Background
Lieberman, Elias was born on October 30, 1883 in Saint St. Petersburg, Russia. Son of Nathan David and Sophia Lieberman.
Lieberman, Elias was born on October 30, 1883 in Saint St. Petersburg, Russia. Son of Nathan David and Sophia Lieberman.
Came to the United States, 1891. Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, College City of New York, 1903. Master of Arts, New York University, 1906, Doctor of Philosophy, 1911.
Teacher in elementary and high schools, New York City, since 1903, head department of English, Bushwick High School, New York City, 1918-1924. Lecturer in poetry writing, College City of New York 1921-1938. Principal Thomas Jefferson High School, Brooklyn, New York, 1924-1940.
Associate superintendent of schools, New York City, 1940-1954.
Instructor New School of Social Research, 1954. Lecturer in poetry appreciation, Hunter College and Brooklyn College, 1924-1933.
Steinman Endowment lecturer on poetry Bethany College, 1965. Editor Puck,” 1917-1918.
Fellow Poetry Society American (member Executive Board. Member New York Academy Public Education, Associate Alumni, College City of New York (board director Member Vigilantes, World War I.
Clubs: The Craftsman Group, Writers’, Town Hall.
Married Rose Kiesler, July 1, 1913. Children: Amy, James.