Hiring a Freelance Researcher

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​Library and Archives Canada (LAC) maintains lists of freelance researchers who, for a fee, will conduct archival and/or bibliographical research on your behalf. The researchers' names are listed according to their specialty, by type of records or research.
 
While LAC does not vouch for the quality of their work, it nevertheless believes them to be competent to search the sources most frequently used for research purposes. All inquiries regarding services and fees should be directed to the researcher.
 
Should you wish to have your name added to the list of freelance researchers, please contact Reference services via the Ask Us a Question form.
 
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Name Type of Research Telephone number Address Email Specialization
Agar, David Genealogy ​49 Windcrest Court Kanata, ON K2T 1B5 dagar@ncf.ca
Allan, Robert Genealogy ​76 Pegg Rd RR1 Lombardy, ON K0G 1L0 lanark_links@xplornet.com ​Eastern Ontario and Danish research
Allen, Richie Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-979-2409 ​141 Willow Street Ottawa ON K1R 6W2 richie.s.allen@web.net Paper and online governmental records and manuscript holdings of Library and Archives Canada, especially precolonial, First Nations, land, fur trade, early government surveying and NWMP reports/photos, early military photos, and family histories. Specialization in archival references regarding First Nations soldiers in WW1.
Anderson, Lesley Genealogy 613-447-6477 anderley@sympatico.ca ​British Isles, Canada, Ontario, Quebec
Anderson, Peter Textual Documents 613-290-6568 112 Spadina Ave Apartment 13 Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C1 CANADA peter@historyapplied.com www.historyapplied.com Social and cultural history, history of education, Ottawa history, Ontario history, and agricultural history  
Bernard, Susan Nightwood Pictures Photography and Documentary Art ​Ottawa, ON CANADA susanbernard63@gmail.com
Booth, Brian D. Genealogy 613-823-2945 ​42 Westwinds Place Nepean, ON K2G 6K9 CANADA briandbooth@gmail.com Passenger lists
Campbell, Douglas B. Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-789-5413 Fax: 613-680-4401 ​201-110 Nelson Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9P2 CANADA ​Industrial and technological history
CDCI Research Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records Telephone: 613-234-1849 Fax: 613-234-0123 ​331 Cooper Street, Suite 500 Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5 CANADA info@cdci.ca ​Aboriginal, social, cultural, political, property and military history
Cobblestone Heritage Consultants ​Contact: Sean Stoyles Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-203-4526 2035 Othello Avenue, Suite 815 Ottawa, ON K1G 3P6 CANADA spstoyles@hotmail.com
Collins, Nancy Lynn Genealogy 613-259-5544 ​R.R. 2 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 CANADA sunlight@storm.ca ​British Isles, Canada, First Nations
Cook, Christopher Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art ​Post Office Box 143, Station B Ottawa ON K1P 6C3 CANADA clients7964@gmail.com Government documentation, including military records, photographic images, audio-visual and sound recordings, newspaper and periodical research
Costello, Martha Patterson Genealogy ​5337 Kilby Lane, Manotick, ON K4M 1B4 CANADA marpat@costello.ca ​Gaspé Peninsula research, Québec
Darch, Bradley Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-808-9892 2362 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester, ON K1J 7N6 braddarch@yahoo.ca ​Aboriginal history & policy, Canadian cinema, television, music, art & photography, Ottawa Valley & rural Ontario history
Dixon, Don Genealogy 506-459-1512 129 Burpee Street, Fredericton, NB E3A 1M6 CANADA ddixon@nbnet.nb.ca Family History Land and Estate-Heir Research Loyalist Research
Dudley, Peter Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 613-828-7342 ​401-415 Greenview Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2B 8G5 CANADA peterdudley@sympatico.ca
Fenton, Lois Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-619-7426 2- 1474 Coldrey Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9 CANADA Lois.Fenton@gmail.com Aboriginal, social, cultural, medical, legal, military, and family history
Fletcher, Alana Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art ​Kanata, ON alana.fletcher@queensu.ca Canadian literary history, social and cultural history, Aboriginal and pre-Confederation history, personal papers, newspaper and periodical research
Gervais, Mr. Dale A. Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art Ottawa, ON webmaster@canadianfilm.com Experience and knowledge in locating imagery and motion picture film content of Canada’s motion picture film industry, with a focus on early Canadian film history such as, the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau (CGMPB), Associated Screens News (ASN), and the Canadian Army Film Unit (CFPU). Experience with film and video production, and understands the urgency of deadlines that are necessary in the Audio and Video production industry. For further reference I have two websites devoted to the men and women that have served Canada, both in front and behind the camera; www.canadianfilm.com and https://canadianfilmandphotounit.ca/
Goldring, Philip Textual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-729-5607 ​618 Fraser Avenue, Ottawa ON K2A 2R5 CANADA philipgoldring@sympatico.ca Arctic, pre-Confederation West, Aboriginal, Social, Environmental, Political
Hadaya, Hagit Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-232-5349 ​305 Metcalfe Street, Suite 501, Ottawa, ON K2P 1S1 CANADA hadayah@outlook.com ​Heritage consultant with many years' experience in wide-ranging archival research - textual and visual, with a specialization in architecture.
