Pope, Walter Lyndon Born January 26, 1889, in Valparaiso, IN Died March 27, 1969 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Harry S Truman on February 14, 1949, to a seat vacated by Francis Arthur Garrecht. Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 1949, and received commission on March 1, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1959-1959. Assumed senior status on April 1, 1961. Service terminated on March 27, 1969, due to death. Education: University of Nebraska, A.B., 1909 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1912 Professional Career: Private practice, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1912-1916 Assistant professor of law, University of Nebraska, 1913-1916 Professor of law, University of Montana, 1916-1948 Private practice, Missoula, Montana, 1917-1949 State representative, Montana, 1923 Special assistant to the attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1937-1941 Research Collections