Archival/Historical Research

Historical research can take many forms: tracking down details of an historical figure’s life, summarizing newspaper coverage of a particular subject, locating possible images for publication use, or background research for film or television productions.

Rate: Variable

Minimum fee: $100

Proxy Research

When an institution cannot provide digital copies of the materials you need in a digital format, a proxy researcher will visit an institution on your behalf.

Services available at Central Texas libraries including the Briscoe Center for American History, Austin History Center, Texas State Library and Archives, Tarlton Law Library, Harry Ransom Center, Benson Latin American Collection,

Rate: Variable

Minimum fee: $100

Exhibition Planning

Whether your organization needs assistance conceptualizing an exhibition for a gallery space or an online exhibition, I can help. With more than a decade of exhibition curation experience, I can provide background research, develop a narrative plan, select items, and write wall and label text.

Rate: Variable based on size and scope of project

Document Transcription

Transcribing old family letters, correspondence written by the subject of your film, or a handwritten manuscript can be tedious. Save time by outsourcing that task.

Rate: $50 per hour

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