Ottoman-Arabic Archive Translator Escort -- 2
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I will be spending several days working inside the Ottoman archives—first in Ankara and then in Istanbul—and I need an experienced companion who can read the original Ottoman script fluently and render it into clear, scholarly Arabic on the spot. The materials I will be handling are historical documents only; they range from decrees to correspondence and require careful, accurate interpretation rather than a literal word-for-word approach.
Your role is twofold: accompany me into the reading rooms, help locate the relevant folders, and then translate their contents directly to me in modern Arabic. Whenever time allows, I would also like you to prepare brief written summaries or full transcriptions so I can cite them later in my study.
Because access is limited and the sessions are intensive, I need someone with proven, advanced proficiency in Ottoman Turkish and demonstrated experience doing exactly this kind of archive work. Please be ready to show previous translations, publication acknowledgments, or letters of reference that confirm you have already translated Ottoman documents into Arabic inside state archives.
If you are comfortable navigating the archive protocols in both Ankara and Istanbul and can commit to working side-by-side with me throughout the visit, let’s discuss dates and any logistical details you may require.
Your role is twofold: accompany me into the reading rooms, help locate the relevant folders, and then translate their contents directly to me in modern Arabic. Whenever time allows, I would also like you to prepare brief written summaries or full transcriptions so I can cite them later in my study.
Because access is limited and the sessions are intensive, I need someone with proven, advanced proficiency in Ottoman Turkish and demonstrated experience doing exactly this kind of archive work. Please be ready to show previous translations, publication acknowledgments, or letters of reference that confirm you have already translated Ottoman documents into Arabic inside state archives.
If you are comfortable navigating the archive protocols in both Ankara and Istanbul and can commit to working side-by-side with me throughout the visit, let’s discuss dates and any logistical details you may require.