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. 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