Adrienne Thomas (archivist)

Adrienne C. Thomas is a former acting Archivist of the United States.^[1] 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.^[2][3] 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.^[4] After 40 years with the National Archives, Ms. Thomas retired on April 1, 2011.^[5]

Adrienne Thomas
Acting Archivist of the United States
In office December 19, 2008 – November 5, 2009
President	George W. Bush Barack Obama
Preceded by	Allen Weinstein
Succeeded by	David Ferriero
Deputy Archivist of the United States
In office December 31, 2007 – April 1, 2011
Preceded by	Lewis Bellardo
Succeeded by	Debra Steidel Wall
Personal details
Alma mater	Iowa State University

Thomas is a graduate of Iowa State University with a master's degree in American history.^[6]

Career

• 2007–2011 – Deputy Archivist of the United States.^[6]
• 2008–2009 – Acting Archivist of the United States.^[6]
• 1994–2007 – Assistant Archivist for Administration and Chief Financial Officer.^[6]
• 1987–1994 – Deputy to the Assistant Archivist for Administrative Services.^[6]
• 1974–1987 – Director of the Planning and Analysis Division.^[6]