Archival Research

I offer individually arranged visits to state and diocesan archives to obtain vital records and other archival documents necessary for genealogical research.

This service is intended for individuals who are unable to work in archives personally or who need support in conducting source-based archival research.

The scope of the service includes:

• preparing a research plan based on the information provided,
• verifying archival references and record groups before the visit,
• reviewing parish registers and other archival collections,
• searching for specific records and entries concerning indicated individuals and families,
• making copies or photographs of documents (in accordance with the regulations of the institution),
• preparing research notes from the conducted archival search,
• delivering the collected materials together with an explanation of the findings and recommendations for further research.

I work according to established genealogical research methods, with full respect for archival regulations and current rules governing access to archival materials.

Each research request is preceded by an analysis of the scope of the search and an individual quotation, ensuring that the work carried out is as precise and effective as possible

Reviews

What clients say

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"I definitely recommend Ms. Anna. She has extensive expertise, answers all questions, and provides fast turnaround times for translating vital records. Communication is excellent. I will certainly work with her again—highly recommended!."

Ag Nieszka

"I had the pleasure of using Pani Włościanka’s services for translating vital records from Russian. Thanks to one of them, I was able to add as many as 18 new people to my family tree! Everything was completed very quickly, and the support in searching for records, along with the guidance provided, proved extremely valuable. I highly recommend her! 😊"

Natalia Pawluk

"Ms. Ania prepared a genealogical tree of my family as well as over a dozen detailed reports for me. It was an extraordinary journey – I discovered many new pieces of information about my ancestors. I highly recommend her.."

Alicja Dudewicz

"I worked with Ms. Ania on the translation of vital records; the service was completed extremely quickly, and the advice and guidance were invaluable. I am very grateful for the help. It was my first time working together, but certainly not the last. Thank you very much, and I highly recommend her"

Joanna Rybicka

"I highly recommend!!! Pani Włościanka helped me (very quickly, I might add) break through one of my genealogical brick walls that had been troubling me for a long time. The report is very clear and full of information – I am very satisfied! 🙂"

Zosia Piech

"I was recently trying to find information about my grandparents, cousins and other relatives in small towns in Belarus that likely perished during the Holocaust. Pani was recommended as someone who could assist in my search for information. I reached out to her over email, she quickly replied, and she's been very helpful in finding information that I wasn't able to find on my own. She's been a pleasure to deal with, and I have very much enjoyed our interactions. I give Pani very high recommendations for anyone trying to find information about family members in Eastern Europe."

Irving Wladawsky-Berger
Genealogy Assistant
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