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Van Pelt, Robert
Born September 9, 1897, in Gosper County, NE
Died April 27, 1988
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 22, 1957, to a seat vacated by John W. Delehant. Confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 1957, and received commission on June 13, 1957. Assumed senior status on May 5, 1970. Service terminated on April 27, 1988, due to death.
Education:
Doane College, A.B., 1920
University of Nebraska College of Law, LL.B., 1922
Professional Career:
Died April 27, 1988
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 22, 1957, to a seat vacated by John W. Delehant. Confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 1957, and received commission on June 13, 1957. Assumed senior status on May 5, 1970. Service terminated on April 27, 1988, due to death.
Education:
Doane College, A.B., 1920
University of Nebraska College of Law, LL.B., 1922
Professional Career:
Private practice, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1921-1957
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Nebraska, 1930-1934
Instructor, Nebraska College of Law, 1946-1957