Leo Beachy: A Legacy Nearly Lost
In the early 1900s, Leo Beachy took unforgettable photographs of life in Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Most of his precious glass plate negatives were destroyed in 1927. But when 2,800 plates surfaced in recent years, his elderly niece began a mission to preserve her uncle's legacy. Viewers will enjoy seeing the amazing Beachy collection and be charmed by Maxine Beachy Broadwater's efforts to preserve the negatives and make the photos available worldwide. This Emmy winning documentary is from writer/producer David Solomon and videographer/editor Paul Ruggieri.
Leo Beachy: A Legacy Nearly Lost aired on Jan 24, 2011.
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