WASHINGTON, D.C.- Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero announced today the appointment of historian Thomas F. Schwartz as the new director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum. His appointment is effective July 5, 2011. Dr. Schwartz is currently the Illinois State Historian. He serves as the chief historian for exhibits and content at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. He is also director of Research and the Lincoln Collection in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, IL, including the historical documentary editing project, “The Papers of Abraham Lincoln”. In making the announcement, Mr. Ferriero said, “Mr. Schwartz’s extensive experience and knowledge of research library and museum practice will strengthen both the Hoover Library and the National Archives. We all look forward to working with him on new and exciting projects.” Dr. Schwartz was appointed curator of