Hermann E. Simon Collection 1908-1989 bulk1918-1945

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Hermann E. Simon Collection 1908-1989 bulk1918-1945

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This collection records the life and profession of the lawyer Hermann Simon aswell as provides information on the lives of some of his family members. Notable topics in the collection consist of his university and legaleducation, his service in World War II, and his legal work, including restitution. Other subjects include the histories of the Epstein and Simonfamilies. The collection consists largely of correspondence, but also contains memoirs, clippings, publications, and notes.

3 linear feet

ger,

eng,

Leo Baeck Institute.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6346088

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Simon, Hermann E., 1900-1990

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Hermann E. Simon was born on October 11, 1900 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the second son of Emil and Gertrude ("Gerty") Simon; he had an older brother named Friedrich ("Friedel"). Hermann Simon studied law in Berlin, Bonn, and Frankfurt. He assisted other German Jews in emigrating before leaving Germany himself in 1937, when he settled in New York City. From 1942-1945 he served in the United States Army, including duty in Germany; for this work he was given the Bronze Star. Following the war,...

Baer family

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Simon family

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Epstein, Jacob, 1880-1959

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Jacob Epstein was born on 10 November 1880 in New York. While working in a bronze foundry, he studied sculptural modelling at evening classes. In 1902, he went to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Academie Julian. He moved to London in 1905, where he settled permanently, becoming a British subject in 1911. Among his major works is a figure of Christ in bronze, made during the First World War, which was bought by Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Epstein was knighted in 1954 and died in Lon...