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2018 AHA Annual Meeting and Holoholo Day

The 2018 AHA Annual Meeting was held Feb. 18th on Maui at the UH Maui College ʻIke Leʻa Building. Here are some pictures from the day along with information on the panels and presenters we had.

The weather got mad, but we were happy to be in the new, fancy science building at UH Maui College
Our panel sessions were terrific!
Hawaii State Archives digital guru Aleks Drozdov shares how they are implementing the OAIS model at the archives
The Digital Deal Panel
Lunch! Mahalo to Three Sisters Catering for the ʻono food!
Here’s our UH Maui host Shavon Matsuda who saved the day!
A quick visit to the college library after lunch
Malia Van-Heuklem is a valued member of AHA and gives some of the best advice!
That lunch really hit the spot! Storm tales a quick rest.

 

AHA Panels & Presenters PDF

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The day before the Annual Meeting, AHA conducted a Holoholo Day where we toured Maui repositories and museums. Our first stop was the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, where they recently established a working archive.

Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Front view of museum
The HC&S Sugar company hauled its last harvest before closing the mill in 2016. The mill is located right across the street from the museum!
Meeting our hosts!
Visting the A&B archive
Visting the A&B archive
Hollu Bulland pulls photographs to show AHA
Hollu Bulland pulls photographs to show AHA
Hollu Bulland pulls photographs to show AHA
Holly Bullan shows plantation bango tags
Holly Bullan shows plantation bango tags
Holly Bullan shows plantation bango tags
Holly Bulland talks to AHA about the fairly new A&B archive
Holly Bulland shows a plantation employment card to AHA
Many maps of sugar ways, water ways, and other surveying are stored in the A&B archive
Typical plantation house door knob. This was in the home that houses the A&B archive.
The home that houses the A&B archive belonged to a manager and came with more rooms and many decorative parts like this fancy door hinge!
The home that houses the A&B archive belonged to a manager and came with more rooms and many decorative parts like this fancy lamp!
AHA visits the A&B museum.
wow! Thats a very long pipe!
Compared to the previous picture which shows the length of an irrigation pipe, these workers seem awfully small!
Providing change back in the day…
To give you an idea of how big irrigation piping could be in the sugar industry
These small jucing contraptions were used to collect samples from sugarcane to test a crop for sugar content at the mill lab
Dawn checks out a mini mock up of the factory machines
How cane is processed
Kahului… Dream City!
When “Dream City” was built, a set of restrictions were set forth.
Chickens… a part of plantation life and allowed in the Kahului housing development according to the association rules in the previous picture.
these propane cast iron stoves could come with an oven attachment
Bibles in different languages

 

 

The next stop on our Holoholo day was the Maui Historical Society Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House

Meeting our hosts at Hale Hōʻikeʻike. Sissy Lake-Farm speaks to the group.
Docent Kimo talks to AHA about the history of the the museum, its structures, and the story of Edward Bailey.
Mr. Bailey was a talented man and jack of many trades. He loved to paint! He was also said to have been a strong advocate for Native Hawaiian rights and education.
A painting by Edward Bailey. Self taught!
AHA visits the original, single room structure built in the 1840s
A robust Kahuli shell collection is housed in the original 1840s structure of Hale Hōʻikeʻike.
A robust Kahuli shell collection is housed in the original 1840s structure of Hale Hōʻikeʻike.
These artifacts from the island of Kahoolawe made their way to Hale Hōʻikeike from original archaeological surveys done by the Navy in the 1980s
These artifacts from the island of Kahoolawe made their way to Hale Hōʻikeike from original archaeological surveys done by the Navy in the 1980s
Visiting the Hale Hōʻikeʻike archive!
Visiting the Hale Hōʻikeʻike archive!
Visiting the Hale Hōʻikeʻike archive!
Visiting the Hale Hōʻikeʻike archive!
An exquisit lauhala hat housed in the Hale Hōʻikeʻike archive
The museum recently received a donation of Kahuli shells to add to their robust collection on display in the 1840s structure. Here they are in pre-processing.
AHA got a real treat when weavers were meeting on the Hale Hōʻikeʻike premises. Here, members ask questions and talk story with the weavers.
This group of weavers often makes replicas using rattan instead of ʻieʻie or olona
Kuulei Reyes (R) snaps a picture with weaver Kumulaʻau Sing from Kamehameha Schools

