About the Story
Len takes the audience through the sequence of events and brings the story to life.  Along the way, he provides insights to the Depression Era that gives new meaning to the rags-to-riches adventure that the boys experienced.  Len shares unpublished photographs and images that shed light on a part of Baltimore’s past, and makes the audience cheer for the boys in their David versus Goliath struggle.

The Numismatist Perspective
As an avid coin collector, Len takes the audience through a history of the treasure and shares his analysis of the probable burial timeframe.  Coin collectors will be enthralled by unpublished photographs and Len’s thorough research of the gold hoard.

Researching the Book
During the five years he spent researching the story, Len shares his methodology for locating descendants of the hoard principals and his use of genealogical tools such as vital records, computer databases, and sheer luck.  Len also shares insights on how to facilitate support among family members, descendents and peripheral characters which add richness to any story.  A meticulous investigative researcher, Len shares his process for uncovering court documents and Secret Service records, and provides tips on using state and national archives.

Treasure Trove Law
The Baltimore treasure story involves a legal area known as treasure trove law.  This law is different than the legal stipulations regarding lost property because of the intent of the original owner.  In these cases, the original owner typically takes steps to hide the treasure.  An additional aspect is the act of interring the treasure in the earth.  While not an attorney, Len Augsburger is quite familiar with the aspects of United States treasure trove law which were key in the ruling of this case.  Len also speaks on the subject of English treasure trove law because it is the basis for common law.  Len’s presentation on this treasure case will be interesting to attorneys and lay persons alike.