About Polmanarkivet
Polmanarkivet is a digital archive and museum related to the Polman, Påhlman, and von Pohlmann family, with an extensive repository of digital collections, interactive exhibits, and research material. We are unique in bringing together information about all branches of the Polman family, spanning continents and cultures. Discover more about our story, our past, and our aspirations for the future.
Purpose, vision & mission
Polmanarkivet aims to bring the histories of the Polman, Påhlman and von Pohlmann family lines to light through stewardship, research and storytelling.
Our Purpose
To illuminate the lives and histories of the Polman, Påhlman and von Pohlmann families.
Our Mission
Polmanarkivet aims to bring the histories of the Polman, Påhlman and von Pohlmann family lines to light through stewardship, research and storytelling.
Our Vision
We strive to collect and disseminate materials that have genealogical, historical, or cultural significance, and ensure that our collections are appropriately stored, preserved, managed, and researched.
We are driven by an ambition to delve as far back into history as possible. We aim to engage archivists, curators, and genealogists to help preserve this history.
Polmanarkivet aspires to establish itself as a leader in its core areas of expertise, including research, family history, digital collections, publications, and social media. We strive to serve as a bridge, demonstrating the potential at the intersection of genealogy, history, and museum curation.
Annual reviews
We undertake annual reviews of Polmanarkivet’s work, providing a snapshot of our activities of the past year.
Collection policy
The Collection was established in 2023 when Polmanarkivet purchased 12 manuscripts from the 17th and 18th centuries, including receipts, letters, inheritance documents, and promissory notes. Of particular interest were seven mortgage notes from 1697, all signed and sealed by Johann Ernst Heinrich von Oeynhausen (1653-1722) and his wife Susanna, née Pohlmann (1644-1728) in Hille, where the family originated. A further acquisition in 2024 included a vintage steel pen nib from Påhlmans handelsinstitut (originally Bröderna Påhlman), bringing the physical collection to 13 items. The Polmanarkivet Collection also includes hundreds of curated digital artefacts and objects from cultural institutions worldwide, spanning over five centuries of history.
This document details how this important body of work is cared for, how new material is acquired, and how access is provided to the public.
Enquiries and feedback
We welcome questions and comments from visitors. In order to constantly improve the experience of our visitors and the service we offer, we pay close attention to the feedback and enquiries we receive. All the enquiries and feedback addressed to us will be handled with security and confidentiality.
Here are some ways you can get in touch:
Email: hey@polmanarkivet.com
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