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Robert H. Bahmer
From Left to Right: Cyrus Parham and Robert Bahmer at the National Archives
4th Archivist of the United States
In office
November 7, 1965 – March 9, 1968
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byWayne C. Grover
Succeeded byJames B. Rhoads
Personal details
Born(1904-09-27)September 27, 1904
near Gardena, North Dakota
DiedMarch 14, 1990(1990-03-14) (aged 85)
Las Vegas, Nevada

Robert Henry Bahmer (September 27, 1904 – March 14, 1990) served as Fourth Archivist of the United States from November 7, 1965 to March 9, 1968.

Life and career

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Bahmer was born near Gardena, North Dakota. He earned his bachelor's degree from Valley City State UniversityinValley City, North Dakota, his master's from the University of ColoradoatBoulder, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Bahmer joined the National Archives in 1936. During World War II, he served as chief of archival services for the United States Navy. Bahmer became deputy archivist in 1948, was named acting archivist in 1965, and became the official archivist on January 16, 1966, serving until his retirement two years later. He served as president in the Society of American Archivists between 1961-1962.[1]

In 1970, Bahmer was given North Dakota's Rough Rider Award.

He died in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 14, 1990.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "SAA Presidents". Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  • ^ Staff report (March 23, 1990). Robert H. Bahmer. 86, Former U. S. Archivist. New York Times
  • [edit]
    Government offices
    Preceded by

    Wayne C. Grover

    Archivist of the United States
    1965–1968
    Succeeded by

    James B. Rhoads


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