David Ferriero
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Not to be confused with David Ferreiro or David Ferrier.
David Sean Ferriero (/ˈfɛrioʊ/;[1] born December 31, 1945) is an American librarian and library administrator, who served as the 10th Archivist of the United States. He previously served as the Director of the New York Public Library[2] and as the University Librarian and Vice Provost for Library Affairs at Duke University.[3] Prior to his Duke position, he worked for 31 years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology library.[4] Ferriero was the first librarian to serve as Archivist of the United States.[5]
Quick Facts 10th Archivist of the United States, President ...
David Ferriero | |
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10th Archivist of the United States | |
In office November 6, 2009 – April 30, 2022 | |
President | Barack Obama Donald Trump Joe Biden |
Deputy | Debra Steidel Wall |
Preceded by | Adrienne Thomas (acting) |
Succeeded by | Debra Steidel Wall (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | David Sean Ferriero (1945-12-31) December 31, 1945 (age 78) Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Education | Northeastern University (BA, MA) Simmons College (MS) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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