Background
Phipps, Oval Alexander was born on February 22, 1909 in Fay, Oklahoma, United States. Son of David Alexander and Nora (Walker) Phipps.
Phipps, Oval Alexander was born on February 22, 1909 in Fay, Oklahoma, United States. Son of David Alexander and Nora (Walker) Phipps.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Colorado, 1932, Bachelor of Laws, 1937, Master of Laws, 1938. Doctor of Science of Law, Juris Scientiae Doctor, Yale University, 1951.
; 1 son, David Alexander. Married second, Merle Audre Hill, June 10, 1946. Children—Arral Alexander, Marion Alexander, Nancy Alexander, Nelcy Alexander, Paul Alexander.
Admitted to Colorado bar, 1938.
Private practice, Denver, 1938-1943. Professor of law Temple University, Philadelphia, 1946-1951.
Dean, professor of law U. South Dakot, 1951-1956. Professor of law Saint Saint Louis University, 1956-1975.
Chairman, South Dakot Board Bar Examiners, 1952-1955.
Served as Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Colorado, South Dakot, Missouri bar associations, American Judicature Society, American Law Institute, Chamber of Commerce.
Married Mabel Ravenscroft, November 1, 1939 (deceased. Married second, Merle Audre Hill, June 10, 1946. Children: Arral Alexander, Marion Alexander, Nancy Alexander, Nelcy Alexander, Paul Alexander.