Charles F. Amidon Papers
Scope and Contents
The Charles F. Amidon Papers mainly consist of biographical materials and correspondence.
Dates
- created: 1902-1956
- Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1956
Creator
- Amidon, Charles F. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Biographical or Historical Information
"Amidon, Charles Fremont
Born August 17, 1856, in Clymer, NY
Died December 26, 1937, in Tucson, AZ
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota Received a recess appointment from Grover Cleveland on August 31, 1896, to a seat vacated by Alfred D. Thomas; nominated to the same position by Grover Cleveland on December 8, 1896. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1897, and received commission on February 18, 1897. Assumed senior status on June 2, 1928. Service terminated on December 26, 1937, due to death.
Education: Hamilton College, A.B., 1882 Read law, 1886
Professional Career: Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1887-1890, 1894-1896 City attorney, Fargo, North Dakota, 1890-1894 Code commissioner, Commission to Revise Codes of North Dakota, 1893-1895"
Source: Federal Judicial Center, [url=https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/amidon-charles-fremont]https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/amidon-charles-fremont[/url]
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Language of Materials
English
Abstract
1856-1937; District Court Judge from North Dakota from 1896 until 1937
Source of Acquisition
Mrs. Paul Ratliff
Method of Acquisition
Donation
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Repository Details
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