Bell, Robert Cook Born November 1, 1880, in Harrisonville, MO Died March 17, 1964 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 8, 1933, to a seat vacated by William A. Cant. Confirmed by the Senate on June 10, 1933, and received commission on June 13, 1933. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1961. Service terminated on March 17, 1964, due to death. Education: University of Missouri School of Law, LL.B., 1908 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1908-1916 Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, Minnesota, 1916-1918, 1921 Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, Denver, Colorado, 1918-1920 Private practice, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, 1921-1933 Counsel, Red Lake Indians, Minnesota, 1927-1933 Counsel, Pillager Indians, Minnesota, 1930-1933 State senator, Minnesota, 1928-1933 Research Collections