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Leon Shimkin, American Book publisher. 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.

Background

Shimkin, Leon was born on April 7, 1907 in Brooklyn. Son of Max and Fannie (Nickelsberg) Shimkin.

Education

British Computer Society, New York University, 1926.

Career

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.

Achievements

  • Leon Shimkin has been listed as a noteworthy Book publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

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.

Connections

Married Rebecca Rabinowitz, August 17, 1930. Children: Emily, Michael.

Father:
Max Shimkin

Mother:
Fannie (Nickelsberg) Shimkin

Spouse:
Rebecca Rabinowitz

child:
Emily Shimkin

child:
Michael Shimkin

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