Kennon, Robert Floyd, 1902-1988

Robert Floyd Kennon (1902-1988) was born near Minden, La., and attended Louisiana State University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in 1923 and a law degree in 1925. Kennon was mayor of Minden (1925-1928), district attorney for the 26th Judicial District (Bossier and Webster Parishes) (1930-1940), a judge of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals (1942), an associate justice of the Louisiana State Supreme Court (1945-1947), and governor of Louisiana (1952-1956). He attained the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Louisiana National Guard and served overseas with the XIII Corps, Ninth Army, during World War II.

From the description of Robert Floyd Kennon papers, 1904-1972 (bulk 1945-1969). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 180192175