Archival Collections
Starting in 2007, Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center protects an ever-expanding collection of more than 40,000 items that share the island’s story. These are Lāna‘i’s only archival collection of artifacts – some of which are displayed in the museum. These relics of the past commemorate traditions, culture, history and art of Lāna‘i’s people and places. They include objects and artifacts, as well as a digitized selection of land records, newspapers, cemetery logs and plantation employment cards.
An ambitous preservation initiative
An ongoing, multi-year effort to inventory, catalog, digitize and display 2,500+ Hawaiian artifacts continues that includes indigenous objects. This comprehensive initiative that employs best practices has required the acquistion and management of a CMS system, climate-controlled archival space and mobile shelving. The center is the only entity on the island completely devoted to this effort. Donate to help.
Funding is provided by Institute of Museum & Library Sciences Native Hawaiian Museum Services, Atherton Foundation & Pūlama Lāna‘i.
