Adrienne Thomas | |
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| Acting Archivist of the United States | |
| In office December 19, 2008 – November 5, 2009 | |
| President |
George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Allen Weinstein |
| Succeeded by | David Ferriero |
| Deputy Archivist of the United States | |
| In office December 31, 2007 – April 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis Bellardo |
| Succeeded by | Debra Steidel Wall |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
Adrienne C. Thomas is a former acting Archivist of the United States. [1] She assumed the position of Acting Archivist when the ninth Archivist, Allen Weinstein, announced his resignation on December 7, 2008, effective December 19. Weinstein explained that he was resigning for health reasons. [2] [3] She was succeeded by David Ferriero, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 6, 2009, as the tenth Archivist of the United States. [4] After 40 years with the National Archives, Ms. Thomas retired on April 1, 2011. [5]
Thomas is a graduate of Iowa State University with a master's degree in American history. [6]
Career
- 2007–2011 – Deputy Archivist of the United States. [6]
- 2008–2009 – Acting Archivist of the United States. [6]
- 1994–2007 – Assistant Archivist for Administration and Chief Financial Officer. [6]
- 1987–1994 – Deputy to the Assistant Archivist for Administrative Services. [6]
- 1974–1987 – Director of the Planning and Analysis Division. [6]
References
- ^ Archivists of the United States, 1934–present
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"National Archivist Allen Weinstein Resigns" (Press release). National Archives and Records Administration. December 9, 2008.
Archived from the original on December 17, 2008. Retrieved December 18, 2008.
On December 7, historian Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, submitted his resignation to the President, effective December 19, 2008. Professor Weinstein, who has Parkinson's disease, cited health reasons for his decision.
- ^ Clark, Anthony (February 5, 2018). "She Was Assaulted by the Head of the National Archives. Then the Bush White House Helped Cover It up". The Daily Beast.
- ^ "David Ferriero Confirmed by U.S. Senate as 10th Archivist of the United States" (Press release). National Archives and Records Administration. November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
- ^ "Deputy Archivist of the United States Adrienne Thomas Retires". archives.gov. March 24, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f National Archives and Records Administration ( NARA): Adrienne Thomas, bio notes.
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