About James E. O'Neill
Lived 1929 – 1987 (aged 58). James E. O'Neill was an archivist.
James Edward O'Neill (February 2, 1929 – March 6, 1987) was an American archivist who served as acting Archivist of the United States from September 1, 1979, through July 23, 1980. He was born in Renovo, Pennsylvania. He was also head of the US Presidential Libraries system. He died of a heart attack on March 6, 1987.
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Who was James E. O'Neill?
Archivist of the United States (1929-1987)
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James E. O'Neill was born on 2 February 1929 in Renovo.
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James E. O'Neill died on 6 March 1987.
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James E. O'Neill was an archivist.
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