Joyce, Matthew M. Born April 29, 1877, in Emmetsburg, IA Died January 12, 1956 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by Herbert Hoover on January 28, 1932, to a seat vacated by John B. Sanborn. Confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1932, and received commission on February 11, 1932. Assumed senior status on October 11, 1954. Service terminated on January 12, 1956, due to death. Education: University of Michigan Law School Read law, 1900 Professional Career: Private practice, Missoula, Montana, 1900-1910 Private practice, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1910-1917 Attorney, Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1917-1932 Research Collections