Curran, Edward Matthew Born May 10, 1903, in Bangor, ME Died January 10, 1988 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 16, 1946, to a seat vacated by Daniel W. O`Donoghue; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 8, 1947. Confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1947, and received commission on February 5, 1947. Served as chief judge, 1966-1971. Assumed senior status on April 2, 1971. Service terminated on January 10, 1988, due to death. Education: Catholic University of America School of Law, LL.B., 1927 University of Maine, A.B., 1928 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1928-1934 Assistant corporation counsel, Washington, D.C., 1934-1936 Judge, District of Columbia Police Court, 1936-1940 U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, 1940-1946 Research Collections