Aid »

013. EARL ARRUDA PAPERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS - KAPA’A, LIHU’E, HAWAI’I Records 1970 - 1983 This manuscript collection contains research material and 86 photographs collected by Earl A. Arruda for his work on the “Kapa’a School Centennial Book 1883 - 1983”. The collection also contains Arruda’s research notes and photographs of the Kealia Sugar Mill, Col. Zephaniah S. Spalding’s Valley House, and Kapa’a Town. Download this Finding Aid »

015 HAWAIIAN FRUIT PACKERS LTD. FIELD MAPS 1959 - 1971 This is a collection of aerial photos and field maps for Kealia crops, primarily pineapple. The aerial photos have overlay maps of fields. Minimal written information is provided on each document. This includes crop varieties, size of fields, soil fumigants and fertilizers as well as the date of planting. Years covered are 1959 through 1971. Download this Finding Aid »

016. HANALEI BRIDGE RECORDS - HANALEI, KAUA’I, HAWAI'I Records 1975 - 1989 The Hanalei Bridge Records illustrate the work of the ad hoc North Shore Belt Road Citizen's Advisory Committee. The records were compiled by committee member Barnes Riznik over a ten-year period. The Committee worked with various national, state and local agencies, organizations, and individuals to preserve the one-lane Hanalei Bridge on Kaua’i’s North Shore. The result of the Committee’s work was that the State Department of Transportation did not replace the Bridge, but repaired it in1988. Download this Finding Aid »

017. KAUA’I HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY FILES Collected 1914 - 1960s (Span 1838 - 1967) The Kauai Historical Society early History Files are a collection of “subject file” materials, collected from 1914 until the 1960s, the early years of the Society. This collection provides tangible information and also contributes to an understanding of the society as an organization. The collection is comprised primarily of newspaper articles, magazine clippings, some correspondence and letters, a few research papers, and typescript copies of materials in other KHS collections. The History Files were organized by topic and indexed on “Bibliography Sheets” prepared by the Society’s long-time secretary, Elsie H. Wilcox. Attached as an appendix to this Finding Aid is a brief description outlining how the Society collected and catalogued these materials. Download this Finding Aid »

018. HENRY BIRKMYRE PAPERS Henry Birkmyre was born August 30, 1867 at Port of Glasgow. On the retirement of his father and his uncle who had jointly headed the family business, management of the business was handed over to Henry and his brother William. Henry left the management of the firm to his brother and came to Hawaii in April 1888. He was initially employed by the Kilauea Sugar Plantation Company on Kauai, worked briefly for the Kipahulu Sugar Company and the Pioneer Mill Company before returning to Kilauea Sugar where he was head overseer. The earliest items in his papers are issues of Glasgow newspapers containing obituaries and articles relating to the history of the Birkmyre family and the family business. The majority of the records are from the period when Birkmyre resided on Kauai and consist of personal correspondence, records concerning Birkmyre's business affairs, and a record of his ownership of a share in the Waihina Hui. Download this Finding Aid »

019. KAUAI HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION RECORDS – 1991 - 1998 This particular set of commission records cover the 1991-1998 period during a dramatic time on Kauai – many new projects were in the planning process during the early 1990s, and review and input from the KHPRC was required. With the September 11, 1992 arrival of hurricane Iniki, the entire island required assistance to rebuild, repair or replace damaged structures – and KHPRC efforts became more important than ever. As we continue into the later 1990s, the revival of increased construction on the island and the need to protect our resources was once again the main focus of the panel. Download this Finding Aid »

020. HAENA HUI PETTITION 1955 - 1966 This collection is a diary kept by Henry Christian Wedemeyer about his activities with the Haena Hui Partition. It begins on November 15, 1955 and runs through January 14, 1966. These activities include meetings with associates, clients, engineers, and various other professionals. There is a page of definitions of 15 Hawaiian words, and a map of the Haena Hui. Download this Finding Aid »

