The Research Network has two rate schedules for historical research: a $25 hourly rate or a special look-up rate based upon the type of research being done.

The hourly rate is $25.00 an hour. This includes an analysis of the research problem, developing a research plan, researching the problem, and writing the client report. The hourly research rate is excellent if the research problem is lengthy or complex. Good examples of research problems that would work well using the hourly rate: 1. Prove that my Smith ancestor resided in Idaho prior to statehood (1890) [To obtain the Idaho Pioneer Certificate from the Idaho Genealogy Society.] 2. Obtain all of the Idaho censuses [1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930] for the William Smith family in Ada County. 3. Locate and copy all the Smiths buried in Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, Idaho.

The Research Network charges an hourly rate for consultations. Juvanne can either meet with you personally or you can contact her through snail mail, email or telephone. You discuss your research problem. Juvanne develops a research plan and shows you how to go about doing the research yourself.

The Research Network also charges an hourly rate for historical photograph [pictures of tombstones in cemeteries, old homesteads and buildings.] If you would like any photography, let us know if you require a print photo or if you want a digital image. We can do both! So, let us know so Juvanne can take the correct, photographic equipment. Other fees to consider are film and developing costs. Please take into consideration when requesting tombstone pictures, we have to get to the cemetery and then we have to locate the grave. Thus, there is a minimum $15 charge for this service.

The Research Network further charges an hourly rate for typing family history information into a genealogy software program as in a database, spreadsheet, or word processing system. That way the information can be stored on a disk for further use and access. The hourly rate also applies for scanned photos.

The second research rate is a special "quick look-up" rate. This rate involves seeking just one or two sources of information. It does not require a great length of time. The rate charge is based upon the type of information required. Examples of the quick look-up fees: 1. William Smith died Jan. 13, 1989 in Boise, Idaho. I would like his obituary. 2. John Smith died Oct. 9, 1915 in Meridian, Idaho. Please look for a death record in the Idaho Death Index. 3. Locate William Smith in the 1910 Federal Idaho Census Index. 4. Search for all Smiths in the 1860 Federal Census Index for Ohio. 5. Locate the Fred Smith family in the 1900 Cedar County, Missouri census.

Additional Services	Rate
US Federal Census (1790-1920)	$10.00
Soundex	$8.00 + microfilm rental
Idaho Death Index (1911-1937) Available on microfilm	$6.00
Cemetery Records	$6.00
City Directories	$6.00
City And County Histories	$6.00
Social Security Death Index	$6.00
Internet Searches	$6.00
Telephone Searches	$5.00 per surname
Marriage Records	$5.00
Newspaper Obituaries	$6.00 (must know month, day, and year)
Newspaper Obituaries	$8.00 (must know month and year)
Newspaper Obituaries	$10.00 (must know year)
Correspondence Anywhere In The US	$2.50 per letter + two postage stamps
Photocopies	Microfilm: $.25 per page Print material: $.10 per page Computer: $.10 per page

The majority of the research is conducted at:

The Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives
450 N. 4th
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone 208-334-3356