RICHARD LIEBER
Name: Richard Lieber
Born: September 5, 1869 Germany
Died: April 15, 1944 McCormick's Creek State Park
Richard Lieber (September 5, 1869 - April 15, 1944) was a German-American
businessman who became the father of the Indiana state parks system. At his
death, he could be considered the most powerful spokesman in the United States
for the conservation of natural resources.
He was born into privilege in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1869. As a young child he
was largely tutored, due to having tuberculosis that was obtained from a chest
injury. He was also frequently in trouble due to his free spirited nature. He
spent time in London, England following his graduation from secondary education,
due to his parents wanting him to learn the English language. While there he
spend much of his time going to various museums and historical places; his
liberal allowance from his parents meant plenty of time to learn English and do
sightseeing. After his time in London, as two of his paternal uncles were living
in Indianapolis, Indiana, he decided to go to the Hoosier state in 1891. This
was with his parents' blessing: they were fearing he was gaining socialism's
attitudes from his time in London after a Christmas trip back to Düsseldorf. His
first job in America was working as a reporter for the Indiana Tribune,
eventually marrying the daughter of the owner. After the sale of the paper, he
started his own personal businesses.Liking the freedom he felt in America,
he publicly forsake his German citizenship.
Name: Richard Lieber
Born: September 5, 1869 Germany
Died: April 15, 1944 McCormick's Creek State Park
Richard Lieber (September 5, 1869 - April 15, 1944) was a German-American
businessman who became the father of the Indiana state parks system. At his
death, he could be considered the most powerful spokesman in the United States
for the conservation of natural resources.
He was born into privilege in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1869. As a young child he
was largely tutored, due to having tuberculosis that was obtained from a chest
injury. He was also frequently in trouble due to his free spirited nature. He
spent time in London, England following his graduation from secondary education,
due to his parents wanting him to learn the English language. While there he
spend much of his time going to various museums and historical places; his
liberal allowance from his parents meant plenty of time to learn English and do
sightseeing. After his time in London, as two of his paternal uncles were living
in Indianapolis, Indiana, he decided to go to the Hoosier state in 1891. This
was with his parents' blessing: they were fearing he was gaining socialism's
attitudes from his time in London after a Christmas trip back to Düsseldorf. His
first job in America was working as a reporter for the Indiana Tribune,
eventually marrying the daughter of the owner. After the sale of the paper, he
started his own personal businesses.Liking the freedom he felt in America,
he publicly forsake his German citizenship.