Title: LEONARD NORMAN RASHALL SIMONS COLLECTION Genre: Papers Date: 1872-1994 (Predominantly, 1940-1986) Size: 15.5 Linear Feet ID#: 1518 OCLC: ©Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs HEFA.01c.update |
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Scope & Contents
The papers of Leonard N. Simons were placed in the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs in 1993 by Mr. Simons and were opened for research in 1995. Additional materials will be added to the collection as received, described and arranged.
Leonard Norman Rashall Simons, advertising executive; born Youngstown, Ohio, July 24, 1904; died November 16, 1995; S. William Rashall and Minna (Williams) S.; m. Harriette Lieberman, Jan. 21, 1930 (dec. Sept. 1986): children: Mary Lou Zieve, Susan. LLD (hon.), Wayne State U., 1957; LHD (hon), Hebrew Union Coll.-Jewish Inst. Religion, 1964, Marygrove Coll., Detroit, 1986. Ptnr. Simons-Michelson Co. Invest-ments, Troy, Mich., 1929-77; v.p.Simons Michelson Zieve Advt. Agy., Inc.,Troy, 1977-95; former vis. lectr. N.Y. U. Adv. dir. U.S. Treasury for War Bonds,Mich., 1941-45; past pres. Wayne State U. Press, Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; pres. emeritus Detroit Hist. Commn.: past chmn bd. Mich. Cancer Found.: past chmn. United Negro Coll. Fund Mich.; bd. dirs. Jewish Nat. Fund Mich. , Nat. Found. Infantile Paralysis S.E. Mich. (former chmn.), Sinai Hosp. (former V.p.), Jewish Home for Aged (past chmn. bd.), Jewish Home for Aged(past chmn. bd.), NCCJ (brotherhood chmn. 1952), Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table Christians and Jews, Fellow Brandeis U.; Decorated Chevalier dans l'Ordre Nationale du Merite France; recipient Prime Minister's medal State of Israel; LNS forest given in Israel Jewish Nat. Fund; Press bldg. named in his honor Wayne state U., Detroit; recipient Butzel award Jewish Fedn. Detroit;Hon. Alum award U. Detroit; UCS Heart of Gold Award 1980-1982; Mem. Am. Jewish Hist. Soc. (dir.), Detroit Hist. Doc. (hon dir.), Phi Beta Kappa (hon.), Zeta Beta Tau. (hon.). Clubs: Franklin Hills Country Club (past pres.), Adcraft. Lodge: Masons.*
*Who's Who In America
Mr. Simons' papers reflect his work in the secular and Jewish communities as well as his professional involvement as an entrepreneur. Mr. Simons maintained an active focus on his family life and his friendships. He was an avid traveler, which was reflected by his vast correspondence. He was a serious collector of rare books and was a supreme fund- raiser for worthy cause
17 manuscript boxes
6 small flats & 1 clamshell box
[Box Lists-Large File]
Series I, Boxes 1-3, 1910-1993, describes Mr. Simons' personal life and contains correspondence, clippings, greeting cards, speeches and newsletters. As president of the Franklin Hills Country Club, tenure materials are shown. His vast interest in travel is depicted by his correspondence. Materials regarding his book, Simons Says, are also located here. To Series I Box List
Series II, Boxes 3 -4, 1929-1991, reflects Mr. Simons' professional activities and his interactions with organizations of a business nature. Papers contain clippings, correspondence, speeches, appraisals , telegrams and greeting cards. Items of interest are the Adcraft/Simons-Michelson Wayne University Professorship and the Simons-Michelson collection of Judaica. To Series II Box List
