Gardner, Archibald K. Born December 3, 1867, in Gwen Sound, Canada Died January 21, 1962, in Huron, SD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Herbert Hoover on April 18, 1929, to a new seat authorized by 45 Stat. 1346. Confirmed by the Senate on May 23, 1929, and received commission on May 23, 1929. Served as chief judge, 1948-1959. Assumed senior status on September 30, 1960. Service terminated on January 21, 1962, due to death. Education: University of Iowa, A.B., 1892 University of Iowa College of Law, LL.B., 1893 Professional Career: Private practice, Greenfield, Missouri, 1893-1895 Private practice, Rapid City, South Dakota, 1895-1897, 1899-1907 City attorney, Rapid City, South Dakota, 1897-1904 General attorney, Chicago and Northwestern Railway, South Dakota, 1907-1929 Research Collections