Letts, Ira Lloyd Born May 29, 1889, in Cortland County, NY Died November 24, 1947, in Boston, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Received a recess appointment from Calvin Coolidge on June 9, 1927, to a seat vacated by Arthur L. Brown; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 6, 1927. Confirmed by the Senate on January 4, 1928, and received commission on January 4, 1928. Service terminated on June 24, 1935, due to resignation. Education: Brown University, Ph.B., 1913 Brown University, M.A., 1914 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1917 Professional Career: Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1917-1925, 1935-1947 Assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1925-1927