John Carlin | |
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| 8th Archivist of the United States | |
| In office May 30, 1995 – February 15, 2005 | |
| President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Don W. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Allen Weinstein |
| 40th Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Lieutenant | Paul Dugan Thomas Docking |
| Preceded by | Robert Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Mike Hayden |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 31, 1984 – August 6, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | James R. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Lamar Alexander |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 73rd district | |
| In office January 11, 1971 – January 7, 1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Carlin August 3, 1940 Salina, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ramona Hawkinson Karen Bigsby Hurley Diana Prentice Lynn Lady |
| Education | Kansas State University (BS) |
| Website | Official website |
John William Carlin (born August 3, 1940) is an American educator and politician who was the 40th governor of Kansas from 1979 to 1987. He was also the archivist of the United States from May 30, 1995, to February 15, 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Carlin teaches at Kansas State University as a visiting professor.