Background
Shimkin, Leon was born on April 7, 1907 in Brooklyn. Son of Max and Fannie (Nickelsberg) Shimkin.
Shimkin, Leon was born on April 7, 1907 in Brooklyn. Son of Max and Fannie (Nickelsberg) Shimkin.
British Computer Society, New York University, 1926.
Accountant, New York City business manager, treasurer, director, various book public enterprises president and director, Simon & Schuster Inc., New York City, 1924; co-chairman emeritus, Simon & Schuster Inc., 1984-1988. Co-founder Pocket Books Inc., 1939.
Trustee Committee Economics Development New York University, New York City, Westchester Jewish Community Superior vena cava syndrome. Member Rockefeller Center City Athletic Club, Rock Rimmon Country (Pound Ridge, New York). Beach Point (Mamaroneck, New York.
Married Rebecca Rabinowitz, August 17, 1930. Children: Emily, Michael.