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.

Påhlman Letter to Christoffer Adam von Steding, 1763

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Påhlman Letter to Christoffer Adam von Steding written in 1763. The letter is signed "Påhlman" and unclear who the author is, but likely attributed to Anders Otto Påhlman, or his brothers Carl Gustaf, Johan Magnus, or Adolf Fredrik. The letter is written in 18th-century German and documents Påhlman's request for von Steding to send orders to the distict for two horse-drawn coaches and one riding horse. Full translation provided.

Sender: Påhlman
Recipient: Steding, Christoffer Adam von b. 1715 d. 1791
Major, company commander.
Year and number: 1763 (1)
Note: 1763 (1) (E 6558th).
Archive: The Stedingkska archive. Pomeranian family archive. Christopher Adam von Stedingk. (SE/RA/720808/I/V)
Volume: E 6558
Created by: Riksarkivet