State/Local/Federal Government Research

For many of our cases the historical record is dispersed across a variety of archives and repositories, sometimes at opposite ends of the country.  A thorough research effort requires in-depth knowledge of where to look for all of the different pieces. The professional research staff at Taylor Research Group (TRG) is experienced with a vast array of federal, state, and local records collections throughout the United States, and is well-equipped to locate the records of value to our clients. With their objectives in mind, we develop and execute targeted, cost-effective research strategies to locate the needed information in a timely manner wherever those records are located.

Types of repositories that we routinely utilize include:  

  • National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) facilities, including Archives I and Archives II in the Washington, DC Metro area as well as regional archives and Federal Records Centers nationwide;

  • Other federal libraries and archives nationwide, including the Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, and those of various federal agencies and all branches of the U.S. military;

  • State libraries, archives, and government offices;

  • County/Township/City libraries, archives, and government offices;

  • University libraries, archives, and special collections

  • State and local historical societies and museums

  • Institutional and private archives and research facilities

TRG’s researchers have also developed strategies for targeting federal, state and local records that are not presently in the public domain through right-to-know and public access laws such as the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). We work closely with our clients to maximize their ability to obtain the critical documents they seek. TRG monitors right-to-know requests from submission to completion, working closely with records custodians throughout the process.

Accolades

"Taylor Research Group has provided me and my firm with top-notch historical research on a variety of environmental projects. [They] have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to plumb the depths of public and private records repositories to piece together arcane and complex histories. They consistently are able to distill reams of information in concise and easy-to-use reports, making the information both useful and accessible. I value my professional relationship with Taylor Research Group and am grateful for their excellent work on behalf of me and my clients.” - Law Firm

"Thanks for being so professional, prompt and organized." - Law Firm

"Thank you for the great work and professionalism." - Law Firm

"I am confident that without your having found and provided the transcript, we never would have known of the extent of the effort Oklahoma went to in order to use Texas demand for water to justify its reservoir projects. Thank you very much." – Law Firm

"The deck logs that you found for me were very useful in substantiating my claim for the Veterans, without which I don't know where I would have gotten needed information. You and your staff did a great job and I thank you all very much." – Private Client

Everything you have provided us this morning is invaluable….The information you’re finding is a game changer for us.” – Law Firm

"Taylor Research Group has always provided professional customer service and a high quality end result. Additionally, each time they are tasked with a search, we’re provided with options that best fit our budget.” - Law Firm

"The Sierra Club hired TRG in 2014 to research and compile ten years’ worth of data on fossil fuels-related disasters across the United States. We used the data to populate an interactive map showing the breadth of disasters and their impact on communities. TRG provided high quality data and were a great pleasure to work with throughout the process.” - Environmental Organization

“Our surveying firm has used Taylor Research Group to research the National Archives for railroad maps for the last 4 years. The TRG team has been great to work with and saved us a lot of time.” - Law Firm

Taylor Research Group has provided our firm with outstanding research results over the past decade. They often provide research options that we would not have thought of. Their expertise is priceless. We look forward to working with them for another decade — or more.” — Law Firm

“It was a sincere pleasure to work with your team. Those I worked with were extremely knowledgeable and super patient with someone who was trying to get more experience performing historical research. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to observe and learn.” - Fortune 500 Company

Everything you have provided us this morning is invaluable….The information you’re finding is a game changer for us.” – Law Firm

Kelley & Ferraro, LLP has been working with TRG for ten years, during which time we have been provided prompt and detailed research to assist our clients, fair pricing, and great customer service. Our office looks forward to a continued working relationship with TRG.” - Law Firm

"I highly recommend Taylor Research Group to any military vet needing record searches for proof of incident or documentation regarding disability claims. The communication between us was compassionate, and the records were produced in a timely fashion. It can be quite costly to research some records, but Taylor Research Group recognized my military sacrifices and produced what I needed for much less than I expected, and I thank them sincerely." - Veteran