Series III, Boxes 4-7, 1930-1993, speaks to Mr. Simons active participation in activities of the secular community of the greater Detroit area. Papers contain clippings, correspondence, speeches, research materials, notes, newsletters, invitations, certificates, programs, greeting cards, telegrams. Areas of interest: American Legion Award, Cadillac House, Detroit Historical Commission, Museum, and Society, French Medal, Heart of Gold Award, University Chair in Jewish Studies, Wayne State University Press, Leonard N. Simons building and reading room on Wayne State University campus, Honorary Degrees. To Series III Box List
Series IV, Boxes 8-14, 1872-1993, contains documents depicting Mr. Simons’ involvement in the Jewish community and his activities on behalf of Jewish causes. The series contains clippings, correspondence, articles, notes, speeches, pamphlets, certificates, book plates and materials regarding Mr. Simons myriad efforts in fund-raising projects. Of special note is the Feuchtwanger (Lion and Marta) correspondence, Goldman Automobile company, Israeli Bond and Jewish National Fund and Fund Raising activities, Hebrew University, Man of the Year citation and Butzel Award. To Series IV Box List
Series V, Boxes 15-17, contains photographs of the Allied Jewish Campaign, Adcraft Club, American Legion, American Cancer Foundation, Awards/Presentations, Bnai Brith, Birthday Celebration, Brandeis University, Cadillac House Restoration, Central High School, City National Bank, China, Detroit Historical Commission, Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Historical Society, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Round Table of Christians and Jews, Detroit Service Group, Dossin Museum, Franklin Hills Country Club, Miriam and Sam Hamburger, Heart of Gold Torch Drive, Hebrew Union College, Israel, Israel Bonds, JARC, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Home for Aged, Jewish Historical Society, Jewish National Fund, Jewish Welfare Federation, Junior Division,Allied Jewish Campaign, March of Dimes, George Romney Dinner, Leonard N Simons Personal, Leonard N. Simons 50th Anniversary Party, Leonard N. Simons Mary Lou Zieve Wedding, Simons and Michelson Ad Agency, Sinai Hospital, Temple Beth El, Tucson, Arizona Vacation, University of Detroit, United Hebrew Schools, United Jewish Charities, United Negro College Fund, War Bonds, Jewish War Veterans, Wayne State University, Wayne State University China Tour, Wayne State University Library, Wayne State University Press. To Series V Box List
Series VI, Boxes 18-24, 1947-1986, consists of scrapbooks, photograph albums, memory books, testimonials, career, personal life, service to the Detroit metropolitan community, and dedication to Jewish causes. To Series VI Box List
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Adamany, Dr. David, 7:16-22, 13:5.
Adler, Goldie, 14:7.
Adler,Rabbi Morris, 7:18, 14:15.
Allen, Sidney, 8:3.
Andrews, Paul, 4:7. 7:23.
Angelo, Frank, 4:8, 6:5, 10:20.
Arkin, Jean, 10:15-16.
Arnett, Judd, 2:3, 4:9.
Aronson, Morry (Maurice0, 8:12
Avrunin, William, 8:13, 9:12, 10:15-16, 11:9-21.
Barahal, George, 8:10.
Bentwich, Norman, 3:5, 8:14, 11:6.
Berrigan, Father David, 4:10.
Berry, Louis, 10:18, 11:4, 12:7, 13:12, 14:9.
Blumberg, Louis, 1:5, 9:26.
Bonner, Thomas, 7:16.
Bolkowsky, Sidney, 11:15.
Brandwine, Morris, 10:19, 11:3.
Brennan, Michael, 8:1-21.
Broomfield, Honorable William S., 13:5.
Brown, Gates, 4:14.
Browne, Ernest C. Jr, 5:9.
Brownell. Samuel, 4:18.
Carino, Lawrence, 3:6.
Carlin, Sister Claudia, 1:4,
Carron, Malcolm, S.J., 4:10, 5:15, 6:13, 7:12.
Caspel, Trudebeisman-Sarason, 1:6, 8:18.
Cavanaugh, Mayor Jerome, 2:3, 5:12.
Chyet, Dr. Stanley, 8:6, 14:7.
Claudia, Sister M., 5:14, 6:13.
Cohen, Avern, 11:14.
Cohen, Irwin, 10:20, 11:3.
Cook, Lou, 5:4, 9:11.
Conrad, Rabbi Ernst, 10:19.
Dade, Reverend Cannon Malcolm, S.J., 6:2, 7:4.
