Dave Smith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dave Smith
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David Rollin Smith
October 13, 1940 Pasadena, California, U.S
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| Died | February 15, 2019 (aged 78) Burbank, California, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Chief Archivist at Walt Disney Archives |
Dave Rollin Smith (born October 13, 1940 – died February 15, 2019) was an American archivist. An archivist is someone who collects and organizes historical records and documents. Dave Smith was super important to Walt Disney because he started and led the Walt Disney Archives. This is a special place where Disney keeps all its historical items and memories. The Archives are located at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.
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Who Was Dave Smith?
Dave Smith was born in Pasadena, California. He became a very important person in the history of The Walt Disney Company. He made sure that Disney's past was carefully saved and remembered.
Starting the Disney Archives
Dave joined Disney on June 22, 1970. He was the very first archivist the company ever hired! His first big job was to organize Walt Disney's office. This office had been untouched since Walt Disney passed away in 1966. Imagine going through all of Walt's things! Dave carefully documented everything.
Writing Books About Disney
Dave Smith loved sharing his knowledge about Disney. He wrote many books that are like treasure chests of Disney facts.
- One of his most famous books is Disney A to Z. This book is like an official encyclopedia of everything Disney.
- He also wrote the Walt Disney Trivia Books.
- He helped write Disney: The First 100 Years. This book tells the story of Disney's amazing journey.
A Disney Legend
In 2007, Dave Smith received a very special honor. He was given the Disney Legends Award. This award celebrates people who have made a lasting and important contribution to the Disney legacy. It shows how much Disney valued his work.
Retirement and Legacy
Dave Smith retired in June 2010. Even after retiring, he continued to work for Disney as a consultant. He kept helping them with his amazing knowledge until he passed away on February 15, 2019, in Burbank. He was 78 years old. Dave Smith's work made sure that the history of Disney will always be preserved for future generations.
