Background
Schwellenbach, Louis Baxter was born on September 20, 1894 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Francis W. and Martha (Baxter) Schwellenbach.
Schwellenbach, Louis Baxter was born on September 20, 1894 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Francis W. and Martha (Baxter) Schwellenbach.
Bachelor of Laws, University Washington, 1917.
Associate Roberts & Skeel, Seattle, 1919-1921, Schwellenbach, Merrick and Macfarlane, Seattle, 1925-1931. Sole practice, 1931-1935. United States senator from Washington, 1935-1940.
Resigned, 1940; United States district judge Eastern District Washington, 1945. Appointed secretary labor President Truman, 1945. Dean Gonzaga University Law School, Spokane, 1944-1948.
Chairman Democratic State Convention, Washington, 1924, King County Democratic Committee, 1928-1930. Candidate for governor Democratic primaries, 1932. Delegate Interparliamentary Union, The Hague, 1938.
President University Washington Alumni Association, 1928-1929. President board regents University Washington, 1933. Advisory board Washington State College, Salvation Army (Spokane).
Private, United States Army 12th Infantry, World War I. Member American Bar Association, American Legion (department Commander 1922-1923), Institute Pacific Relations (American council), American Society International Law, American Academy Political and Social Science, Elks, Eagles.
Married Anne Duffy, December 30, 1935.