Thank you for your interest in Omega Historical Consulting

My services are designed to assist clients with obtaining, interpreting, and effectively utilizing historical documents and information that are tailored to their interests. Whether an attorney group seeking information regarding historic land use practices on a contaminated site, an architect completing a Historical Resource Evaluation on an old building, or a business seeking lost or unknown insurance policies, I can assist you with finding answers.

The type of services that I routinely perform are:

Research and Interpretation - Investigate relevant source materials in archives and repositories and provide critical analysis regarding the relevance and meaning of collective materials.

Essay and Historical Writing - Subsequent to research of target primary sources, a historian’s traditional task is to present the information in a clear, organized essay or thesis format to present an interpretation of the material.

Research Consulting - While many clients designate a pre-arranged set of historical records to investigate, I enjoy the opportunity to provide feedback on and insight into the most promising sources of information to investigate for a particular project.

Basic Document Retrieval - In the event you have identified and wish to retain copies of records in a particular archive but are unable to visit in person, I can obtain the targeted records on your behalf. In addition, such errands allow me to gain an overview of any additional relevant collections and consult on promising research avenues.

Insurance Archaeology - A specialized form of research which blends the skills of a historian and detective in order to uncover lost or unknown insurance policies for use in current litigation matters and due diligence.

Upon request, time and cost assessments can be provided prior to pursuing historical research in order to ensure that each project is conducted within the parameters of your budget and timeframe. Understanding your objectives for obtaining historical information and how it will be used will allow us to formulate a research plan most fitting to your needs. After mutual agreement of a research plan, I will carry out the specified tasks within a timely manner and prepare “deliverables,” or records and information of interest, in the most appropriate format.

I enjoy assisting clients from all around the United States in addition to pursuing historical research activities in the greater San Francisco Bay Area region. I remain highly involved in various internet-based research initiatives and am available for out-of-state travel to research sites.

While holding specialized experience in CERCLA (Superfund) research, investigation of historic land use practices, and insurance policy searches (see “Specialties”), I enjoy the diversity of areas that historical consulting lends to and look forward to learning more about how I can assist you with your historical research/insurance archaeology needs.