Murrah, Alfred Paul Born October 27, 1904, in Tishomingo, OK Died October 30, 1975, in Oklahoma City, OK Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 8, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 43 Stat. 945. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1937, and received commission on March 3, 1937. Service terminated on September 9, 1940, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 8, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 43 Stat. 945. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1937, and received commission on March 3, 1937. Service terminated on September 9, 1940, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 8, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 43 Stat. 945. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1937, and received commission on March 3, 1937. Service terminated on September 9, 1940, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 5, 1940, to a seat vacated by Robert E. Lewis. Confirmed by the Senate on August 29, 1940, and received commission on September 4, 1940. Served as chief judge, 1959-1970. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1970. Service terminated on October 30, 1975, due to death. Education: University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1928 Professional Career: Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1928-1929 Private practice, Seminole and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1929-1937 Director, Federal Judicial Center, 1970-1974 Bibliography