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Plummer, Raymond Eugene
Born March 27, 1913, in Harlan, IA
Died December 26, 1987
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 28, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on September 8, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1966-1973. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on June 1, 1973. Service terminated on December 26, 1987, due to death.
Education:
University of Nebraska, B.A., 1937
University of Nebraska College of Law, LL.B., 1939
Professional Career:
Died December 26, 1987
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on August 28, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on September 8, 1961, and received commission on September 18, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1966-1973. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on June 1, 1973. Service terminated on December 26, 1987, due to death.
Education:
University of Nebraska, B.A., 1937
University of Nebraska College of Law, LL.B., 1939
Professional Career:
Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1939-1940
Private practice, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1940-1944
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Alaska Territory, 1944-1946
U.S. attorney for the District of Alaska Territory, 1946-1949
Private practice, Anchorage, Alaska, 1949-1961