John Taylor (archivist)

John Taylor (archivist)

John Edward Taylor (1921 – 20 September 2008) was an American military archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration for 63 years.

Life and career

Taylor was born in Sparkman, Arkansas and graduated from 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.Shane, Scott (September 23, 2008). [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/24/us/24taylor1.html John Taylor, 87, Specialist on Military at Archives, Is Dead .] "New York Times"]

References

External links

* [http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2008/nr08-140.html National Archives Announces Death of Legendary Archivist John Taylor] via National Archives


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