022 DIARIES OF WILLIAM HOOPER What was to later become Koloa Plantation, started life as the firm of Brinsmade, Ladd and Hooper. Arriving on Kauai on July 27, 1833, Peter Allan Brinsmade, was 25 and accompanied by his wife and child; William Ladd, 26, with his wife and child, and William Hooper, 24, who was single. William Hooper returned to Koloa on January 26, 1835, Hooper’s diary begins on Sept. 11. He had no agricultural experience, nor did he know the language or customs of the population. The diaries consist of three photocopied volumes. The first covers the very beginning of Hooper’s residence on the Koloa lands B September 11, 1835 and ends one year later. The next volume begins “No. 2 journal of occurrences on the Koloa Plantation Continued and is 22 leaves, each containing 2 pages of diary entries. Regular entries begin on September 13, 1836 and are consistent through June 14, 1837. The final volume has as it’s cover “Wm Hooper - Diary & memo book of William Hooper formerly of the Sandwich Isles” and is 14 leaves, each a photocopy of two pages of the diary. This diary covers a larger span of time and is not arranged in chronological order: beginning with November 14, 1840, it covers a voyage from Boston ending on May 15, 1841 (leaf 5). Leaf 10 has the last entry, dated February, 1847 . Download this Finding Aid »

023 LOG OF KAIMILOA King Kalakaua purchased the 170-ton English vessel Explorer for a reputed price of $20,000. Renamed Kaimiloa, it was refitted as a warship, and in 1887, it set sail for Samoa, Captain George E. Gresley Jackson at the helm. The voyage began on May 19th, 1887. The final entry is on September 22 with the lights of Honolulu visible from the ship. Entries are recorded, generally daily, throughout the duration of the voyage. Longitude, latitude, and sailing conditions are also noted in the log. There were two log books of the voyage; this copy was prepared by Frank Waiau. Materials to assist the archivist are included at the end of the finding aid These materials include maps of the areas visited and are of the same era as the voyage. Download this Finding Aid »

024. KOLOA LEASES This manuscript comprises seven folders containing photocopies and transcriptions of leases and agreements relating to properties at Koloa, Kauai, used for sugar and cattle production. Download this Finding Aid »

025. KIPU-HULEIA HISTORY This collection includes a copy of Dr. Yamanaka’s book, "Kipu - Huleia, The Social History of a Plantation Community"; photographs of Huleia School, the Japanese School in Huleia, some Huleia sports events, some Huleia families, and miscellaneous photos of Huleia; genealogies of families documented in the book; a copy of the Thirteenth Census of the Unites States completed in Lihue in 1910, and a copy of the Fourteenth Census of the United States completed in Huleia Village in 1920; as well as miscellaneous information used in writing the book and a map of Rice Camp. Download this Finding Aid »

026. MOKIHANA CLUB RECORDS, KAUA'I, HAWAII RECORDS, 1905 - Present These records were created by the Mokihana Club and document the 90 year history of the oldest women's social and civic organization on Kauai. The records have been arranged into eight series: Administrative and Official Documents, Committee Records, Correspondence, Financial Records, Legal Records, Newsletters, Photographs, and Scrapbooks. Seven scrapbooks contain newspaper articles, newsletters, correspondence and other materials that cover more than one series or sub-series. This collection of records reflects the significant contributions made by the Mokihana Club to the social, civic and cultural needs of the Kauai community. Formed in 1905, this women's organization led early efforts which resulted in the formation of the Kauai Outdoor Circle, the Kauai Concert Association, and the hiring of the first public health nurse on Kauai. Records are updated periodically by club historian. Download this Finding Aid »

027. KAUA’I COUNTY YWCA YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 1923-1992 A large collection of documents that trace the history of the YWCA on Kaua’i from it’s founding on May 5, 1921, through the war years, and the post-war years. The records are arranged in two large groups. The first group contains the records and papers of the Association as a whole. The second group are the camping records, which include paper records for the years 1923-1929, and albums of scrap books and photogtraphs covering the years 1936-1976. Download this Finding Aid »

028 JACOB HARDY FAMILY PAPERS 1855-1915 The collection consists of typescripts of letters between family members dating from 1871 to 1915, and a family history, compiler not known, This group of papers remains in its original, chronological order, in a plastic binding. A transmittal letter is included. Download this Finding Aid »

030. A LETTER FROM ROBERT WYLLIE TO QUEEN EMMA In 1953 Ethel Damon presented a paper, “Lady Franklin and the Sandwich Islands,” to the Kaua`i Historical Society. Lady Jane and her niece set sail for America and the Sandwich Islands in 1860. The reason for the journey was the search for information about Lady Jane’s explorer husband, Sir John Franklin who was lost during a trip to the Arctic attempting to find the long sought Northwest Passage to China. Damon paints a very vivid picture of Lady Franklin’s adventures in Hawai`i where she became a close friend of the royal family, and a close friend of Robert Wyllie. Lifestyle of the day is described with flare and detail. Download this Finding Aid »

