James Edward O'Neill (February 2, 1929 – March 6, 1987) was an American archivist who served as acting Archivist of the United States from September 1, 1979, through July 23, 1980. He was born in Renovo, Pennsylvania.[1] He was also head of the US Presidential Libraries system. He died of a heart attack on March 6, 1987.[2]
James O'Neill | |
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| Acting Archivist of the United States | |
| In office September 1, 1979 – July 23, 1980 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | James B. Rhoads |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Warner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1929 Renovo, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 6, 1987 (aged 58) |
| Spouse | Dorothy Collings O'Neill |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | University of Detroit University of Chicago |
References
edit- ^ Who's who in government, Volume 3 Marquis Who's Who
- ^ New York Times obituary
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