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.

Certificate from Empress Catherine II confirming sale of estates

Document from Empress Catherine II confirming sale of estates

Title

Certificate from Empress Katarina II of Russia confirming the right of ownership of Justice Niklas Friedrich von Hagmann (Gagmann) to the Mannlehnsgut Gross- und Klein-Etsl sold by Jägermeister Polmann.

Description

Document from Empress Katarina II of Russia confirming
the ownership rights of the legal counselor Niklas Friedrich
von Hagmann (Gagmann) to the manorial estates Gross-
and Klein-Etsl sold by the huntsman Polmann. With colored
decorations and the imperial seal in a gold-plated capsule.
The cover is made of blue velvet.

German:
Urkunde der Kaiserin Katarina II von Russland über die Bestätigung des Eigentumsrechts des Justizrats Niklas Friedrich von Hagmann (Gagmann) auf die vom Jägermeister Polmann verkauften Mannlehnsgüter Gross- und Klein-Etsl. Mit kolorierten Verzierungen und dem Reichssiegel in einer vergoldeten Kapsel. Die Umschlagdecke aus blauen Samt.

Reference: EAA.854.2.323