Additional Services
Local History
Town and Regional Histories
Book Publication
Curriculum Building
In addition to genealogy and historic preservation, Staton Research specializes in history of a local or regional nature. As the author of a local history publication for Simpsonville, SC, Andrew Staton is uniquely qualified to research the history of a town or area, as well as advise others on the process of researching and gathering materials on their own. Guidance can also be provided for teachers looking to incorporate local history education into their classroom curriculum.
Transcription
Handwritten Documents
Recordings
Microfiche/Microfilm
Transcription of documents, audio files, or other materials is available. This may include historic, handwritten documents, as we have extensive experience with reading and deciphering materials of this nature.
Urban Planning
Historic Preservation Plans
Comprehensive Plans
Area and Community Plans
Staton Research is qualified and able to conduct select research related to the field of urban studies and urban planning, as well as perform contract work in the planning field. As with most services offered, this has a particular emphasis on South Carolina and the East Coast.
Digitizing and Organizing
Collection Management
Hazard Mitigation
Document Preservation
Often times, people or businesses have a collection of materials that they are not prepared to sort, organize, and/or digitize themselves - whether due to time constraints or fear of damaging materials. Staton Research is highly trained and experienced in conducting this work, and is prepared to help accomplish the task or advise on how to get started.
Writing and Editing
Obituaries
Publications
Short-Form Stories
We have experience with a variety of writing, editing, and publishing tasks, for several different mediums and audiences. In particular, we offer obituary writing services that guarantee compassion and accuracy in a time of need. We have also worked with publishing companies and local newspapers to produce history-based content, and can adhere to different writing styles and formats - essay formats like Chicago and MLA, and journalistic styles such as the Associated Press.
Grant Preparation
Background Research
Grant Writing
Looking to apply for a grant, but don’t know where to get started? Staton Research is experienced at seeking out grants, performing the necessary research to write and prepare a grant application, and completing the application with success. Specialized experience is in the general categories of arts, history, preservation, libraries/museums, and related fields, but we are happy to work with you on any project.
