Library Collection
The Hawaiian Historical Society library provides a research collection of printed and manuscript material for use by scholars, historians, history buffs, serious students, Society members, and others interested in the history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Islands area. The library’s strength is on the history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific in the nineteenth century. It has fine collections of early voyages and travels, Hawaiian-language imprints, and newspapers published in Hawai‘i.
The book and pamphlet collection of more than 12,000 volumes and the manuscript collections of approximately 35 linear feet richard mille rm35 01 rafa carbon replica are cataloged by author, title, and subject according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system. Special library guides provide access to the newspaper, photograph, broadside, and map collections. The library materials are housed in a climate-controlled vault and protected by a security alarm system.
Library Reading Room
The Library Reading Room is open to the public by appointment only Thursday through replica rolex uk Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please email hhsoffice@hawaiianhistory.org or call (808) 537-6271 to schedule your appointment today. Due to limited staffing, hours may change without notice.
All library materials are available for research use in the Reading Room. The materials do not circulate. The Society’s librarian is available for reference and research assistance.
The library provides a photocopy service. All photocopying is done by the https://www.fendi.to/ librarian. The charge is $1.00 for the first page and $.25 per page thereafter.
Microfilm and microfiche readers are available for patron use. Patrons can use their own typewriters, personal computers, or tape recorders if they are not disturbing to other library users.
Research via Email/Postal Mail (limited assistance available)
For researchers unable to visit the library, limited research assistance is available by e-mail or postal mail. See the fee schedule below for applicable charges for research assistance. Requests for assistance must be submitted by e-mail using the Research Service Request Form. See the form for additional information.
| SERVICE | HHS MEMBER FEE | GENERAL PUBLIC FEE | READY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | $80/hour | $100/hour | 5 business days |
| Standard | $30/hour* | $40/hour | 4 weeks |
| Nominal 15-minute search of card catalog or other relevant finding aid |
No cost | No cost | 5 business days |
| *As a membership benefit, up to one hour of the Standard Fee for HHS Members will be waived per year. |
Since its founding in 1892 the Hawaiian Historical Society has been committed to developing its collections relating to Hawai‘i’s heritage through donations as well as purchases. The contributions of friends and members of the Society are very important for fulfilling this responsibility. Photographs, manuscripts, maps, family and local histories, and other materials are welcome.
The acquisition priorities for the library are: accounts of early voyages and travels to Hawai‘i and the Pacific and biographies, histories, serials, pamphlets, photographs, and reference books such as indexes and bibliographies relating to the history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
For Further Information
Cynthia Engle
Executive Director
Hawaiian Historical Society
560 Kawaiahao Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Telephone (808) 537-6271
E-mail executivedirector@hawaiianhistory.org