Background
Baerwald, Paul was born on September 27, 1871 in Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany. Son of Herman (Doctor of Philosophy) and Selma (Frenkel) B.
Baerwald, Paul was born on September 27, 1871 in Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany. Son of Herman (Doctor of Philosophy) and Selma (Frenkel) B.
Educated real schule, Frankfort-on-the-Main.
Came to the United States, 1896, naturalized citizen, 1901. With Speyer banking firms, Frankfort-on-the-Main, London, New York City, 1886-1906. Resident general partner Lazard Freres, New York City, 1907-1928, special partner, 1928-1930.
Director General American Investors Corporation, Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Company (chairman of the executive committee), Fohs Oil Corporation. Chairman American Joint Distribution Committee. Director Loeb Convalescent Home.
Member Presidents Advisory Committee on Political Refugees. Club: Harmonie.
Married Edith Jacobi, June 2, 1909. Children: Pauline Frances, Herman Frederick, Jane, Florence.