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]
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.