Dr. William C. Hobdy

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Dr. William C. Hobdy, Director of the Territorial Board of Health, collaborated closely with Red Cross officials and the military to maintain health and sanitation standards in wartime Hawaii. He played a leading role in vaccinations, disease prevention, and inspection of troop and civilian facilities, especially as the islands’ population surged with increased military presence. Hobdy also advised on food safety and public health practices that supported the work of the Territorial Food Commission and Red Cross home nursing programs.

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jillradke

Jill Byus Radke has written about Hawaii's historic places for over 25 years. Before becoming the President of Apuakea Communications, she was the Public Affairs Manager at Aulani, A Disney Resort, the Director of Communications at Bishop Museum, and the Director of Development at Historic Hawaii Foundation. She's also held leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, Macmillan Publishing, and the USS Missouri Memorial Association. She graduated from Harvard University with a Masters in Business Management, from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Journalism, and she did her graduate studies in historic preservation at the University of Hawaii.

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