Hermann Simon Collection 1908-1989 bulk: 1918-1945

The collection records the life and profession of the lawyer Hermann Simon as well as provides information on the lives of some of his family members. Notable topics in the collection consist of his university and legal education, his service in World War II, and his legal work, including restitution. Other subjects include the histories of the Epstein and Simon families. The collection consists largely of correspondence, but also contains memoirs, clippings, publications, and notes.The collection mentions the following families and individuals:Baum, Andre ; Bischheim family ; Bischheim, Simon ; Loewenstein, Fritz ; Maier, Max ; Strauss, Tamara ; Strauss, Walter ; Tennenbaum, SilviaHermann 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, Hermann Simon worked for the law firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver, and Jacobson. He died on August 14, 1990 in New York City.digitize