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Contains name of vessel, captain, dates of arrival and departure, where from, nationality, tonnage, draft, weather at time of arrival, pilot's name and remarks. Variously called "Inward and Outward Pilotage Records" (1877-1913), "Pilot's Reports" (1900-1915), and "Pilot's Log" (1915-1929).

The records from 1877-1913 are much less detailed than later ones.

Contains cases 1 through 273 (Old Series) and A1 through A28 (A Series). Files for cases 7, 69, 142, 165, 172, 211, 228, and 263 (Old Series) were not transferred to the Archives.

In order to divide the estate of a deceased person, probate proceedings were initiated and the division of property and wealth were adjudicated in the circuit courts. Case files generally contain petition for letters of administration; order of notice of petition for administration; affidavit of publication; clerk's minutes; order of administration; inventory of property; petition for allowance of accounts and discharge in deceased estates; executor's, administrator's, guardian's or trustee's accounts; inventory of final settlement; order of notice of petition for allowance of final accounts and discharge in deceased estates; master's report; and order approving accounts and discharge. Case files usually provide date and place of death and inventories of personal possessions. Files frequently list the names of surviving family members such as the husband, wife, children, father, mother, brothers or sisters, and other relatives of the deceased.

Adoptions and guardianships were filed with probate cases starting in 1859 when judges were authorized to legalize adoptions.

Probate cases from 1854 to 1897 for the districts of Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna on the island of Hawaii are filed with Third Circuit Court records.

Contains cases 1 through 700.

In order to divide the estate of a deceased person, probate proceedings were initiated and the division of property and wealth were adjudicated in circuit court. Case files generally contain petition for letters of administration; order of notice of petition for administration; affidavit of publication; clerk's minutes; order of administration; inventory of property; petition for allowance of accounts and discharge in deceased estates; executors, administrators, guardians or trustee's accounts; inventory of final settlement; order of notice of petition for allowance of final accounts and discharge in deceased estates; master's report; and order approving accounts and discharge. Case files usually provide date and place of death and inventories of personal possessions. Files frequently list the names of surviving family members such as the husband, wife, children, father, mother, brothers or sisters, and other relatives of the deceased.

Adoptions and guardianships were filed with probate cases starting in 1859 when judges were authorized to legalize adoptions.

Minute books provide chronological documentation of the probate proceedings held in the judge's chambers. The minute books may contain holographic copies of wills, petitions, inventories, orders, and judgments.

Records in this series dated before 1892 may be identified as Fourth Circuit Court documents. Kauai and Niihau were designated as the Fourth Circuit prior to 1892.

Contains cases 1 through 3274, probate minute books, and inheritance tax record books.

In order to divide the estate of a deceased person, probate proceedings were initiated and the division of property and wealth were adjudicated in the circuit courts and the Supreme Court.

Case files generally contain the following documents: petition for letters of administration; order of notice of petition for administration; affidavit of publication; clerk's minutes; order of administration; inventory of property; wills; petition for allowance of accounts and discharge in deceased estates; executors, administrators, guardians or trustee’s accounts; inventory of final settlement; order of notice of petition for allowance of final accounts and discharge in deceased estates; master's report; and order approving accounts and discharge. Case files usually provide death date and place of death and inventories of personal possessions. Files frequently list the names of surviving family members such as the husband, wife, children, father, mother, brothers or sisters, and other relatives of the deceased.

Adoptions and guardianships were filed with probate cases starting in 1859 when judges were authorized to legalize adoptions.

Minute books provide chronological documentation of the probate proceedings held in the judge's chambers. The minute books generally contain holographic copies of wills, petitions, inventories, orders, and judgments. Record books of inheritance tax are arranged chronologically and provide the date and amount of inheritance tax paid.

The Archives has physical possession of case files 3589, 3905, 4064, 4319, 5322, 5323, 5324, and 5363 as artifacts. The record copy of these records is in the custody of the First Circuit Court.

This series consists of two sets of case files, an index, and minute books.

One set of case files covers 1849-1916 containing case numbers 1 through 1761; and another covers 1851-1917 containing A1 through A149. Files for case numbers 533, 1425, 1672, and 1745 were not transferred to the Archives.

