Adrienne Thomas (archivist)

Adrienne C. Thomas is a former acting Archivist of the United States. 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. 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. After 40 years with the National Archives, Ms. Thomas retired on April 1, 2011.

Adrienne Thomas
Acting Archivist of the United States
In office
December 19, 2008  November 5, 2009
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Barack Obama
Preceded byAllen Weinstein
Succeeded byDavid Ferriero
Deputy Archivist of the United States
In office
December 31, 2007  April 1, 2011
Preceded byLewis Bellardo
Succeeded byDebra Steidel Wall
Personal details
Alma materIowa State University

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

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