Researching, Documenting and Honoring Legends in Your Life




Research at the National Archives&Beyond show

Summary:   Join host Bernice Bennett and Genealogist/Film Producer Leonard Smith III for a discussion on how to preserve and honor the legends in your life through mini-documentaries. Mr. Smith has over thirty–seven years of experience in graphics, photography,video and multimedia technology. His website http://www.searchingfamilyhistory.com/ offers innovative strategies to the beginner family researcher. Some of his projects include, a promotional DVD for the Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington, DC, video montages for Xavier University of Louisiana, “The 100th Anniversary of St. Joan of Arc Church,” which was the winner of two Bronze Telly Awards and “A Legend in the Classroom - The Life Story of Ms. Yvonne Busch,” http://vimeo.com/3206947 winner of the AVA Platinum Award, Hermes Gold Award, and Bronze Telly Award.