031. HANALEI POLICE AND COURT Records 1933 - 1947 The Hanalei Police District was the northernmost of the six police districts on Kauai’i. The normal function of police dictrict personnel was to enforce local ordinances and apprehend those guilty of such petty crimes and misdemeanors such as assault, fornication or adultery, theft, breaking and entering, and traffic violations. During World War II with the imposition of martial law the chief of each of the districts was appointed by the U. S. Military. In addition to its traditional activities the police force was assigned the duties of maintaining the curfew from sunset to sunrise, ensuring that that blackout regulations were observed, monitoring compliance with regulations governing rationing and hoarding, and ensuring compliance with orders freezing supplies of building materials, barbed wire, and other commodities needed by the military. The records include warrants of arrest, arrest records and record of court action and sentences imposed, reports of police investigations of thefts and break-ins, and coroners reports. Download this Finding Aid »

032. BETA SIGMA PSI SCRAPBOOK The Zonta Club, an international women’s service organization, was established in 1919, and celebrated 85 years in 2005. The local Zonta chapter, Beta Sigma Psi, serves locally by performing service during the holidays with the Salvation Army at their donation stations, and Kokua Soup Kitchen with the Thanksgiving luncheon. The scrapbook is one volume labeled Iota Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Scrapbook 1957-58. Included are 24 oversized leaves, two handbooks, and two boxes of membership cards, beginning with 1949. The scrapbook contains photos, cards, and newspaper clippings which appeared during this year. Download this Finding Aid »

033. TSUTOMU FUJII PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION In 1997, the Kaua’i Historical Society received a gift of 165 photographic negatives made by one of the island’s successful early 20th-century commercial photographers and businessmen, Tsutomu Fujii. Other than a few other photographs in the family’s personal collection, it is probable that few other Fujii photos exist. It is known that when he sold his Hale Nani Studio in Lihue in 1972, many of his photographs and negatives were destroyed. The present group of negatives were later found for sale in a Kaua’i thrift shop, and is not known how they ended up there. Download this Finding Aid »

034. RAY JEROME BAKER PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION In 1996, the Kauai Historical Society received a gift from the Lihue Public Library. It is a small photo album containing 187 original photographs taken by well-known Hawaii photographer, Ray Jerome Baker. Baker gave the album the title, “Kauai Over the Years - Scenes Mostly Old, Some New.” The black and white images were taken by Baker on visits to Kauai between 1908 and 1961. Lynn Davis, Preservation Department, University of Hawaii, notes that many small albums of photos such as this one, were compiled by Baker for friends and colleagues. However, Davis is not aware of any other Baker albums comprised solely of Kauai images. Download this Finding Aid »

035. MISCELLANEOUS ETHEL DAMON NOTES Miscellaneous notes and letters of Ethel Damon which she did not use in the final edition of "Koamalu". Download this Finding Aid »

038. KAUAI POLO CLUB RECORDS 1982 - 2007 When polo arrived on Kauai about 1887, it was taken up with such enthusiasm that the island soon became famous for its polo players and fast ponies. This collection documents the history of the Kauai Polo Club from 1982 through 2007. These documents include legal documents, business records, history books, lectures, newspaper articles and photographs. This collection was assembled by club historian Bette Layton. Download this Finding Aid »

040. THE TRUE STORY OF KALUAIKOOLAU This collection is comprised of all the working papers of the Kaua’i Historical Society’s Publications Committee for publishing the manuscript entitled The True Story of Kaluaikoolau as Told by his Wife, Piilani. This publication is translated from the Hawaiian language by Frances N. Frazier. It includes both the original Hawaiian language version, followed by the English translation. Ms. Frazier, author and Hawaiian scholar, had previously published the English translation in the Hawaiian Journal of History (1987 v.21, p.1-41). Download this Finding Aid »

041 HEILY SCRAPBOOK OF HAWAII This collection is the personal scrapbook of Kathryn Heily depicting her trip to the Hawaiian Islands in 1921. It includes pictures, postcards, maps of the area and ephemera. The material was removed from the original scrapbook and arranged in 9 folders. The collection was inherited by Ms. Heily=s great niece, Kathryn Ann Heily, and later donated to the Kauai Historical Society. The younger Ms. Heily has little recollection of her great Aunt's travels, and does not recall any details. Download this Finding Aid »

