JUDICIAL · NJ · 1948-1957
Arthur T. Vanderbilt
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Republican · New Jersey
NOTABLE
On the record
Architect of modern unified court system; "father of modern NJ judiciary"
Background
Arthur T. Vanderbilt served as Supreme Court Chief Justice of New Jersey from 1948–1957 (9 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Joseph Weintraub. Note: Architect of modern unified court system; "father of modern NJ judiciary". Same-year political environment (1948): Governor Alfred E. Driscoll.
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Others who held this office in New Jersey
- Robert N. Wilentz (1979-1996)
- Pierre P. Garven (1973-1973)
- Richard J. Hughes (1973-1981)
- Joseph Weintraub (1957-1973)