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McManus, Edward Joseph

Born February 9, 1920, in Keokuk, IA
Died March 20, 2017, in Cedar Rapids, IA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on June 23, 1962, to a seat vacated by Henry N. Graven. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received commission on July 16, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1962-1985. Assumed senior status on February 9, 1985. Service terminated on March 20, 2017, due to death.

Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 1940
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1942

Professional Career:

U.S. Navy lieutenant, Air Corps, 1942-1946
City attorney, Keokuk, Iowa, 1946-1955
Private practice, Keokuk, Iowa, 1946-1962
State senator, Iowa, 1955-1959
Lieutenant governor, Iowa, 1959-1961

Manuscript Collections

Iowa State Historical Society
Des Moines, Iowa
Edward J. McManus papers, 1962-2000.
19.5 linear ft.; contains trial notes, correspondence, and other materials related to McManus' judicial career.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Edward J. McManus papers, 1942-1962.
3 ft.; finding aid; restricted; correspondence, speeches, telegrams, campaign material, press releases, scrapbooks, and other papers.

Oral History

McManus, Edward J. "A Conversation with Senior Judge Edward J. McManus & Magistrate Judge James D. Hodges Jr." Interview conducted on June 11, 1987. Clerks Office, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Videotape, 1 hour.