Matthews, Burnita Shelton Born December 28, 1894, in Burnell, MS Died April 25, 1988, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on April 4, 1950, and received commission on April 7, 1950. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1968. Service terminated on April 25, 1988, due to death. Education: National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.B., 1919 National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.M., 1920 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1920-1949 Counsel, National Woman's Party, 1921- Associate editor, Women Lawyer's Journal, 1934-1935 Professor, Washington [D.C.] College of Law, 1933-1939, 1942-1948 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography