Background
Elson, Sam was born on December 25, 1908 in New York City. Son of Alex and Sarah (Reichick) Elson.
Elson, Sam was born on December 25, 1908 in New York City. Son of Alex and Sarah (Reichick) Elson.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington University, Saint Louis, 1927, Bachelor of Laws, 1930. Juris Scientiae Doctor, Yale, 1931.
Admitted to Missouri bar 1930. Member of faculty Washingion U. School Law, 1931-1935. Associate firm Husch, Eppenberger, Donohue, Elson & Cornfeld, and predecessor, Saint Louis, 1932-1980, partner, 1936-1980.
Member Saint Louis Council Human Relations, 1949. Member American, Missouri bar associations, Bar Association Saint Louis, American Law Institute, American Judicature Society, Missouri Association Social Welfare, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Saint Louis Committee Foreign Relations, Phi Beta Kappa, Order of Coif, Order of Artus.
Married Gertrude Clemens Palmer, June 28, 1934. Children: Edward C., David L., Dorothy M., (Mistress Donald Rosenthal).