EZELLO tRANSLATIONS
expert kurrentschrift
tRANSCRIPTION &
TRANSLATION
german transcription
I specialize in reading and transcribing historical German handwriting, including Kurrentschrift and Sütterlin, into clear modern German. From letters and diaries to birth records and official documents, I carefully preserve the original meaning while making the text easy to read.
English Translation
Once your German text is transcribed, I provide accurate and natural English translations. I capture both the meaning and tone of the original document, giving you a clear understanding of family records, letters, or archival materials without losing historical context.
GENEALOGICAL RECORDS
Birth, marriage, and death certificates transcribed and translated to uncover your family history.
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
Letters, diaries, and church records brought to life through accurate transcription and translation.
LEGAL & OFFICIAL PAPERS
Wills, contracts, and military records carefully transcribed and translated for clarity and accuracy.
Personal Letters
Family letters and postcards made readable, preserving the voices of past generations.
German Transcription
pricing per word- A typed version of the text in modern German
- Optional notes on difficult-to-read passages or historical terminology
English Translation
pricing per word- A clear English translation of the German source text
- Optional bilingual format (German & English side by side)
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An excerpt of my transcription and translation process
Neil Forest
DE-EN Translator, specializing in Kurrentschrift
I’m a Wisconsin-based translator with a passion for uncovering the stories hidden in historical texts. After living in Austria, I earned my Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting Studies, where I specialized in German-English translation. During my time as a German archival translation intern at the Pabst Mansion, I learned to read Kurrentschrift, an old form of German handwriting, and developed a deep appreciation for bringing archival documents to life for modern readers.
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