Background
Luther Earle Birdzell Jr. was born on December 18, 1916 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Luther E. and Bessie Leola (maiden name: Perring) Birdzell.
Luther Earle Birdzell Jr. was born on December 18, 1916 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Luther E. and Bessie Leola (maiden name: Perring) Birdzell.
Luther graduated from the University of Chicago with the B.A. in 1939. In 1942 he received the Doctor of Laws degree from Harvard Law School.
Luther worked as a lawyer at Debevoise, Plimpton & McLane, New York in 1944-1947. From 1947 till 1952 he was a lawyer at McCutchen, Thomas, Matthews, San Francisco, California. From 1952 till 1977 he was a lawyer at General Electric Co., New York, United States.
Luther married Violet Joslyn Magowan on May 8, 1943. They had 2 children: Luther Earle, David Magowan.