 

 

Our last stop on the Holoholo Day was  the Makawao History Museum

On our drive from Kahului to Makawao
The Makawao History Museum was very small, but big in heart and soul!
Makawao is known as a paniolo town and is deeply rooted in horse and cattle culture
Branding irons on loan to the museum
Volunteer Gail Ainsworth established a walking tour brochure of Makawao town in which you can visit historical buildings such as the barbers shop, fish market, and gas station. She took AHA on a tour to see these historic buildings!
Original buildings were pretty close together, and the community still functions this way.
Gail Ainsworth shows AHA historic buildings in the town
The Famous Komoda Store Bakery is still operated by family members. But, you gottah catch them on a good day when they feel like opening!!
Originally a gas station
Barbara Dunn takes a break and makes friends with Mr. Chicken.
One of the highlights of the walking tour was this kitty who let everyone pet him!

 

 

Mahalo to 

 

 

 

A special mahalo to Trisha Aragaki, Keau george, Brooks Hardlie, Malia Van-Heuklem, Kuulei Reyes, Jue Wang, & Brian Huffman for sharing pictures!!!

 

 

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Community Genealogy Workshop II

Aloha mai,
The Association of Hawai’i Archivists, in partnership with the University of Hawai’i at Manoa Hamilton Library, presented our Community Genealogy Workshop II, on January 13, 2018 from 10am – 5pm at Hamilton Library.
Ami Mulligan of Discover Your Ohana and researcher Sarah Tamashiro led this workshop on family history research, including how to overcome barriers and challenges one may face.
Please see the flyer below– registration is FREE, LUNCH was provided.
Kina’u McKeague & Nicki Garces
AHA Service Committee
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AHA Collaborates with Hale Noelo for First Genealogy Workshop

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By Nicki Garces

Historically, the Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists (AHA) provide free workshops to the public on archiving and preserving family history. This time, due to growing community requests, AHA decided to offer workshops on genealogy research. The first genealogy workshop was held on October 14, 2017 in collaboration with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Hale Noelo Research and Technology Center. Due to limited capacity, community members had an opportunity to sign up for a morning or afternoon session held at Hale Noelo, a hidden gem located at the back of the Nā Lama Kukui building in Iwilei. The objective to these sessions was to have the attendees be introduced to and try out the free services offered at the Center.

Project Manager Kale Hannahs gave a thorough introduction on Hale Noelo, including the Center’s own “genealogy.” The Center was a natural progression of the Papakilo database, a public access digital repository of data pertaining to the history, culture and geography of Hawaiʻi. Known as “the database of databases,” Papakilo was created in 2011 from the growing collection of data OHA acquired from mandated environmental and cultural compliance reviews for development projects.  It contains OHA’s report database, historical land records and the SHPD Index database. OHA funds the project which also builds on partnerships. Papakilo also includes digitized collections from institutions such as Bishop Museum, Hula Preservation Society, Kauaʻi Historical Society, Kawaiahaʻo Church, Kamakakuokalani, the Hawaiʻi State Archives, Ulukau and ʻUluʻulu. Through Hale Noelo, institutions with restricted resources are able to protect their collections through digitization and preservation  and extend online access to the general public. Kipuka database is the younger sibling of Papakilo that uses GPS mapping. Search for area maps can be done via tax map key or word search.

With the success of Papakilo, OHA further planned to include the community, not only to access the records and other materials on the database, but to also help families preserve their own family histories. Hence, Hale Noelo was born and launched on April 18, 2016. Hale Noelo offers four types of services:

1) Digitization and preservation: Hale Noelo has equipment to digitize microfilm, oversized materials such as large maps, and bound materials such as scrapbooks. The Center prioritizes educating the public on how to best preserve family collections. As it is not a requirement, individuals who utilize the center’s digitization services has the option to include the digitized items on Papakilo. Those who comply, sign an agreement form.

2) Genealogy technical assistance: Luci Meyer is the in-house professional genealogist who assists clients on how to do genealogy research. This includes verification and research regarding kuleana tax exemptions.

3) Subscriptions to e-resources: As subscription databases are expensive, Hale Noelo subscribes to ancestry.com, EBSCOHost research databases, and other newspaper, journal and periodical databases that have information about Hawaiʻi. These resources are for the community to use free of charge at the Center.

