Born September 1, 1906, in Kansas City, MO
Died October 23, 1992, in Denver, CO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 2, 1957, to a seat vacated by Jean S. Breitenstein. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1957, and received commission on August 6, 1957. Served as chief judge, 1959-1976. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1976. Service terminated on October 23, 1992, due to death.

Education:
University of Colorado Law School, LL.B., 1928

Professional Career:

Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1928-1929, 1934-1936
Private practice, Springfield, Colorado, 1929-1933, 1936-1942, 1946-1949
U.S. Army major, 1942-1946
Judge, Colorado District Court, Fifteenth Judicial District, 1949-1957
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1964-1967
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1974-1976