Texas-based · In-person retrieval
Page One Heritage is a document retrieval and scanning service. We go to Texas archives and libraries in person, locate the specific records you've identified, scan them, and send them to you — along with a detailed log of everything we searched.
Countless valuable records have never been digitized and likely never will be. The only way to get them is to show up in person. If you can't make the trip, we go for you.
We are not researchers. We do not interpret records, build family trees, or solve genealogical puzzles. You tell us exactly what you need and where it is. We go get it.
Our principles
What we stand for
We log everything — including what wasn't there. Negative evidence is real evidence.
You set the limit. We stop when you say stop and call before going over.
Your request details and documents are yours. We never share or publish client information.
Step by step
How it works
Submit
Using our online intake form, you provide the specific library, collection, box, file, and subject name. You do the research — we do the retrieval. If you're unsure of the exact location, request a discovery consultation first.
Confirm + deposit
Within 2 business days we review your request and confirm it's actionable. A $65 deposit (first hour + $10 report fee) is required to secure your booking. This is non-refundable once confirmed.
Schedule
We visit each library once per month and batch requests together. There will be a wait between submission and research — this is expected.
If confirmed requests add up to 8 hours of work at a given library before the monthly visit, we go early.
Retrieval
On visit day we pull your records, scan everything relevant, and log every item searched. Active retrieval time only — travel and wait time are never billed. If we reach your cap, we stop and call you.
Delivery + balance
We send you a balance invoice for any hours beyond the first. Once paid, your scans and research log are delivered digitally. Time is billed in full-hour increments, always rounded up.
Where we work
Our archive network
Our paid subscriptions
Digital database access
We maintain paid subscriptions to the databases below. If you need a search run on any of these without purchasing an annual subscription yourself, include them in your research request. These are remote searches we perform on our end — not library on-site resources. Billed at the same $55/hr rate.