044. WALTER FOSS SANBORN PAPERS This collection contains information on a large range of activities in which Mr. Sanborn was involved. It includes court proceedings regarding partitioning the Haena Hui; information on Haena Hui land owners; estate papers; real estate papers; information on Princeville Plantation; tax documents, correspondence; miscellaneous papers; land grants, tax assessment; Kalalau, Kuleanas and Kalihiuni Land Records; and accounts. Download this Finding Aid »

046.B STORY OF THE AFONG FAMILY This small collection is comprised of a spiral notebook containing newspaper clippings, a series entitled “Clarice B. Taylor’s Tales about Hawaii: The Story of the Afong Family” numbered 1 – 69. Each article includes a photograph or sketch. Clarice Taylor, a columnist for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, wrote this series of articles. They chronicle the life of Chun Ah Fong, his wife Julia Fayerweather, his American children, and Chinese son Chun Lung. Download this Finding Aid »

047. KAUAI OUTDOOR CIRCLE The Kauai Outdoor Circle has donated to the Kauai Historical Society a selection of materials from their beginning in 1975 to 2003. Included in the collection are policies, organizational documents, board of director lists, bylaws, newsletters, newspaper clippings, membership lists, brochures, and miscellaneous documents pertaining to their operations. This is part of a larger collection which is stored elsewhere. Download this Finding Aid »

048 AHUKINI TERMINAL & RAILWAY CO., LTD. This collection contains correspondence about the Ahukini Terminal & Railway Co., Ltd which served the east side of Kauai from Puhi to Kealia. The correspondence was motivated by an article "Hawaiian Railroads" that appeared in the January 11, 1964 issue of the "Honolulu Star-Bulletin." Captain Jack Bertrand, who was connected with the Ahukini Terminal Railway from 1923 until 1956, wrote a letter to the Editor in which he pointed out no mention was made of the railroad on Kauai. In response to this letter, Bertrand was contacted by Robert A Ramsay, author and member of the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, Inc. requesting information on the railroad. Bertrand and Ramsay corresponded until May 1965. There are some financial records concerning the railroad, and there are four black and white photos of locomotives. Download this Finding Aid »

049 WAIMEA HIGASHI HONGWANJI MISSION The collection contains a comprehensive history of Buddhism from its beginning in India through migration to Hawaii. There is a history in outline form of 67 years of Higashi Hongwangji in Hawaii. The program of the mission's 80th anniversary describes the events of the day. A colorful brochure presents the reconstruction plan for the mission after it was flattened by Hurricane Iniki of September 11, 1992, and a program dated July 13, 1996, describes the dedication ceremony when the work was completed. There are three programs of Hawaii Higashi Hongwanji Y.B.A. annual meetings for 1973,1975 and 1979. A photocopy of the mission newsletter, dated June 1984 is in English and Japanese. Download this Finding Aid »

050 LIHUE MILL BLUEPRINTS The Lihue Plantation was founded in 1849 by Henry Pierce, Charles Bishop and William Lee. Plantation manager William Harrison Rice was the first to construct an irrigation system for sugarcane, with ditches from Kilohana Crater to Lihue to move water to the cane fields. In addition, the plantation dammed Nawiliwili Stream to create water power for its operations. Paul Isenberg joined the plantation in 1858, becoming a manager and owner. In 1934, Lihue Plantation moved the Makee Mill to the Lihue, where it continued in use until the mill closure. This small collection consists of 11 blueprints, 1 letter and the Lihue Mill tour book. The blueprints cover the period 1933-1961. The blueprints are very detailed and show the extent of the mill buildings and use of the mill site. The tour book gives a short description of the operation and details of the machinery, the use of water in the process, and the development of the flume system. It also includes factory operating data for the years 1956, 1957 and 1958. Download this Finding Aid »

053. COUNTY OF KAUAI LEDGER 1905 - 1917 The ledger arrangement is by county functions (education, jails, roads, elections, etc.) followed by the incidental costs and salaries of county officials and supervisors. Each set of entries covers some part of the 1905-1917 time span, only the Coroner’s Inquest and Support and Maintenance of Prisoners have complete records. Repairs & Maintenance, School Buildings & Grounds. The largest single entry group is Support and Maintenance of Prisoners. There are payrolls sheets for the County Clerk, Attorney, Auditor, Road Supervisor, Sheriff and Special Police, Treasurer, and Supervisors. Most of the payroll entries are for the years 1905-1910, although they are not consistent throughout. Download this Finding Aid »

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