Harper, Roy Winfield Born July 26, 1905, in Gibson, MO Died February 13, 1994, in Chesterfield, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on August 7, 1947, to a seat vacated by John Caskie Collet; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on November 24, 1947. Service terminated on December 19, 1947, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on August 7, 1947, to a seat vacated by John Caskie Collet; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on November 24, 1947. Service terminated on December 19, 1947, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on December 20, 1947, to a seat vacated by Roy Winfield Harper. Service terminated on June 22, 1948, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on December 20, 1947, to a seat vacated by Roy Winfield Harper. Service terminated on June 22, 1948, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on June 22, 1948, to a seat vacated by Roy Winfield Harper; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 13, 1949. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1949, and received commission on February 2, 1949. Assumed senior status on January 5, 1971. Service terminated on February 13, 1994, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on June 22, 1948, to a seat vacated by Roy Winfield Harper; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 13, 1949. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1949, and received commission on February 2, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1959-1971. Assumed senior status on January 5, 1971. Service terminated on February 13, 1994, due to death. Education: University of Missouri, A.B., 1929 University of Missouri School of Law, LL.B., 1929 Professional Career: Attorney, Real Estate Appraisal Division, Shell Oil Company, 1929-1931 Private practice, Steele, Missouri, 1931-1934 Private practice, Caruthersville, Missouri, 1934-1947 U.S. Army major, Air Corps, 1942-1945 Research Collections Oral History