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Hawaii War Records Depository

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The Hawaii War Records Depository (HWRD) is an extensive collection of archival materials that document life in Hawaii during World War II. In April of 1943, during its first session after the United States' entrance into World War II, the Hawaii Territorial Legislature passed a joint resolution designating the University of Hawaii as the official depository of material related to Hawaii's part in the war.  Over a five year period, individuals, organizations and agencies throughout the state donated or loaned correspondence, personal accounts, reports, photographs, scrapbooks, phonograph discs, maps, posters, artwork, pamphlets, newspapers, clippings, memorabilia and other materials.

Accessing the Collection

Finding aids are currently available online for the Uncataloged Subject Files and Administrative Files series, and folder lists are available upon request. Access to materials in the Original Subject Files series is provided via a card catalog that was created in the 1940s. The card catalog provides subject, title, and author access to a selection of manuscripts, photographs, and microfilm. A selection of 880 digitized photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps and the U.S. Navy during World War II is also available here. Researchers can contact the archives for more information about any part of the collection.

Series in the Collection

Collection Processing

The archival arrangement and description of the Hawaii War Records Depository (HWRD) has been funded by a generous gift from the family of John Troup Moir, Jr. and Gertrude M.F. Moir. For more information on the Moirs and their contribution to the Archives & Manuscripts Department, visit the John Troup Moir Jr. & Gertrude M.F. Moir Archives Reading Room page.

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