Allen Weinstein

Allen Weinstein portrait

Allen Weinstein (September 1, 1937 – June 18, 2015) was an American historian and archivist. He served as the 9th Archivist of the United States from 2005 to 2008.

Early Life and Education

Weinstein was born in New York City, New York. He attended the City College of New York where he earned his bachelor's degree. He later received his Ph.D. in history from Yale University.

Academic Career

Weinstein was a professor of history at several institutions, including Smith College, Georgetown University, and Boston University. He was known for his work on American history, particularly the Cold War and the Alger Hiss case.

Publications

Weinstein authored several books, including Perjury: The Hiss-Chambers Case, which examined the controversial case of Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers. His work was notable for its detailed research and analysis, contributing significantly to the field of Cold War studies.

Archivist of the United States

In 2005, Weinstein was appointed as the Archivist of the United States by President George W. Bush. During his tenure, he focused on modernizing the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and improving public access to historical documents. He resigned from the position in 2008 due to health reasons.

Death

Allen Weinstein passed away on June 18, 2015, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Legacy

Weinstein's contributions to the field of history and his efforts to enhance the accessibility of public records have left a lasting impact. His work continues to be referenced by scholars and researchers in the field of American history.

See Also

• Archivist of the United States
• National Archives and Records Administration
• Alger Hiss
• Cold War