John Taylor (archivist)
Encyclopedia
John Edward Taylor was an American
military archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration
for 63 years.
and graduated from the University of Arkansas
in 1945. He was frequently acknowledged by authors for his assistance, and the National Archives named its collection of intelligence and espionage books in his honor. Taylor died of congestive heart failure
at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
military archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives...
for 63 years.
Life and career
Taylor was born in Sparkman, ArkansasSparkman, Arkansas
Sparkman is a city in Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 586 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sparkman is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
and graduated from the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
in 1945. He was frequently acknowledged by authors for his assistance, and the National Archives named its collection of intelligence and espionage books in his honor. Taylor died of congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure
Heart failure often called congestive heart failure is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body. Heart failure can cause a number of symptoms including shortness of breath, leg swelling, and exercise intolerance. The condition...
at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Chevy Chase is the name of both a town and an unincorporated census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. In addition, a number of villages in the same area of Montgomery County include "Chevy Chase" in their names...
.
External links
- National Archives Announces Death of Legendary Archivist John Taylor via National Archives