During my recent recovery from Covid, I had ample time to reflect and have made a significant decision regarding my record retrieval services. After careful consideration, I will be retiring my World War I, World War II, and Korean War OMPF Mini-Reconstructions. This decision was not made lightly, as I have deeply enjoyed helping my clients learn more about their veterans’ service without the exorbitant fees charged by some onsite research companies.
However, due to the rising costs associated with travel post-pandemic, I must choose between focusing my efforts primarily in Washington, DC/College Park or continuing services in St. Louis. I have decided to dedicate my services to my preferred National Archives facilities, Archives I in Washington, DC and World War I, World War II, and Korean War division/regimental record retrieval at Archives II in College Park, Maryland starting in 2025.
Certainly, I do not wish to leave NPRC & NARA-St. Louis without sharing the valuable knowledge I have gained over the last 6 years onsite. To support future researchers, Twisted Twigs Genealogy will focus on creating YouTube videos to guide individuals in retrieving their own veterans’ records.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a local researcher or two around St. Louis started to offer affordable research/retrieval services with the knowledge shared with our YouTube videos. 🙂
Understanding that many of our clients have been planning to order additional reconstructions, we do not want to leave them without one last chance to order a OMPF Mini-Reconstruction. Therefore, I will be offering 100 mini reconstructions between now and Labor Day. After Labor Day, we will retire all of our NARA-STL research and retrieval services and focus on completing all orders before Christmas.
There is another reason I am offering one hundred WWI/WWII/Korean War OMPF Mini-Reconstructions: to replace my cherished NARA vehicle, Wilhelmina Murray, a 2017 Chevy Trax.
Last October, while traveling to NARA-STL, we encountered an unexpected incident where a kamikaze deer leapt in front of us at 70 mph. Thankfully, Wilhelmina protected me during this ordeal with 8 of her 10 airbags deploying, which allowed me to walk away from what could have been a lethal collision. Insurance, of course, totaled the car and I have been renting cars weekly ever since to drive between Washington DC & St. Louis.
Mina was never extravagant, nor will her replacement be. We prioritize modesty and reliability to ensure we provide you with the best value, as this is our passion.
