The staff and volunteers at the Family History & Genealogy Center (FHGC) are able to translate most Danish letters and documents, including those in old Gothic handwriting or print, as well as Danish church and census records; and can make referrals for translations from both modern and Gothic German-language documents.
Translation Fees:
• $20 per hour for members of The Danish Immigrant Museum. Become a Member! Click here.
• $30 per hour for non-members
Placing An Order:
• To request translation services please click here and fill out the Translation Request Form. Enclose the completed form with a clear copy of the original material. Please send copies of documents for translations, rather than original copies. The Danish Immigrant Museum cannot be responsible for original documents.
• Include a check or money order, payable to "The Danish Immigrant Museum."
• Completion time is usually 1 - 3 weeks.
• For longer documents the FHGC will be happy to give you an estimate of the time involved.
Mail To:
The Danish Immigrant Museum
Family History & Genealogy Center
Translation Requests
4210 Main Street
P.O. Box 249
Elk Horn IA 51531-0249
Questions & Estimates:
Michele McNabb, MLS - Librarian Manager
712.764.7008
librarian@danishmuseum.org |