In order to divide the estate of a deceased person, probate proceedings were initiated and the division of property and wealth were adjudicated in Circuit Court. Case files generally contain petition for letters of administration; order of notice of petition for administration; affidavit of publication; clerk's minutes; order of administration; inventory of property; petition for allowance of accounts and discharge in deceased estates; executors, administrators, guardians or trustee's accounts; inventory of final settlement; order of notice of petition for allowance of final accounts and discharge in deceased estates; master's report; and order approving accounts and discharge. Case files usually provide death date, place of death, and inventories of personal possessions. Files frequently list the names of surviving family members such as the husband, wife, children, father, mother, brothers or sisters, and other relatives of the deceased.

Adoptions and guardianships were filed with probate cases starting in 1859 when judges were authorized to legalize adoptions.

Probate minute books provide chronological documentation of the probate proceedings held in the judge's chambers. The minute books may contain holographic copies of wills, petitions, inventories, orders, and judgments. Probate minute books, volumes A through J, 1860-1902 have been microfilmed.

Contains cases 1 through 679 and minute books.

In order to divide the estate of a deceased person, probate proceedings were initiated and the division of property and wealth were adjudicated in the Circuit Courts. Case files generally contain petition for letters of administration; order of notice of petition for administration; affidavit of publication; clerk's minutes; order of administration; inventory of property; petition for allowance of accounts and discharge in deceased estates; executor's, administrator's, guardian's or trustee' s accounts; inventory of final settlement; order of notice of petition for allowance of final accounts and discharge in deceased estates; master's report; and order approving accounts and discharge. Case files usually provide date and place of death and inventories of personal possessions. Files frequently list the names of surviving family members such as the husband, wife, children, father, mother, brothers or sisters, and other relatives of the deceased.

Adoptions and guardianships were filed with probate cases starting in 1859 when judges were authorized to legalize adoptions.

Minute books provide chronological documentation of the probate proceedings held in the judge’s chambers. The minute books generally contain holographic copies of wills, petitions, inventories, orders and judgments.

Case files from 1881 to 1904 for the districts of Hamakua, Hilo and Puna on the island of Hawaii are filed with the Fourth Circuit Court records.

Contains summary sheets listing the project title and a brief description of the project, the name of the sponsor, costs and source(s) of funds, and the date of the event or the project's completion date. Also contains correspondence, progress reports and a final report.

Major projects that were successfully completed include the voyage of Hokule'a, the double-hulled Hawaiian sailing canoe, to Tahiti; microfilming of historic records at Lyman House Memorial Museum; the Honolulu Symphony's Bicentennial concert; and the State of Hawaii's "official" Bicentennial program, a musical pageant called, "Portrait of America- '76. "

Major projects that were not completed include the creation of a Heritage Meeting House and a Bicentennial Park/Plaza.

Contains procedures manual of functions, policy, new building report, and includes some board minutes compiled by archivist Stella Maude Jones.

Textual and visual records comprise the public relations files of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). Textual records consist of directors’ speeches, testimony, interviews, news releases, radio and television scripts, flyers, and programs. Visual records consist of black and white and a few color photographs, negatives and videotapes.

Records of the Department’s efforts to award homesteads to native Hawaiians from the late 1960's to the early 1990’s comprise the bulk of the collection. There are a few photos ca. 1920's to 1930's of Moloka‘i settlements and agricultural activities, Keaukaha homesteads and Waiakea Airfield (General Lyman Field and Hilo International Airport) construction.

The records and images provide coverage of homestead awards to applicants and public works projects to develop infrastructure required to support the subdivision of Hawaiian home lands into pastoral lots, agricultural lots, and residential lots for single family homes. Projects include construction of new streets and improvements to existing roads, water supply, drainage, fencing, and soil erosion mitigation. Agricultural development projects on Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i and Maui; and residential subdivision development on all islands are covered. There are images depicting social services programming such as maternal care, childcare, and early education for O‘ahu homestead residents. Images of buildings, offices, and staff members of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands as well as assorted local, state, and federal government officials; Hawaiian musicians; and homestead residents are found in this collection.

Speeches, interviews, and testimony topics include accelerated home building projects, department accomplishments, entitlements to native Hawaiians, homestead evictions, home loans, infrastructure improvements, state of the state drafts, accomplishments of Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (1871-1922), and a eulogy for George Jarrett Helm (1950-1977).

News releases announce groundbreaking, dedications, homestead award recipients, homestead beautification awards, land use development and management plan revisions, public hearings and meetings, employee service awards, bid advertisements, department rules and regulations, financial and management audits and legislative proposals.

Consist of news releases, clippings (including a scrapbook), background information about the Commission and its members, and speeches.