University of Hawaii Receives $150,000 Mellon Award for Kaohipohaku Preservation

The University of Hawaii is pleased to announce that it has received a significant award from the Mellon Foundation, totaling $150,000, to support the preservation and digitization of the Kaohipohaku collection. This collection is a treasure trove of Hawaiian language and cultural materials, including rare books, manuscripts, and other historical documents. The award will enable the university to undertake a comprehensive preservation and digitization project, ensuring the long-term accessibility and usability of these valuable resources. The Kaohipohaku collection is a unique and irreplaceable repository of Hawaiian cultural heritage, providing insights into the history, language, and traditions of the indigenous people of Hawaii. The collection includes a wide range of materials, such as ancient Hawaiian texts, historical newspapers, and rare photographs. The preservation and digitization project will involve a team of experts from the university’s library and cultural institutions, who will work together to carefully conserve and digitize the materials. The project will also involve the development of a comprehensive cataloging system, allowing researchers and scholars to easily search and access the digitized materials. The Mellon Foundation’s award is a significant recognition of the importance of preserving Hawaiian cultural heritage, and the university is grateful for the foundation’s support. The project is expected to take several years to complete, and will result in a fully digitized and preserved collection that will be made available to researchers, scholars, and the general public. The university believes that this project will have a significant impact on the field of Hawaiian studies, and will provide new opportunities for research and scholarship. The preservation and digitization of the Kaohipohaku collection will also help to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture and history, both within Hawaii and around the world. The university is committed to ensuring that the project is carried out in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner, and will work closely with Native Hawaiian communities and cultural institutions to ensure that the collection is preserved and presented in a way that is consistent with Hawaiian values and protocols. The project will also involve the development of educational programs and materials, designed to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture and history among students and the general public. The university believes that this project will have a lasting impact on the preservation and promotion of Hawaiian cultural heritage, and is grateful for the support of the Mellon Foundation. The award is a significant recognition of the importance of preserving cultural heritage, and the university is proud to be playing a leading role in this effort. The preservation and digitization of the Kaohipohaku collection will help to ensure that Hawaiian cultural heritage is preserved for future generations, and will provide new opportunities for research, scholarship, and cultural exchange. The university is committed to working with Native Hawaiian communities and cultural institutions to ensure that the project is carried out in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner, and will work to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture and history among students and the general public. The project will also involve the development of partnerships with other cultural institutions and organizations, both within Hawaii and around the world, to promote the preservation and promotion of Hawaiian cultural heritage. The university believes that this project will have a significant impact on the field of Hawaiian studies, and will provide new opportunities for research and scholarship. The preservation and digitization of the Kaohipohaku collection will also help to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture and history, both within Hawaii and around the world. The university is grateful for the support of the Mellon Foundation, and is proud to be playing a leading role in the preservation and promotion of Hawaiian cultural heritage.

Source