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 | Renovo, Pennsylvania | February 2, 1929
Died | March 6, 1987 | (aged 58)
Spouse | Dorothy Collings O'Neill |
Children | 5 |
Education | University of Detroit University of Chicago |
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]