Services
Steinbrook Historical Research and Consulting partners with individuals and institutions to research and interpret the past in ways that illuminate cultural context, support responsible stewardship, and foster meaningful engagement with the stories, objects, and places that connect us to the past. With expertise in genealogical inquiry, archival research, and cultural heritage preservation, the firm supports projects requiring precise documentation, contextual analysis, and informed conservation planning.
Our services include historical and genealogical research, document and artifact conservation and restoration, and archival storage consulting and solutions. Steinbrook is committed to delivering meticulous, well-documented research. Our professionals employ the highest standards in archival practices, ensuring that all historical treatments and storage solutions are tailored to each project and grounded in historical integrity and proven, evidence-based methods.
Historical and Genealogical Research
Steinbrook’s historical and genealogical research services are designed to connect individuals and institutions with the past through rigorous, evidence-based inquiry. Our genealogical research is more than lineage tracing—it is a practical tool for navigating legal, cultural, and civic processes tied to heritage. We assist clients in building comprehensive family trees and procuring official records—such as church and civil registration documents—to support applications for dual or foreign citizenship through descent programs. Our researchers have also helped clients reestablish long-lost claims to land and mineral rights through generational inheritance research, even in cases where the paper trail spans centuries.
On the historical side, our team investigates the origins and cultural contexts of objects, artworks, manuscripts, and locations. Whether you're seeking to understand the provenance of a rare book, historical object or family heirloom, or require documentation to support a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, Steinbrook provides precise, contextualized research. We also work closely with clients pursuing applications with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), offering the historical groundwork needed to move such projects forward with confidence and clarity.
Conservation and Restoration
At Steinbrook, we specialize in the conservation and restoration of historical books and paper-based documents using non-invasive, non-chemical techniques that prioritize the integrity and authenticity of each item. Restoration efforts may include archival-grade dry cleaning, mending with historically sympathetic and fully reversible organic materials, and custom structural stabilization. For books, we offer a range of treatments—from minimally invasive stabilization to full rebinding—balancing functionality with preservation of historical character. Our conservation services focus on prolonging the life of valuable or vulnerable materials by addressing issues of deterioration and environmental exposure. We carefully clean and assess documents, books, and small artifacts, and collaborate with clients to identify the most appropriate conservation approaches for each unique item. These services often include the design and fabrication of custom archival enclosures to ensure proper storage and protection from light, humidity, pollutants, and other environmental factors.
Archival Storage Solutions and Consulting
Proper storage is essential to the longevity of historical materials, whether in a private collection or institutional archive. Steinbrook offers tailored archival storage consulting services to help clients develop effective preservation strategies for paper-based items, artworks, and three-dimensional artifacts. Through one-on-one consultations, our experts assess the condition, composition, and specific vulnerabilities of your collection to recommend practical, sustainable, and archivally sound solutions. We assist in selecting appropriate housing materials, environmental controls, and organizational systems that meet both professional standards and client-specific needs. Whether you're caring for a small family archive or curating a larger institutional collection, Steinbrook provides scalable, evidence-informed strategies to ensure your materials remain preserved and protected for generations to come.
