History of the Federal Judiciary


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Dawson, Archie Owen
Born October 9, 1898, in Pomfret, CT
Died August 3, 1964

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on April 6, 1954, to a seat vacated by Henry W. Goddard. Confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1954, and received commission on April 27, 1954. Service terminated on August 3, 1964, due to death.

Education:
Columbia University, A.B., 1921
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1923

Professional Career:
U.S. Army private, World War II
Private practice, New York City, 1923-1954
Delegate, New York State Constitutional Convention, 1933

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