GOPHER RECORDS

I want to extend my sincere thanks to Bob Velke and Gopher Records for their outstanding service in fulfilling my recent records request. As both a family historian and a library associate in my county’s Local History and Genealogy Department, I frequently assist patrons in overcoming genealogy brick walls. When records must be obtained from NARA, those walls often become even more challenging—higher, thicker, and more expensive to navigate.

Recently, while revisiting one of my own genealogy roadblocks—one that FamilySearch.org’s AI text recognition helped open up—I faced that familiar challenge: the records I needed were at NARA. Having heard of Gopher Records, I decided to give their service a try. Bob Velke far exceeded my expectations in speed, cost, professionalism, communication, and, most importantly, in delivering the exact information I was seeking.

I am now a devoted Gopher Records fan! Not only was my experience a success, but I also have a trusted option to recommend to patrons facing similar challenges. Thank you, Bob Velke, for your exceptional service!