Wright, James Skelly Born January 14, 1911, in New Orleans, LA Died August 6, 1988, in Westmoreland Hills, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on December 21, 1949, to a seat vacated by Wayne G. Borah; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Service terminated on April 15, 1962, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by John F. Kennedy on February 2, 1962, to a seat vacated by E. Barrett Prettyman. Confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1962, and received commission on March 30, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1978-1981. Assumed senior status on June 1, 1986. Service terminated on August 6, 1988, due to death. Education: Loyola University New Orleans, Ph.B., 1931 Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1934 Professional Career: High school teacher, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1932-1936 Lecturer, Loyola University, 1936-1937 Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1937-1942 U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander, 1942-1945 Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1945-1946 Private practice, Washington, DC, 1946-1948 U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 1948-1949 Faculty, Loyola University School of Law, 1950-1962 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography