Archive & document research
Targeted archive searches, document pulls, summaries, and source trails you can trust.
Historical research that’s clear, careful, and properly sourced.
From archives to family history to production research packs — I turn messy evidence into a confident, readable narrative.
What you’ll get
- Transparent sourcing (and what’s uncertain)
- Plain-English summaries + optional deep detail
- Searchable notes and tidy reference lists
Services
Family & local history
Records, context, and narrative — with clear “proof vs. plausible” signposting.
Research packs for writers & media
Period detail, timelines, terminology, and sources that support authentic storytelling.
Education & talks
Engaging sessions on how to read sources, spot myths, and build evidence-led stories.
Approach
1) Define the question
We agree scope, time period, deliverables, and what “done” looks like.
2) Gather and verify
I collect sources, log citations, and note reliability, gaps, and contradictions.
3) Deliver in layers
You get a readable summary first — then the supporting detail and references.
Typical outputs
- Summary report (plain English)
- Timeline (events + sources)
- Source list / bibliography
- Scans/links where available
- “Next best steps” recommendations
Examples
A few example project types (swap these for real case studies when ready).
Institutional workforce records
Structured extraction + analysis from historical employment books and registers.
19th–20th century social history
Contextual research linking individual stories to wider policy, economy, and culture.
Script support
Period language, material culture, “what would they know?” checks, and source packs.
Myth-busting & fact checking
Trace the claim, find the original source (or lack of one), and show the evidence trail.
Contact
historyleaksresearch@gmail.com
Tell me what you’re trying to find, the rough time period, and any names/places you already have.