Collins, Linton McGee Born June 21, 1902, in Reidsville, GA Died April 12, 1972, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on September 8, 1964, to a seat vacated by Samuel E. Whitaker. Confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 1964, and received commission on September 18, 1964. Service terminated on April 12, 1972, due to death. Education: Mercer University, A.B., 1921 Mercer University, M.A., 1922 Professional Career: Teacher, Lanier High School, Macon, Georgia, 1922-1924 Teacher, Columbia [South Carolina] High School, 1924-1925 Private practice, Tampa, Florida, 1925-1926 Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1926-1933 Professor, University of Miami, 1930-1932 Personnel director and division administrator, National Recovery Administration, 1933-1935 U.S. Department of Justice, 1935-1944; first assistant to the deputy attorney general, 1935; special assistant to the attorney general, 1935-1944 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1944-1964