D'estaing, Giscard, 5:5.
Dalligan, Alice C., 7:1.
Deardon, John Cardinal, 14:7.
Deutsch, Alfred, 10:22.
Dircks-Dilly, Jacques, 5:5-20.
Donin, Rabbi Hayim, 1:10.
Dorsey, Dr. John, 14:7.
Dov Ben Meir, 9:13.
Drachler, Norman, 4:18.
Drachler, Sol, 11:15.
D'regal, Mayor M., 1:9, 5:20.
Duran-Speyers, Peter, 7:16-22.
Eberhard, David, 5:9.
Emil, Sister Mary, 10:3, 12:7.
Erlich, Dora, 1:10, 10:3.
Etheridge, Mark, 8:10.
Evans, Arthur, 7:22, 11:15, 12:1.
Feinberg, Charles, 7:17, 9:14.
Feuchtwanger, Lion, 9:15.
Feuchtwanger, Marta, 1:2, 5:20, 6:3, 9:16.
Finklestein, Rabbi Louis, 11:7.
Fisher, Max, 7:12, 8:10, 9:1-17, 10:3, 12:9-16.
Fishman, Nathan (Pappy), 1:10.
Fleischman, Arthur, 10:15-16.
Fleischman, Marvin, 10:15-16.
Fram, Dr. Leon, 7:17, 8:1-2.
Gershenson, Charles, 2:1.
Gershenson, William, 7:7, 10:3.
Glazer, Rabbi Benedict, 6:2.
Glueck, Rabbi Nelson, 8:1-2, 9:19.
Golden, Harry, 10:20.
Golden, Dr. Bernard, 4:16.
Gordis, Dr. Robert, 8:1-17.
Goldstein, Dr. Israel, 9:21.
Gribbs, Mayor Roman, 5:15.
Groner, Rabbi Irwin, 1:10, 2:4.
Grosberg, Charles, 9:22.
Gubow, Judge Lawrence, 1:10, 8:10.
Gullen, George Jr., 1:2, 2:14, 7:14-23.
Haas, Karl, 7:14-15.
Haber, Dr. William, 1:2, 7:18, 10:3-21, 13:5.
Handleman, Phillip, 9:25.
Hamberger, Samuel/Miriam, 1:10, 9:24.
Handleman, David, 11:1, 12:11.
Harlan, G. Allen, 2:2.
Harmon, Chancellor Avraham, 10:5.
Harris, Fran, 4:13.
Hart, Senator Phillip A. 10:3.
Hauser, I. Jerome, 10:22.
Hayden, Martin, 4:16, 14:10-11.
Henry, David, 6:4.
Hertz, Rabbi Richard, 7:12-18, 8:1-2, 9:27, 12:7-13, 13:7, 14:10-11.
Hilberry, Clarence, 2:3, 7:17, 9:1-6.
Hills, Lee, 8:10.
Jospey, Alfred, 1:10.
Jospey, Maxwell, 5:22.
Kahn, Lothar, 1:2, 6:3, 9:15, 11:15.
Kanter, Morton, 11:17.
Kaplan, Dr. Mordechai, 11:7.
Kaplan, Percy, 10:17-22.
Kapustin, Brunhilde, 1:10.
Kapustin, Max, 12:16.
Kasle, Abraham, 12:16.
Keith, Judge Damon, 1:10.
Klein, Rabbi Minard, 1:1-14, 2:3, 6:13, 7:11, 8:4, 9:23, 11:18, 14:7-10.
Knox, Dr. Israel, 11:19.
Kollek, Teddy, 8:10.
Kornegay, Francis A., 7:11.
Kosciusko-Morizet, Jacques, 5:20.
Kresge, Stanley, 5:12, 11:20.
Lawrence, David, 9:11.
Learsi, Rufus, 8:17.
Levin, Senator Carl, 1:6, 14:7.
Levin, Judge Theodore, 7:18, 9:1-2, 10:17, 11:5.
Lindberg, Charles, 2:3.
