Robert L. Taylor Second Addendum
This addendum provides records related to the judge's correspondence, his properties, miscellaneous paper records, and certificates and portraits.
Dates
- 1921-2011
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
4 Linear Feet
Abstract
This is an addendum to the Judge Robert L. Taylor Papers (MPA.0110.001). The addendum papers are not in any particular order but are both personal and professional.Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee. Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on November 2, 1949, to a seat vacated by George C. Taylor; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1961-1969. Assumed senior status on January 15, 1984. Service terminated on July 11, 1987, due to death. For more biographical information see the biographical note in MPA.0110.
Biographical/Historical Note
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee. Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on November 2, 1949, to a seat vacated by George C. Taylor; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1961-1969. Assumed senior status on January 15, 1984. Service terminated on July 11, 1987, due to death. For more biographical information see the biographical note in MPA.0110.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository