James Edward O'Neill (February 2, 1929 – March 6, 1987) was an American archivist who served as acting Archivist of the United States from September 1, 1979, through July 23, 1980. He was born in Renovo, Pennsylvania.^[1] He was also head of the US Presidential Libraries system. He died of a heart attack on March 6, 1987.^[2]

James O'Neill
Acting Archivist of the United States
In office September 1, 1979 – July 23, 1980
President	Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	James B. Rhoads
Succeeded by	Robert M. Warner
Personal details
Born	(1929-02-02)February 2, 1929 Renovo, Pennsylvania
Died	March 6, 1987(1987-03-06) (aged 58)
Spouse	Dorothy Collings O'Neill
Children	5
Education	University of Detroit University of Chicago