UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, June 7, 1995
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Carlin takes charge of U.S. archives
Critics can't stop confirmation of former governor
By Mark Luce Kansan staff writer
Despite criticism from professional historians, former Kansas Gov. John Carlin is the new U.S. National Archivist. He was confirmed by a U.S. Senate voice vote on May 25 and moved into his new Washington office yesterday.
Carlin is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of national records and documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The position had been vacant since Don Wilson resigned in 1993 amid controversy over the handling of former President George Bush's electronic records.
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Carlin's nomination sparked protest from professional historians and archivists who saw him as an unqualified candidate with political ties to U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, who sponsored the nomination, and President Clinton.
Among several groups that voiced
concerns about Carlin were the American Historical Association and the Society of American Archivists.
A 1984 law stipulates that the archivist must be selected "solely on the basis of the professional qualification required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the office."
Carlin, who served as governor from 1979 to 1987, holds a degree in dairy science from Kansas State University, and worked as a farmer and in agriculture-related businesses before becoming governor. Carlin also was the president and chief executive officer of Midwest Superconductivity in Lawrence.
Carlin said he was able to overcome the criticism from historians and archivists because of his management experience.
"Although some may have preferred a more traditional archivist, the challenge facing us now isn't an archival one, but to provide leadership," he said. "It's an administrative job as much as anything."
Carlin said that the agency was beset with budgetary and space problems, and that he hoped to cultivate relationships with the private sector to aid in funding.
Ted Wilson, professor of history and a user of the National Archives, said the position of National Archivist required three sets of skills: understanding and protecting the heritage and integrity of the documents, excellent management skills, and the ability to represent the agency to both political and professional groups.
"The archives have been cursed by sloppy and inefficient management, and Carlin should perform well as a manager," Wilson said. "However, whether he will be too political or can represent the professional constituency are questions which have to be raised."
Sheryl Williams, University archivist and curator of the Kansas Collection at Spencer Research Library, said that the controversy needed to cease.
"I think he will move forward," she said. "Hopefully he will do this with the support of the organizations. I've seen from the national groups the willingness to work together."
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