Lobenthal, Richard H. 8:10.
Longhurst, Henry, 6:9.
Manos, Charley, 7:14-15.
Marcus, Dr. Jacob, 1:1-14, 2:3-15, 5:20, 6:5-13, 7:12-21, 8:6, 9:19-23, 10:3-10, 11:14, 12:1-20, 13:5, 14:7.
Marx, Karl, 12:2.
Mason, Dr. Phillip, 1:13-14, 4:16, 5:3, 7:16.
May, Alfred A. 5:18.
Mccree, Judge Wade, Jr., 6:13, 7:9.
Mendes-France, Pierre, 9:1-2.
Michell, Robert S.J., 7:12.
Miller, Raymond, 7:14-15.
Miriani, Mayor Louis, 1:13-14.
Monkman, Betty, 7:1.
Narot, Joseph, 8:1-2, 14:10-11.
Newman, Gus, 6:2, 12:6.
Norris, Harold, 6:21.
Orlinsky, Harry, 9:23, 11:5-6, 12:8.
Pearson, Drew, 9:1-2.
Pilchik, Dr. Elye, 5:1-2, 10:9, 12:13.
Prussian, Esther, 9:12, 11:9.
Purdy, G. Flint, 10:3.
Rader, Issac Paul, 12:14.
Ravits, Mel, 1:3, 6:13.
Rockaway, Robert, 11:14.
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 10:2-5.
Rosenbaum, Rabbi Milton, 1:13-14.
Royet, Jacques, 7:3.
Roth, Dr. Cecil, 12:15.
Sacher, Abraham L. 1:13-14, 6:13, 7:7, 8:1-2, 9:1-2, 10:3.
Sandmel, Rabbi Samuel, 1:13-14, 2:4, 8:1-2, 10:7-10, 12:7-17, 14:7.
Scallen, Judge John P., 12:11.
Schaver, Emma, 6:13, 12:19.
Schwartz, Allan, 1:3, 5:18, 6:2, 10:8. 11:1.
Shapiro, Nate, 12:10, 4:16, 12:21, 14:9.
Shaw, Irwin, 1:4, 12:16.
Shiffman, Abraham, 13:1.
Shine, Neal, 4:16, 13:5.
Sidler, Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, 14:10-11.
Silver, Dr. Samuel, 1:3-14, 3:12, 8:1, 10:6-7, 11:4-12, 12:7-18.
Slomovitz, Phillip, 1:2-14, 2:3, 4:2-10, 5:14, 6:2, 7:23, 8:10-18, 9:26-27, 10:6-16, 11:3-10, 12:9-16, 13:5, 14:7-15.
Soloman, Haym, 12:18.
Sonnenblick, Ira, 10:13-16.
Specka, Rabbi Joshua, 1:2.
Sobeloff, Isadore, 14:7.
Spiro, Abraham, 7:21, 8:1-2.
Stark, George W. 5:11-13, 7:8-18, 10:17.
Steinberg, Robert, 12:1.
Steiner, Father, 10:3.
Steiner Robert, 9:4-5.
Steiner-Prag, Hugo, 13:6-15.
Stevans, Mack, 5:13.
Stollman, Phillip, 13:5.
Stutz, George, 10:16.
Syme, Rabbi M. Robert, 11:12, 13:7.
Talbert, Bob, 9:11.
Weeks, Solan, 1:2, 4:15-16, 5:11-15, 6:3.
Weim, Lawrence, 9:1-2.
Weisgal, Meyer, 14:9.
Weiss-Rosmarin, Trude, 8:1-2, 11:6.
Wayne, Anthony, 7:14-15.
Willens, Harvey 10:8, 13:12.
Williams, Governor G. Mennen, 6:13.
Wolff, Dr. Phillippe, 1:13-14, 5:5-20, 7:1.
Young, Mayor Coleman, 1:2.
Zehlan, Solomon, 10:6.
Zeltzer, George, 11:14.
Zuckerman, Paul, 1:10, 3:10, 10:20.
Zussman, Lester, 12:4-9.