Adrienne Thomas

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Adrienne Thomas
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Archivist of the United States
Acting
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 the 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] 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.[3] After 40 years with the National Archives, Ms. Thomas retired on April 1, 2011.[4]

Thomas is a graduate of Iowa State University with a master's degree in American history.[5]

Career

  • 2007–2011 — Deputy Archivist of the United States.[5]
  • 2008-2009 — Acting Archivist of the United States.[5]
  • 1994-2007 — Assistant Archivist for Administration and Chief Financial Officer.[5]
  • 1984-1994 — Deputy to the Assistant Archivist for Administrative Services.[5]
  • 1974-1984 — Director of the Planning and Analysis Division in the Office of the Executive Director.[5]

References

  1. Archivists of the United States, 1934–present
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  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): Adrienne Thomas, bio notes.

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Government offices
Preceded by Acting Archivist of the United States
2008–2009
Succeeded by
David Ferriero