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33rd Legislature(2023-2024)

Member Information


J. Earl Cooper
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1959-1960 Senator District  
OCCUPATION:
Lawyer from Anchorage
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:
02/18/1907;
Guymon, Oklahoma
EDUCATION:
High School: Montebello, California
College/University: Los Angeles College of Law, California
Post Graduate: Pacific Coast University, Bachelor of Laws, 1931
SPOUSE:
Bess Tilford
CHILDREN:
Susan Jane, James Earl
EMPLOYMENT:
School Teacher, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Ketchikan & Levelock;
Area Director, War Manpower Commission, US Department of Labor, Anchorage;
Director, Civilian Personnel, Corps. of Engineers, Anchorage;
Assistant US Attorney, Anchorage;
US Attorney, 3rd Judicial District, Anchorage;
US District Judge, 2nd Judicial District, Nome;
Attorney, Private Law Practice, Anchorage;
State Superior Court Judge, Anchorage
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Lions;
Member, Anchorage Community Theater