Binkowski, Don, 1929-

Judge for the 37th District Court (Warren, Mich.).

From the description of Don Binkowski papers, 1976. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32320786

District judge from Warren, Michigan and collector of materials relating to the Polish community of Michigan.

From the description of Don Binkowski collection, 1825-2011. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 713358306

District judge from Warren, Michigan.

From the description of Don Binkowski papers, 1958-2006. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85777414

From the description of Don Binkowski visual materials. 1960s-2000s. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 713323807

From the description of Don Binkowski papers, 1958-1985. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418562

Judge Don Binkowski was born on 29 Oct. 1929 in the Detroit suburb of Norris, which later became North Detroit. He attended Wayne State University and obtained his law degree in 1958. In 1961-62, he took part in Michigan's Constitutional Convention as a state senator in the 2nd District and afterward moved to Warren, Mich., to begin his law practice. Binkowski served as mayor pro-tem and later became a district court judge in Warren. In 1995, after years of research and collecting, Binkowski published a biography of Philetus W. Norris which he had undertaken as a hobby. Binkowski's other avocational interests include his Polish-American heritage and Native American culture, and environmental protection. Binkowski now lives in Hendersonville, N.C., and is a member of the Yellowstone Association, Sierra Club, and the Wilderness Society.

Philetus Walter Norris was born in Palmyra, N.Y., in Aug. 1821. He first worked as a land surveyor and also served in the Union Army during the Civil War as a spy. Norris gained his first position with the government by becoming the first postmaster of Pioneer, Ohio. After being a state legislator and making an unsuccessful bid for senator, Norris moved to the Rocky Mountain west. In May 1877 he was appointed superintendent of Yellowstone National Park where he served until 1882. Norris is best known for securing money for road building in the park and naming numerous attractions.

From the description of Don Binkowski papers, 1960-1992. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 122503045

Judge Don Binkowski was born on October 29, 1929 in the Detroit suburb of Norris, which later became North Detroit. He attended Wayne State University and obtained his law degree in 1958. In 1961-62, he took part in Michigan's Constitutional Convention as a state Senator in the 2nd District and afterward moved to Warren, Michigan to begin his law practice. Binkowski served as Mayor Pro-Tem and later became a 37th District Court judge in Warren. In 1995, after years of research and collecting, Binkowski published a biography of Philetus W. Norris which he had undertaken as a hobby. Binkowski's other avocational interests include his Polish-American heritage and Native American culture, and environmental protection. Binkowski now lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina and is a member of the Yellowstone Association, Sierra Club, and the Wilderness Society.

Philetus Walter Norris was born in Palmyra, New York August 1821. He first worked as a land surveyor and also served in the Union Army during the Civil War as a spy. Norris gained his first position with the government by becoming the first Postmaster of Pioneer, Ohio. After being a state legislator and an unsuccessful bid for Senator, Norris moved to the Rocky Mountain west. In May 1877 he was appointed Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park where he served until 1882. Norris is best known for securing money for road building in the Park and naming numerous attractions.

From the guide to the Don Binkowski Papers, 1960-1992, (Montana State University-Bozeman Library, Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections)

Don Binkowski was born October 26, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1951 and his LL.B. from Wayne State University in 1956. Following graduation, he worked for the Allstate Insurance Company as a casualty examiner (1956-1957), as assistant attorney general (1957-1959), as department officer in the office of the Michigan Department of State (1959-1960), with the Wayne County Friend of Court (1960-1961), as a delegate to the Michigan Constitutional Convention (1961-1962), and as a member of the Michigan Labor Mediation Board (1962-1963).

In addition to private practice in the city of Warren, Binkowski has served on the Warren City Council, (mayor pro tem 1965-1968) and as Judge of the 37th District Court in Warren (1969-1986).

Proud of his Polish heritage, Binkowski has been both a historian and a collector of historical materials relating to the contribution of Polish-Americans.

From the guide to the Don Binkowski collected materials, 1825-2011, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)

Don Binkowski was born October 26, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1951 and his LL.B. from Wayne State University in 1956. Following graduation, he worked for the Allstate Insurance Company as a casualty examiner (1956-1957), as assistant attorney general (1957-1959), as department officer in the office of the Michigan Department of State (1959-1960), with the Wayne County Friend of Court (1960-1961), as a delegate to the Michigan Constitutional Convention (1961-1962), and as a member of the Michigan Labor Mediation Board (1962-1963).

In addition to private practice in the city of Warren, Binkowski has served on the Warren City Council, (mayor pro tem 1965-1968) and as Judge of the 37th District Court in Warren (1969-1986).

Proud of his Polish heritage, Binkowski has been both a historian and a collector of historical materials relating to the contribution of Polish-Americans.

From the guide to the Don Binkowski papers, 1958-2010, 1958-1975, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)