John W. Carlin

John William Carlin (born August 3, 1940) is an American educator and politician who served as the 40th governor of Kansas from 1979 to 1987, and the archivist of the United States from May 30, 1995, to February 15, 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Carlin teaches at Kansas State University as a visiting professor and previously operated a website to advance civic engagement. Carlin is also a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.

John Carlin
8th Archivist of the United States
In office
May 30, 1995  February 15, 2005
PresidentBill Clinton
George W. Bush
Preceded byDon W. Wilson
Succeeded byAllen Weinstein
40th Governor of Kansas
In office
January 8, 1979  January 12, 1987
LieutenantPaul Dugan
Thomas Docking
Preceded byRobert Bennett
Succeeded byMike Hayden
Chair of the National Governors Association
In office
July 31, 1984  August 6, 1985
Preceded byJames R. Thompson
Succeeded byLamar Alexander
Personal details
Born (1940-08-03) August 3, 1940
Salina, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Ramona Hawkinson
Karen Bigsby Hurley
Diana Prentice
Lynn Lady
Parent(s)Jack W. Carlin, Hazel L. Johnson
Alma materKansas State University (B.S.)
Websitewww.johnwcarlin.com
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