Robert Henry Bahmer (September 27, 1904 – March 14, 1990) served as Fourth Archivist of the United States from November 7, 1965 to March 9, 1968.
Robert H. Bahmer | |
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.jpg) From Left to Right: Cyrus Parham and Robert Bahmer at the National Archives | |
| 4th Archivist of the United States | |
| In office November 7, 1965 – March 9, 1968 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Wayne C. Grover |
| Succeeded by | James B. Rhoads |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1904 near Gardena, North Dakota |
| Died | March 14, 1990 (aged 85) Las Vegas, Nevada |
Life and career
editBahmer was born near Gardena, North Dakota. He earned his bachelor's degree from Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota, his master's from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Bahmer joined the National Archives in 1936. During World War II, he served as chief of archival services for the United States Navy. Bahmer became deputy archivist in 1948, was named acting archivist in 1965, and became the official archivist on January 16, 1966, serving until his retirement two years later. He served as president in the Society of American Archivists between 1961-1962.[1]
In 1970, Bahmer was given North Dakota's Rough Rider Award.
He died in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 14, 1990.[2]
References
edit- ^ "SAA Presidents". Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ Staff report (March 23, 1990). Robert H. Bahmer. 86, Former U. S. Archivist. New York Times