Background
Herst,, Herman was born on March 17, 1909 in New York City. Son of Herman and Lillian (Myers) Herst.
Herst,, Herman was born on March 17, 1909 in New York City. Son of Herman and Lillian (Myers) Herst.
Bachelor of Arts, Reed College, 1931;Master of Arts, University Oregon, 1932;Doctor of Literature (honorary), William Penn College, 1982.
Professional philatelist and consultant Herman Herst Junior Incorporated, New York York City, 1933-1973. Free-lance writer Boca Raton, Florida, since 1973.
Member Boca Raton Bicentennial Committee, l975. Board directors Atlantic Home Owners' Association. Member Florida Freelance Writers Association, International Philatelic Press Club, Association International Journalistes Philateliques, Mayflower Society (honorary life, Mayflower award), American Philatelic Society (life, John A. Luff award), Essay Proof Society (honorary life), Baker St. Irregulars (invested), Collectors Club, Boca Raton Club, Boca Pointe Club, Kiwanis (board directors Boca Raton), Masons, Shriners.
Married Ida Busch, June 24, 1957. Children: Patricia Herst Held, Kenneth Reed. Stepchildren: Gary K. Busch, Gail Busch.