American Research Bureau Company Info

AMERICAN RESEARCH BUREAU
International Probate Research Since 1935

Los Angeles · Salt Lake City · Fort Lauderdale · New York

Research Center
2386 East Heritage Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84109-1897
Toll Free 1-800-628-7221
Fax 1-801-484-4440
State License PI 11726 CA A9700032 FL

American Research Bureau
Salt Lake City Research Center

American Research Bureau (ARB) is a leader in international genealogical research, heirship determination and the location of missing and unknown heirs. ARB is frequently asked by courts, attorneys, administrators and trust officers to provide documentation and appear as an expert witness in court cases. ARB has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in research while providing quality, personal service to each client.

Brief History - ARB was founded in 1935 and restructured as a partnership in 1941. In 1985, ARB incorporated in the State of California. In 1986, founder Vincent H. Telling retired and Mary E. Schwartz became President and Chairman of the Board. Currently, Thomas M. Nelson is Chief Executive Officer and Mary Schwartz continues as Chairman of the Board. For more than 70 years, ARB has been a leading company in the location of missing and unknown heirs.

Offices - ARB has maintained offices in Los Angeles, California from 1935 to the present. ARB's Salt Lake City Research Center opened in Utah in 1991 and houses an extensive private library devoted to heirship research. It is also located near the Family History Library which holds the largest collection of genealogical records in the world. ARB has additional offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and New York City, New York. ARB's network of employees, correspondents, investigators, and researchers extends throughout the United States and to numerous foreign countries.

ARB Library
ARBLibrary ARB Library - ARB's research library contains more than 75,000 volumes of city directories and other reference books, plus an extensive collection of microfiche, microfilm, compact disc and electronic databases. The ARB Library is believed to be the largest library devoted to heirship research -- a resource that is not available at any other firm.
Team Approach - ARB works in specialized teams to provide the best service in each phase of a case. In addition, all telephone calls and correspondence are serviced through the Salt Lake City office. ARB's coordinated team approach provides excellent results for our clients.

ARB is a member of the following organizations...
American Assoc of State and Local History International Probate Research Association (1988-1991)
Ancestry Research Club National Genealogical Society
Association of Professional Genealogists New England Historic and Genealogical Society

California Assoc of Licensed Investigators New York Genealogical and Biographical Society

California State Genealogical Association Utah Genealogical Association

Chamber of Commerce West Los Angeles Genealogical Society

Federation of Genealogical Societies World Association of Detectives

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