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Robinson, Richard Earl

Judge Robinson
Born February 3, 1903, in Omaha, NE
Died January 28, 1991

Federal Judicial Service


Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska

Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 21, 1956, to a seat vacated by James A. Donohoe. Confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1956, and received commission on July 3, 1956. Served as chief judge, 1957-1972. Assumed senior status on January 7, 1972. Service terminated on January 28, 1991, due to death.

Education


Creighton University School of Law, LL.B, 1927

Professional Career


Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska 1927-1956

Archive


Induction (August  14, 1956)

Memorial (April 24, 1992)

Oral History, Creighton University School of Law(link is external)     Download Oral History Video *(link is external)
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Research Collections(link is external)

Resolution: In Memoriam (July 11, 1991)