Historic Eras

Eleanor Wight was a central figure in Hawaii’s Red Cross volunteer movement, particularly in organizing

Dr. William C. Hobdy, Director of the Territorial Board of Health, collaborated closely with Red

Mrs. Gerrit P. Wilder, a prominent Honolulu social figure, was active in both the Liberty

Dr. J. M. Westgate, an agronomist and Director of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, was

As head of the University of Hawaii’s extension services, F. G. Krauss played a pivotal

Louise Dillingham supported agricultural efforts through women-led initiatives tied to the Food Commission. She led

Dr. T. H. Wood was a leading physician who played a major role in organizing

Elizabeth Waterhouse was one of the most dedicated Red Cross organizers in Hawaii. She managed

Dr. James R. Judd, a prominent Honolulu surgeon, helped coordinate the Red Cross medical corps