We can assist you with historical research for virtually any need – from investigating the ownership history of a vintage building, to locating historic photographs, to researching the details for a book-length publication.
Seemingly, information is more accessible today than ever, and you may think that researching the past is merely a keyword and mouse-click away. Yet, it’s not that simple; sifting through reams of data, discerning credible sources, and coordinating communication with contacts is time consuming. It all takes a certain amount of specialized effort, and is often frustrating – you don’t always find what you need with a Google search, going down blind alleys is common, and much of what you need isn’t even online! Older documents were often handwritten or hand-copied which can make them difficult to decipher and prone to containing factual errors. Even handling copyright issues poses unexpected, yet important concerns. It’s pretty common wisdom – if it was easy, you’d do it yourself!
That’s where we come in – we can save you or your company the time, money, and effort you would otherwise spend searching for records, wasting effort on the blind alleys, wading through piles of content, and deciphering information. We’ll do the research in any necessary source – from your own collections to local, regional, and national sources. In addition to content research, we can also conduct personal interviews and record oral histories.
Ultimately, good research leads to a well prepared history. So, whether you are an individual, community group, private company, property owner, or municipality let us help you locate, analyze, interpret, and ultimately present your historical documentation.
