Research At The National Archives And Beyond!

Family Pictures USA is a television series and transmedia project that explores neighborhoods and cities through the lens of the family photo album. Hosted by Thomas Allen Harris, this innovative television series enlarges our understanding of history, our diversity, and our shared values. Thomas Allen Harris is a critically acclaimed artist who uses film, video, photography, and performance to explore family and identity. Harris' work has been broadcast internationally and exhibited at major festivals, museums and galleries across the globe. A graduate of Harvard College, and a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, he has received numerous awards including an NAACP Image Award and African Oscar, as well as Guggeheim, Rockfeller, and United States Artist fellowships. He lectures and teaches widely on media arts, visual literacy, and personal archiving at such institutions as Yale, Dartmouth, University of California, and many others. www.familypicturesusa.com