Devitt, Edward James Born May 5, 1911, in St. Paul, MN Died March 2, 1992, in St. Paul, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Received a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on December 10, 1954, to a seat vacated by Matthew M. Joyce; nominated to the same position by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 10, 1955. Confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 1955, and received commission on February 7, 1955. Served as chief judge, 1959-1981. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1981. Service terminated on March 2, 1992, due to death. Education: University of North Dakota School of Law, LL.B., 1935 University of North Dakota, B.S., 1938 Professional Career: Private practice, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, 1935-1939 Judge, Minnesota Municipal Court, 1935-1939 Assistant attorney general, State of Minnesota, 1939-1942 U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, 1942-1946 U.S. representative from Minnesota, 1947-1949 Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1949-1950 Judge, Ramsey County [Minnesota] Probate Court, 1950-1954 Research Collections Oral History