Step Inside the Reimagined Polmanarkivet

A year in the making, we are proud to share the reimagined Polmanarkivet with a new platform, memberships, a refreshed identity, and more. Dive in and read about all the new exciting features.

Rediscovering Jürgen Polman the Elder's Obscure Portrait

For over 50 years, this 17th-century portrait of the family patriarch has remained hidden — until now. Polmanarkivet unearthed this important artwork and invites you to explore its origins and the story of how it was rediscovered.

A Look at Our First Acquisition

We are proud to announce our first-ever physical acquisition, a collection of 18th and 17th-century manuscripts related to the Pohlmann family from Hille, where the family originated. This collection is not just an addition to our archives, but a tangible link to the very roots of the family tree.

Großes und allgemeines Wappenbuch

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von Pohlmann family coat of arms in J. Siebmacher's grosses und allgemeines Wappenbuch (English: J. Siebmacher's large and general armorial book).

Black and white.

Schwed. A. 16. IX. 1650.

Reference: J. Siebmacher's grosses und allgemeines Wappenbuch. Bd. 3, Abth. 11. Der Adel der russischen Ostseeprovinzen. Teil 1. Die Ritterschaft. Bd. 2