Reference Requests
Simple reference requests received via phone or email will be answered on a timely basis. If topics are not within the scope of this collection, patrons will be directed to other repositories that may have relevant documents. For topics requiring more in-depth research, patrons are encouraged to make an appointment to do on-site research in the archives. When that is not possible, there are archival researchers available for hire.
Association of Hawai'i Archivists
The Association of Hawaii Archivists maintains a list of archival researchers on its website.
Digital Reproductions
Archives patrons may obtain digital reproductions of visual images and documents in this collection for research, education, and publication. Use of any image from this collection requires completion of a usage agreement and payment of specified fees. Reproductions are subject to copyright laws of the United States. Some archival materials, which are deemed to be extremely fragile, culturally sensitive, or confidential, will not be available for reproduction. This will be determined by the provincial archivist at the time of the request. For fee schedule, order form, and usage agreement, please click on the links below:
Fee Schedule for Reproduction and Use of Images
Order form for Purchase and Use of Images
Terms and Conditions for Purchase and Use of Images Agreement
Internship Opportunities
The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts United States Province Archives offers unpaid internships where interns become familiar with archival standards and practices. They also gain practical experience in archival work and the processing of collections. As a designated internship site for the University of Hawaiʻi Graduate School of Library and Information Science, graduate students have the added benefit of receiving course credit with prior approval.
CHANTELLE SUZUKI (Spring 2020)
While pursuing her graduate degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Chantelle Suzuki interned at the provincial archives for course credit. She holds a B.A. degree in Historical and Political Studies from Chaminade University. Her passion for preserving and providing access to history propelled her to focus on archival studies. During her internship in the Sacred Hearts Archives, she researched and cataloged the lantern slide collections.
JESSICA TRUESDELL (Summer 2019)
Jessica Truesdell interned in the Sacred Hearts Archives while on summer break from George Fox University in Newbery, Oregon. She was pursuing a degree in history. Although Jessica found a love of history while in high school, it was during an internship at the George Fox Archives that she discovered a passion for archival work. Jessica now wishes to pursue a career as an archivist. During her summer internship, Jessica gained experience processing the papers and personal objects of Father Mateo Crawley-Boevey, founder of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart.
