Edward Curran

Born: May 10, 1903
Bangor, Maine

Died: January 10, 1988
Washington, D.C.

Edward M. Curran

Associate Justice, District Court of the U.S. for the District of Columbia (now U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)

Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 16, 1946, to a seat vacated by Daniel W. O`Donoghue; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 8, 1947. Confirmed by the Senate on February 3, 1947, and received commission on February 5, 1947. Served as chief judge, 1966-1971. Assumed senior status on April 2, 1971. Service terminated on January 10, 1988, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:

Judge, District of Columbia Police Court, 1936-1940

Education:

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, LL.B., 1927
University of Maine, A.B., 1928

Frame Dimensions
47.5″ x 37.5″

Canvas Dimensions
42″ x 32″

Overall Condition
Canvas is slightly loose inside of frame. There is some wear on the unbacked canvas.

Artist
Guy Steele Fairlamb was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in a Navy family. He traveled with his family to many parts of the world, living on Guam before the family moved to Baltimore and then to Chevy Chase, Maryland. He studied at the Corcoran School and at the Maryland Institute College of Art, receiving a B.F.A degree. He was appointed artist-in-residence at St. Johns College and later opened a studio and worked in Georgetown and in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Mr. Fairlamb is a realist painter who works primarily in oils. He also paints in water color and pastels. While he is particularly interested in painting seascapes, Mr. Fairlamb also has painted murals, sports action subjects, and portraits of high-ranking officials in the judiciary, the military, and academia. Mr. Fairlamb’s work is in several private collections.

Professional Career:

Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1928-1934
Assistant corporation counsel, Washington, D.C., 1934-1936
U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, 1940-1946
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1968-1971

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, West Branch, Iowa

  • Walter Trohan papers, 1917-1978; 53 linear ft.; finding aid; represented.
Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts