Solomon, Gus J. (Gus Jerome), 1906-1987
Biography
Gus Jerome Solomon was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1906. He attended Reed College, then transferred to the University of Chicago his junior year. He graduated in 1926. He went on to study law at Columbia University, transferring to Stanford University in 1927. He earned his law degree in 1929. He returned to Portland to practice law. He met Elizabeth Willer through his involvement in the Democratic Party and they were married in 1939; they later had three children. Solomon served as a U.S. District Court judge in Portland, Oregon from 1949 to 1971, when he took senior status. He served as chief judge from 1959 to 1971. He died in 1987.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Harry H. Stein papers
Research materials collected by scholar Harry H. Stein, including interviews related to the Bonneville Power Administration; research on Judge Gus Solomon; copies of correspondence of Louis A. Johnson; materials relating to the controversy over expansion of the Portland International Airport in Oregon; and copies of materials relating to the west coast longshoremen's strike.
Oral history interview with Donal D. Sullivan
Oral history interview with Donal Dennis Sullivan conducted by Michael O'Rourke on July 6, 2006, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Sullivan was clerk of the U.S. District Court of Oregon.
Oral history interview with Charles E. Wright
Oral history interview with Charles E. Wright conducted by Karen J. Park from April 29 to July 1, 1993, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Wright was an attorney in Portland, Oregon.