John Edward Taylor (1921 – 20 September 2008) was an American military archivist at the

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for 63 years.

Life and career

Taylor was born in

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and graduated from the

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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

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at his home in

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.Shane, Scott (September 23, 2008)
John Taylor, 87, Specialist on Military at Archives, Is Dead .
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National Archives Announces Death of Legendary Archivist John Taylor
via National Archives 1921 births 2008 deaths American archivists People from Dallas County, Arkansas People from Chevy Chase, Maryland People from Montgomery County, Maryland University of Arkansas alumni {{US-gov-bio-stub