Leon Simon Papers (S2739)

1934-1977 

Biographical Sketch

Leon Simon was born in 1927, the son of Harry Simon, a Russian immigrant. Leon Simon, along with his brother Jack, became partners with their father in the furniture business in 1931. Along with Simon’s Furniture Store, the Simon’s owned and operated Simon’s Warehouse Corporation as well as being involved in the ownership of three shopping centers in the Fargo-Moorhead [North Dakota-Minnesota] area. The family business moved into its third generation with Leon’s son, Phil, taking over the management of much of Simon’s business interests. 

Collection Description

This is a small collection consisting of papers concerning real-estate, insurance, partnership agreements and miscellaneous topics.  

Inventory

Box 1

  • Real estate, Deeds and Correspondence. 1934-1967
  • Simon-Schill Papers. 1950-1954
  • Simon-Saumweber Papers. 1958-1959
  • Insurance Papers, 1945-1977
  • Partnership Agreement. 1947-1965
  • Livon Manufacturing. 1973-1977
  • Harry Simon Estate Papers. 1966-1967
  • Certificate of Deposit. 1961-1965
  • Am-Can Investments. 1964-1978
  • Miscellaneous. 1958-75, undated
  • Plat Map. 1956