Hall, Marg Genealogy 613-228-9311 or 705-636-5058 ​1505 Baseline Road, Unit 908, Ottawa, ON K2C 3L4 CANADA 33marg.hall@gmail.com ​Loyalist research
Hanwell, Vivian Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 819-459-2124 ​849 Willow Avenue, Orleans, ON K1E 1C2 CANADA vivian.hanwell@sympatico.ca Film, video, photography and art research
Hearnden, Brian Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-526-5759 ​2914 Ahearn Ave., Ottawa, ON K2B 6Z9 hearndenb@yahoo.com ​Military and political history, theatre, film, TV, maps
Heide, Rachel Lea Textual Documents rl_heide@yahoo.ca Royal Canadian Air Force, Defence Department, Transport Department, Indian Land Patents, Prime Ministers/Politicians' personal papers, and newspapers
Hunchuck, Suzanne Holyck Genealogy, Textual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-627-6050 ​5-271 First Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2G7 hunchuck.s.holyck@gmail.com ​Military History
Ingram, Darcy Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records darcyingram.research@gmail.com www.darcyingram.com Government documents, social and environmental policy; law; political history; non-governmental organizations (NGOs); social movements; environmental issues; conservation and parks; biography; arts and culture
Joan Holmes & Associates Inc. Textual Documents, Cartographic and Architectural Records Telephone: 613-722-7675 Fax: 613-722-0787 ​7 Hinton Avenue North, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4P1 CANADA research@joanholmes.ca ; www.joanholmes.ca Performing research and analysis for litigation and claims projects concerning variety of research areas including Aboriginal, Northern, social, political, environmental, legal, genealogical and military history as well as health issues.
Joyce, Ken Textual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-596-4769 ​30 McEwen Avenue, Apt. 409, Ottawa, ON K2B 5K8 CANADA k-sjoyce@rogers.com ​Military and General History Research
Kay, Arnold Genealogy, Textual Documents 613-837-3384 1​866 Robinwood Place, Gloucester, ON K1C 6L7 CANADA cef.research@rogers.com ​Military and RCMP research
Kinsey, Erin Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records erin_kinsey@yahoo.com Government documents, environmental policy, environmental issues, environmental law, natural disasters, history of Canadian Science and Technology, mapping, RCMP and Canadian Intelligence Services.
Know History Contact: Ryan Shackleton Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 613-700-8677 307A Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0P7 ryan@knowhistory.ca www.knowhistory.ca ​Aboriginal, Arctic, Diplomatic, Government, Military, RCMP        
Kropf, Joel Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 613-297-9028 130 Woodridge Crescent, Apt. 6, Nepean, ON K2B 7S9 CANADA joelkropf@yahoo.ca Criminal-justice history; political, diplomatic, cultural, and religious history; Arctic history; RCMP; Indigenous history; Colonial Office records; archival and newspaper research
Krug, John Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-220-2215 Research Ottawa www.ResearchOttawa.ca www.TheCityofOttawa.com www.PhotographersofOntario.ca Research@ResearchOttawa.ca Pre-Confederation, Newspapers, Canada Co records, Ottawa history, Military, Government documents
Kruzich, Noreen Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 613-406-3293 2335 Calabogie Road, Burnstown, ON K0J 1G0 CANADA noreenkruzich@gmail.com www.noreenkruzich.com First Nation/Metis Genealogy and History research/rights clearances: documents, photos, film, audio
Lacroix, Lisette Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-234-7375 ​570 Laurier Ave West, Apt. 505, Ottawa, ON K1R 1C8 CANADA lisettezlacroix@gmail.com Multidisciplinary research (English and French); historical research including genealogy; World War 1 (soldiers, diaries, maps ); life histories (genealogy, articles, personal papers); fully bilingual
Link Advantage Research Corp Contact: David Senger Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records Telephone: 1-613-924-7887 Fax: 613-924-7878 ​9073 C.R. 29 Addison (Ottawa area), ON K0E 1A0 CANADA info@linkarc.ca General history across Canada, Aboriginal claims, litigation, RCMP, cartographic material, arts
Lowell, Marc S. and David Lafranchise Textual Documents 343-961-8013 ​208-215 Wurtemburg Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8T1 househistory11@yahoo.ca househistory@tricolour.ca http://househistory.tricolour.ca ​Ottawa house / property research
Mackenzie, Celeste Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 613-262-3361 206 Harcourt Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 5C3 celestemackenzie@yahoo.ca All subjects, rights clearances, material in English, French and Spanish
McConnell, David Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-723-2504 ​36 Farlane Blvd Nepean, ON K2E 5H4 CANADA mccpar@hotmail.com ​Canadian history generally, military history, Ontario history (1793-1914), expert on British smooth-bore artillery; experienced researcher for 40 years
McLeod, Ken Genealogy, Textual Documents, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-826-3119 Box 605, Osgoode, ON mcwreck@gmail.com ​Ship research, Naval research
More, Sarah E. Genealogy 613-461-0102 ​P.O. Box 151 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 CANADA recce100@gmail.com ​War of 1812, Loyalists, American Revolution (1775-1783) in Ontario, Quebec and New York State
Morrison, Natascha Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-203-1131 487 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 5P7 taschamorrison@gmail.com Canadian social, cultural and military history; aboriginal history; history of Yukon and Northeastern British Columbia
Native Family Trees Research Centre Genealogy, Textual Documents ​PO Box 674 L'orignal ON K0B 1K0 info@nativefamilytrees.com ​Specialist in deciphering, transcription and translation of old French script records, church and other records, fur trade voyageur contracts, Métis scrip and other microfilmed records.
