Smith, Talbot Born October 11, 1899, in Fayette, MO Died December 21, 1978 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on February 5, 1962, and received commission on February 9, 1962. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1971. Service terminated on December 21, 1978, due to death. Education: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1920 Naval Academy Postgraduate School, M.S., 1928 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1934 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1917-1931 Engineer, Atlantic Refining Company, 1931 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1934-1937 Professor of law, University of Missouri, 1937-1941 Attorney, U.S. Office of Price Administration, 1941-1944 Private practice, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1944-1945, 1947-1955 Professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1945-1946 Associate justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1955-1961 Research Collections