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James E. O'Neill

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James O'Neill
Acting Archivist of the United States
In office
September 1, 1979 – July 23, 1980
PresidentJimmy Carter
Preceded byJames B. Rhoads
Succeeded byRobert M. Warner
Personal details
Born(1929-02-02)February 2, 1929
Renovo, Pennsylvania
DiedMarch 6, 1987(1987-03-06) (aged 58)
SpouseDorothy Collings O'Neill
Children5
EducationUniversity 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]

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Government offices
Preceded by Archivist of the United States
1979–1980
Succeeded by