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Christensen, Albert Sherman
Born June 9, 1905, in Manti, UT
Died August 13, 1996, in Provo, UT

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 12, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1954, and received commission on May 28, 1954. Assumed senior status on August 17, 1971. Service terminated on August 13, 1996, due to death.

Education:
National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School), LL.B., 1931
George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1968

Professional Career:
Private practice, Provo, Utah, 1932-1942, 1945-1954
U.S. Navy, 1942-1945
Visiting professor, University of Utah College of Law, 1975
Visiting professor, Brigham Young University, J. Rueben Clark Law School, 1975
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