Chief Disney Archivist Dave Smith to Retire in October

[Mouse Skywalker]

I just read this article in the LA Times profiling Dave Smith on his 40th anniversary as chief archivist of the Walt Disney Archives. In the article it mentions that he will retire in October.

One of the best things about the article is the photo gallery that goes with it. A glimpse inside some of the items in the collection.

You can find the article by clicking on this link.
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[Uncleromulus]

His "Disney A to Z" is a must have book for any Disney fan!!

 

[Ron from Michigan]

You're so right Uncleromulus. His A to Z is a must for all Disney fans. I love picking it up and just taking a letter and reading through it. I wonder if I'm to late to apply for his job.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

You're so right Uncleromulus. His A to Z is a must for all Disney fans. I love picking it up and just taking a letter and reading through it. I wonder if I'm to late to apply for his job.

Yup, they already announced that current Archives manager Becky Cline will replace Dave Smith when he retires. You can see a longer version of Friday's article here.

LATimes Blog: A major Disney museum in Glendale?

 

[corky441]

Thanks for the article link.
Maybe he's free to take a nice vacation later on this year... Perhaps a cruise in, let's say -December.

 

[OKW Lover]

...retiring in October?
So that would leave him free to accept an outside speaking engagement?
Hmmm, I wonder if he would come and talk to an assembly of DIS'ers?
Just thinking out loud.

 

[mytripsandraces]

...retiring in October?
So that would leave him free to accept an outside speaking engagement?
Hmmm, I wonder if he would come and talk to an assembly of DIS'ers?
Just thinking out loud.

Especially if that assembly were on the Wonder in mid-December!