4) “Recordation” services: Hale Noelo has a meeting room and equipment to record and videotape oral history. It has partnered with the Library of Congress and NPR’s StoryCorps that broadcasts interviews on Hawaiian cultural practitioners. It also does intergenerational collaborations such as their project with Nanakuli Library that engages elders and youth.

After the in-depth presentation, the Saturday attendees were able to try out the different subscription databases, Papakilo, and Kipuka, as well as have their documents digitized. Professional genealogist Ami Mulligan and researcher Sarah Tamashiro, who will be the facilitators for the next AHA genealogy workshop, were guests at the morning session. During the hands-on activities, they assisted the attendees with their genealogy research. The attendees were grateful for Ami’s and Sarah’s help as they uncovered more information on their ancestors.  

The community members who came to the workshop had various degrees of genealogy experience. Some have not done genealogy before. One attendee has 40 years of doing genealogy, and was impressed with Hale Noelo’s services. A grandmother came with her granddaughter and great grandson. The family had done genealogy for their other ethnic backgrounds; this was their first time researching their Hawaiian roots. Kale helped them find information about a Hawaiian ancestor and they were blown away with his progeny. The granddaughter said that she is interested in her genealogy because she wants to be ready to answer her son when he has questions about his family. As each session was only 2 ½ hours long, most of the attendees mentioned that they will schedule one-on-one appointments with Hale Noelo.

The next AHA genealogy workshop will be on January 13, 2018 at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa Hamilton Library. Ami and Sarah will focus on genealogy research and will provide case studies on overcoming barriers. Registration information will be available shortly.

For more information about Hale Noelo and to schedule an appointment, visit their webpage at www.oha.org/halenoelo. The Papakilo database is found at www.papakilodatabase.com and the Kipuka database is found at www.kipukadatabase.com. Both databases are remotely accessible and free to the public.                      

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Continuing Education Opportunities: DAS Webinar Fall 2017 Schedule

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Aloha Members,

As part of AHA’s continuing mission to provide educational opportunities, we are happy to present a 3-month string of DAS (Digital Archives Specialist) curriculum webinars. These webinars will be of interest to those working towards earning a Digital Archives Specialist Certificate from SAA, as well as to anyone involved in working with born-digital and other electronic records.

Webinar #1 – Introduction to Email Preservation

WHERE: University of Hawaii, Hamilton Library Yap Room (A153)

WHEN: September 17th, 2017 (Sunday) from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION: https://www2.archivists.org/prof-education/course-catalog/introduction-to-email-preservation

DAS Tier: Foundational

Registration Deadline: September 12th, 2017

Register HERE

Webinar #2 – Basics of Managing Digital Records: Getting You Started

WHERE: University of Hawaii, Hamilton Library Yap Room (A153)

WHEN: October 22nd, 2017 (Sunday) from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION: https://www2.archivists.org/prof-education/course-catalog/basics-of-managing-digital-records-getting-you-started

DAS Tier: Foundational

Registration Deadline: October 17th, 2017

Register HERE

Webinar #3 – Digital Records – The Next Step

WHERE: University of Hawaii, Hamilton Library Yap Room (A153)

WHEN: November 12, 2017 (Sunday) from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION: https://www2.archivists.org/prof-education/course-catalog/digital-records—the-next-step

DAS Tier: Tactical & Strategy

Registration Deadline: November 7th, 2017

Register HERE

COST: $10 per person per webinar. Please make checks payable to Association of Hawaii Archivists – which will be collected on the day of the class. Payment via PayPal will also be available. If you intend to pursue the DAS Certificate, you will need to pass the examinations associated with each course. There is a cost to the exam, which is NOT included in the cost of the webinar.

Register HERE to participate in our DAS webinar series.

Thank you for your continued membership in AHA, and for your support of professional development opportunities. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please email Gailyn Bopp.

Hope to see you at the webinars!

All best,

AHA Education Committee

Eleanor Kleiber, Joy Holland, Nicki Garces, Gailyn Bopp

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Annual Meeting on Feb. 18, 2017 at the William S. Richardson School of Law

The 2017 Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the William S. Richardson School of Law, UH Mānoa in Classroom 2 and the Courtyard, 8:30am-3:00pm. The theme of this year’s annual meeting was Connecting Archives to Community, Connecting Community to Archives.

