Herbert B. Ehrmann

Herbert B. Ehrmann (HBE) (December 15, 1891 – June 17, 1970) was an American lawyer, activist, and writer. He gained fame for authoring books on the famous Sacco and Vanzetti case,

Life and career Ehrmann was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1891, graduated from Harvard College in 1912 and got his law degree from Harvard University Law School.

In October, 1914, Ehrmanm joined the Boston Legal Aid Society.

During World War I, Ehrmann was the director of the industrial relations division of the United States Shipping Board and a member of the War Labor Policies Board. ) He served on the Massachusetts Judicial Council and the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission. In addition, Ehrmann wrote articles. Ehrmann also wrote the book, and play, Under this Roof. It appeared at Windsor theatre in 1942.

Ehrmann translated poetry from Hebrew into English.

Herbert's wife, Sara R. Ehrmann (1895–1993) was a Boston-area civic leader. She is best known for her work as an avid opponent of capital punishment. A career she began when Herbert became an associate counsel for Sacco and Vanzet in 1925.