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Kaufman, Frank Albert
Died July 31, 1997, in Baltimore, MD
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on September 9, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1966, and received commission on September 22, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1981-1986. Assumed senior status on June 16, 1986. Service terminated on July 31, 1997, due to death.
Education:
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1937
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1940
Professional Career:
Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1940-1941
Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, Office of Lend-Lease Administration, 1941-1942
Representative in Turkey, Lend-Lease program, 1942-1943
Assistant to the chief, Psychological Warfare Board, Allied Force Headquarters, 1943-1944
Chief, Leaflet Division, Psychological Warfare Division, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, 1944-1945
Assistant to the general counsel, U.S. Foreign Economic Administration, 1945
Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1945-1966
Consultant, Psychological Warfare Department, U.S. Army, 1951-1953
Lecturer, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1948-1962
Lecturer, University of Maryland School of Law, 1953-1954
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1985-1991