Archives

Taylor Research Group (“TRG”) has established itself as a leader in the collection and analysis of federal records — the documents created or received by the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of the U.S. government. Over the course of our 85+ years of collective experience supporting parties engaged in environmental, …
Federal Records: Valuable Sources for Litigation Link
When you work with TRG, you can rest assured that #TRGFindsTheFacts. You can also count on TRG to provide clear documentation of where we found those facts. With every project, we diligently record the original location of the materials we collect, tracking the source information down to the box and …
Provenance and Certification: How to show that your historical documentation is authentic Link

Every industry has undergone major changes since the COVID-19 pandemic and archives and related repositories are no exception. As historical researchers, we had a unique perspective as we watched these institutions adjust in real-time. Since 2020, we at TRG have discussed internally the changes we’ve seen at local and …

Four Ways Archives Have Changed Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Link

Having access to robust online repositories has broadened the scope of our research abilities. We can now review collections holdings and explore new avenues of research more efficiently before traveling to an archive.  Here are some of our favorite online repositories!

Our Favorite Online Archives and Databases Link

October is American Archives Month! That means archives from around the country will promote their collections and archivists will share their knowledge all month long online. As you know, our line of work is dependent on the good folks who care for and curate historical materials. We here at …

October is American Archives Month – 2023 update! Link

For the past 14 years, Taylor Research Group (TRG) has touted our ability to obtain obscure archival records on our clients’ behalf. In light of the continued closure of many repositories due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the textual documentation we routinely review is now largely inaccessible. As a …

Conducting Remote Research During COVID-19 Repository Closures Link

As the weather gets hotter and the sunshine seems to last forever, it is clear that summer is in full swing. At stores throughout the country there are sparklers on the shelves, cupcake icing has turned red, white, and blue, and barbecue supplies are dwindling – all of which …

July 4th Then and Now: Are we celebrating Independence Day as the Founding Fathers once did? Link

There is more to October than falling leaves, pumpkin carving, and Trick-or-Treating. But, of course, you know this if you’ve been following us on social media! October is also American Archives Month, and we’ve been participating in its celebration in a variety of ways.

Did You Know? October Is American Archives Month! Link