Stagg, Thomas E. Jr. Born 1923 in Shreveport, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on February 18, 1974, to a seat vacated by Benjamin C. Dawkins, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 1974, and received commission on March 8, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on February 29, 1992. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1943 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, Infantry, 1943-1946 Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1949-1974 Vice-president, King Hardware Co., Louisiana, 1955-1974 President, The Abe Meyer Corporation, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1960-1974 Managing partner, Pierremont Mall Shopping Center, 1963-1974 President, Stagg Investments, Inc., 1964-1974 Managing partner, Camellia Trading Company, 1974- Research Collections Oral History