Russell, Donald Stuart - Born February 22, 1906, in Lafayette Springs, MS
Died February 22, 1998, in Spartanburg, SC
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 11, 1966, to a seat vacated by Charles C. Wyche. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Service terminated on May 1, 1971, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on April 7, 1971, to a seat vacated by Simon E. Sobeloff. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission on April 23, 1971. Service terminated on February 22, 1998, due to death.
Education: University of South Carolina, A.B., 1925 University of South Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1928
Professional Career: Private practice, Union, South Carolina, 1929-1930 Private practice, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1930-1942, 1947-1951, 1957-1963 Price Adjustment Board, U.S. Department of War, 1942-1943; assistant director of economic stabilization, 1942; assistant to director of war mobilization, 1943 U.S. Army major, 1944 Deputy director, Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion, 1945 Assistant secretary, U.S. Department of State, 1945-1947 President, University of South Carolina, 1951-1957 Governor, South Carolina, 1963-1965 U.S. senator from South Carolina, 1965-1966
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