Carl H. Lieber collection
Collection — Folder: S2738
Identifier: S2738
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily consists of correspondence sent to Lieber regarding his involvement with various civic associations: The Civil Improvement Committee of the Indianapolis Commercial Club (1910), the Indiana Little Theatre Society, the John Herron Art Institute (1915-1916), the Paul Dresser Memorial Commission. There are also clippings related to the proposal to erect a memorial to the teachers of Indianapolis, to be located in the Memorial Court of the new Shortridge High School building, an article on Paul Dresser by Max Ehrmann, and drawings of proposed memorials to Dresser in Terre Haute. Correspondents include William Fortune and Lorado Taft.
Dates
- 1910-1926
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Carl H. Lieber was born in Indianapolis on March 16, 1866, the second son of Herman and Mary Metzer Lieber. After completing a year at Shortridge High School, he entered H. Lieber and Copmpany (his father's business) and remained with the company until his death. Carl Lieber married Meta Panzer. The couple had four children: Carl T. and Meta Lieber of Indianapolis, Hilda Lieber of New York City, and Mrs. J.W. Hofmann of Indianapolis.
Carl Lieber was chairman of the fine arts committee of the John Herron Art Institute. He was also a life member of the American Historical Association. Mr. Lieber died on April 6, 1929 of heart failure while at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Carl Lieber was chairman of the fine arts committee of the John Herron Art Institute. He was also a life member of the American Historical Association. Mr. Lieber died on April 6, 1929 of heart failure while at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Extent
0.03 Cubic Feet (1 folder and 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Carl Lieber.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/01/09 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2016/01/09 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid updated 2019/05/20 by Lauren Patton.
- Title
- Carl H. Lieber collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