There was a keynote, three panels, the business meeting, and an optional limited space tour of the William S. Richardson School of Law Library and Archives. Morning refreshments and lunch provided. Registration waz $30.00 for members, $22.50 for students/retirees and $45.00 for non-members. Parking was $6.00 cash at the Lower Campus Parking Structure. Pay at the parking booth.

Here was the meeting schedule
08:30am-09:00am: Registration, Morning Refreshments

09:00am-09:15am: President’s Welcome: Annie Thomas

09:15am-10:00am: Keynote Kepā Maly

10:00am-10:15am: Break

10:15am-11:00am: Serving Your Community, Serving Your Collections: Striking a Balance
Financial resources, staff time constraints, and ever changing needs create challenges for historical societies, cultural non-profits, museums, and other types of repositories in Hawaii stewarding collections which preserve and disseminate important community stories and history. We’ll hear three successful narratives of what different repositories in Hawaii are doing to connect with communities of students, local patrons, volunteers, and other types of virtual “communities of students, local patrons, volunteers, and other types of virtual “communities” in alignment with the mission of these organizations. Collections ranging from archival, to historic structures will be explored in the context of trying best to serve one’s community while balancing the realities of caring for collections outside of the large museum and university context.
Panelists: Nicki Garces/Consuelo Foundation; Theo Morrison/Lahaina Restoration Foundation; Helen Wong Smith/Kauai Historical Society.

11:00am-11:15am: Break

11:15am-12:00pm: An Archive of Kuleana: Meeting the Needs of Our Users
Archives are spaces where stories are fashioned. Stories that have been drawn out from carefully arranged, described, preserved, and accessible collections of records. These records are places of remembrance, rights, and responsibilities that hold immense power, both good and bad. Yet for researchers, navigating the world of archives is a skill and emotional process of its own; one filled with uncertainty, chill, intimidation, sadness, and joy. This a panel of our “regular” users who will share their stories of kuleana in archives, their struggles, and their successes by tackling the questions: Why are archives so important to you? What is challenging about doing archival research? How can we better support you? And how can archives partner with the skillsets, knowledge, and passion you bring?
Panelists: Kalei Laimana/UHM Doctoral Student in History & Leeward CC Hawaiian Studies Lecturer; Kawelau Wright/UHM Doctoral Student in Geography & UHM/Māui College Hawaiian Studies Lecturer; Ami Mulligan/UHM Doctoral Student in History & Professional Genealogist.

12:00pm-01:00pm: Lunch catered by Juicy Brew (Greenhouse Mixed Greens Salad with Carrots, Cucumbers, Radishes, Toasted Nuts and choice of  Honey Basil or Ginger Miso Dressing; Hummus with Vegetables and Cheese Wrap; Turkey Raspberry Chipotle Wrap; Chef’s Choice Seasonal Mochi Platter; and Canned Juices)

01:00pm-02:00pm: Archives, The Two-Way Street
Archives are known as places of academic research, historic study, and genealogy records. However, in the modern age of easy information access, you could say that the concept of “the archive”, a valuable informational resource, has somewhat been lost to our younger generations. So, how do archivists re-connect youth to these resources? How do educators use archives in their classrooms? How do we turn these memory institutions from “lost memories” to rejuvenated ones for our youth to learn, grow, and become inspired by?

Panelists: David Kupferman and Brenda Machosky/UH West Oʻahu; Stacy Naipo/Kamehameha Schools Archives; Georgina Tom/ʻIolani School Archives.

02:00pm-02:15pm: Break

02:15pm-02:45pm: Business Meeting

02:45pm-03:15pm: Optional tour of William S. Richardson School of Law Library and Archives.  Max 30 people. Registration for this event will open after February 1st, 2017.

Mahalo to our sponsors!
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AHA’s Annual Holiday Social

AHA members enjoyed the holiday season together at Miyohoji Temple in Nuʻuanu on Dec. 11, 2016. After a delicious and fancy bento lunch, Marcia Kemble led us in a game testing our knowledge of traditional Japanese table settings. Helen Wong Smith was recognized for her induction as a Fellow of SAA this past summer and the SAA-student chapter honored Deborah Dunn, Nicolita Garces, and Andrew Wertheimer with the inaugural Lei Lau Kukui Mentor & Educator Award. Mahalo to Kanako Iwase and the AHA Holiday Social Committee for planning the event, as well as SAA-student chapter and Marcia Kemble for the decorations and game!