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Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Library and Archive

Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Library and Archive

Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Library and Archive

The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Library and Archive consist of a collection of 23,000 books, periodicals, pulp magazines, photographs, art, and archival documents. The library will be especially useful for individuals looking to research topics related to the Second World War, with special emphasis on the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and greater Oahu, the war in the Pacific theater, general aviation in the Pacific, and other research categories pertaining to aviation.

By Appointment Only: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Library and Archive is located on the bottom floor of the Ford Island Control Tower (Operations Building)

Our Museum is located on an active military base. If you have base access, feel free to drive on and park at our Museum. If you do not have base access, you will need to park at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center ($7 parking fee) and board the Royal Star shuttle, which will bring you to our Museum – depart at the second stop. No bags larger than wallet sized are allowed on the shuttle.

All appointments are subject to availability. A member of our team will be in contact to finalize your booking.

Please email [email protected] for more information.

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