The Orderly Pack Rat is a professional archival research and consulting service based in Kansas City, Missouri. We promote scholarly research, and make our research services available to clients with a variety of interests. Our research specialty is with historic records created or maintained in Jackson County Missouri. The Kansas City metropolitan area has a surprisingly vast array of archival holdings and specialty libraries. Allow us to help you discover where to find a specific piece of information. Or, you may wish to challenge us with a specific research question or topic. Can't find what you're looking for? The Orderly Pack Rat has something "in store" for you! If you are ready to open a file with us, let us hear from you!  Our hourly fees begin at $125 per hour with a three hour minimum consultation.