About the National Archives

Who Is the Archivist?

Allen Weinstein is the ninth Archivist of the United States, the head of the agency, appointed by the President of the United States.

Allen WeinsteinBiography of Dr. Allen Weinstein, Ninth Archivist of the U.S.
Please note: resignation effective December 19, 2008.

Adrienne Thomas
Effective December 20, 2008, Acting Archivist Adrienne Thomas.


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More Speeches and Writings by the Archivist

Prologue Magazine Columns

Columns in Prologue Magazine by Allen Weinstein, Ninth Archivist of the United States

article icon Civic Education Lighting the Path to the Future
Spring 2007

article icon Roosevelt Mythistoricus
Winter 2006

article icon Pursuing Civic Literacy: NARA Education Programs Promote New Ways to Teach History, Fall 2006

article icon Strictly Unclassified: Some Thoughts on Secrecy and Openness, Summer 2006

 

article icon After a Disaster: The National Archives as "First Preserver", Spring 2006


article icon Bill of Rights Memories
Winter 2005

 

 

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