About Us

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At Dust Jacket History we believe that studying the past is critical to understanding the conditions of the present. History is an ever evolving study of how humans have interacted with one another and the world around them. Those interactions have created the modern world and will continue to shape our future. As such, it is critical to preserve the collective knowledge that we have of the past. We are passionate about protecting and preserving history for the benefit of communities and future generations, one project at a time. We conduct considerate and unbiased historical research and are dedicated to inclusivity in all of our productions. Care is taken to ensure accuracy and quality in each step of our process, resulting in well-written and comprehensive studies. To achieve this we work strictly with evidence and verifiable proof. We are an AI free business. We value human thought and analyze the human past with human minds. AI is not used for any of our services. 

Education: 

- BA, History - University of Colorado 

- MA, History - University of Colorado 

Biography: 

Karah founded Dust Jacket History Consultants in 2025. Her experience includes archival research,  primary and secondary source analysis, project design, and collections management. Karah has worked with private clients to produce custom historical studies. She has also contributed to the production of an Historic Furnishings Report, an Historic American Engineering Report, an Archives and Collections Storage Assessment, and an Historic Use and Navigabilities of Water Bodies Report. At Dust Jacket History, Karah manages daily operations and oversees all projects. Karah specializes in oral history, cultural history, and memorialization.

Education: 

- BA, Philosophy - University of Colorado 

- BA, History - University of Colorado 

- MSC, History of Science, Medicine, and Technology - University of Oxford 

Biography: 

Patrick has been with Dust Jacket History Consultants since it was established in 2025. He is a history, conservation, and museum professional. He has worked at and performed historical research at institutions across the United States. Patrick has contributed to the production of an Historic Furnishings Report, an Historic American Engineering Report, an Archives and Collections Storage Assessment, and an Historic Use and Navigabilities of Water Bodies Report. At Dust Jacket History, Patrick conducts archival research and authors all projects. Patrick has guest lectured and presented original research in a variety of academic forums. Patrick specializes in transnational history, the history of  astronomy, and historiography.