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.

Georg Pohlmann’s seal 1627

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One of the earliest seals collected from the Polman family.

This is Georg (Jürgen ) Pohlmann's seal in 1627 in a commitment he signed to Alexander von Essen for the villages of Nurmis.

Published in "Est- und Livländische Brieflade" II, no. 397

Reference: EAA.2069.2.1152