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Charles F. Amidon Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: OGLMC-129

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

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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0.25 Linear Feet

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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eng

Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

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