Newfield, Gareth Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-857-0665 406-440 Gloucester Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7T8 ganewfield@gmail.com Canadian military history 1750-1950; personnel records, art & iconography, maps, property & architectural records, military equipment & uniforms; War of 1812, First World War & Second World War.
Noble, Dr. Steven Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 613-824-4408 P.O. Box 339, 16 Cedar Street, Maitland, ON K0E 1P0 CANADA steve.noble@gmail.com Governmental, legal and institutional documents, photographs, biographical research
Public History Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records Telephone: 613-236-0713 Fax: 613-236-3961 200-270 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5G8 s.manson@publichistory.ca www.publichistory.ca ​Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal issues including: First Nations land claims; Indian Status, membership, and Metis ancestry; institutional abuse; natural resources and land use; financial management; social and government policy; health-product liability; class actions; contract disputes; taxation; archival and government records management systems; Access to Information Requests; Personal Information Requests; and additional subject matter in litigation and other contexts. Our clients include government departments and agencies, law firms, and individuals.
Robertson, Beth Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art 613-728-6464 208 General Avenue, Ottawa ON bethrobertson33@gmail.com Canadian cultural and social history, the history of women and gender, photography, visual culture, technology, science, communications, medicine and religion.
Schryer, Michel (Mike) Genealogy 613-825-6204 ​41 Pheasant Run Ottawa, ON K2J 2R3 CANADA mschryer55@gmail.com On site research at LAC and French Canadian genealogy
Soloway, Ken Genealogy Telephone: 613-729-9126 Fax: 613-729-9853 ​4-1381 Kingston Ave Ottawa, ON K1Z 8L1 CANADA kpsolo@bell.net ​Locating heirs and owners of unclaimed property
St.Croix, Brad Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 519-317-2326 bstcroix03@gmail.com Cultural, military, and political history
Stafford-Wilson, Arlene Genealogy 613-695-7888 arlenestaffordwilson@gmail.com Genealogy of Lanark County, Ontario
Stockdale, Dr. Peter Global Bridge Textual Documents 613-852-4527 (cell) 147 Primrose Avenue Ottawa, ON K1R 4M6 CANADA drpeterstockdale@gmail.com ​Legal matters, foreign affairs/government document research
Stone, Helen Textual Documents 613-599-6509 5 Dorey Court, Kanata, ON K2L 2V5 CANADA helenestone@rogers.com Research and analysis of Aboriginal treaty and land claims and litigation projects; Northern, legal, genealogical, cultural, and general Canadian history
Tittley, Conrad Genealogy 819-434-6888 ​426, rue Dubeau Gatineau, QC J8P 6G9 CANADA conrad.tittley1@gmail.com ​Research in English or French language documents, in all fields of genealogy, with a special focus on Ontario, Quebec and French-Canadian genealogy
Trim, Henry Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 613-324-7022 #17 - 10 Breezehill Ave. N, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W6 henry.trim@alumni.ubc.ca Social and Political History, Economic History, Energy History, Environmental History, History of Science and Technology, and the Counterculture in North America.
Vallerand, Josée Genealogy, Textual Documents, Audio-Visual Documents, Photography and Documentary Art, Cartographic and Architectural Records 514-374-3227 Montréal, QC josee.vallerand@gmail.com ​Professional archivist with more than 23 years of experience in archival management, research for the public, and exhibition creation.
Wright, Glenn Genealogy ​1366 Orillia St. Ottawa, ON K1H 7N7 glenn.wright@sympatico.ca ​Military, 1885 to Second World War including Permanent Force and Mounted Police
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