Dr. Elke Hedstrom's native language is German. She is a professional translator experienced in old German handwriting (Kurrent, Suetterlin) and Fraktur print. Her area of specialization is German genealogy.

Dr. Elke Hedstrom

Professional Translator
Specializing in German Genealogy


http://www.geocities.com/elke4444

622 Perdido Drive, Garland, Texas 75043, USA
Tel: (972) 279-9279       Fax: (972) 279-9279



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Qualifications

  • Native German Speaker
  • Ph.D. in 17th Century German Literature
  • M.L.S. Degree in Library Science
  • Many Years of Translating Experience focusing mainly on Documents pertaining to German Genealogy

Memberships

  • Dallas Genealogical Society
  • German-Texan Heritage Society
  • Dallas Goethe Center
  • American Association of Teachers of German

Services

  • Translation of Documents written in the Old German Script:
    • Church records, family letters, postcards, diaries.
    • Other items of genealogical interest.

  • Translation of Contemporary Correspondence:
    • Letters to German archives, churches, libraries, and private persons.

  • Translation of Historical Texts:
    • Village and family histories.

Fees

  • Documents written in the Old German Script (Fraktur, Kurrent, Sütterlin)
    • Print: $15.00 per 100 English words (discount for longer projects).
    • Hand-written: This task is very difficult and time consuming - hourly charge: $35.00

  • Documents written in Today's Script:
    • $12.00 per 100 English words (discount for longer projects)

  • Looking at Microfilms of Church Records
    • Hourly charge: $35.00

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