Background
Hildebrand, Jesse Richardson was born on February 3, 1888 in Smithsburg, Maryland, United States. Son of Edwin Oswald and Melissa (Richardson) Hildebrand.
Hildebrand, Jesse Richardson was born on February 3, 1888 in Smithsburg, Maryland, United States. Son of Edwin Oswald and Melissa (Richardson) Hildebrand.
Graduate Central High School, Washington, District of Columbia, 1907. Attended George Washington University.
Reporter and dramatic editor Washington Times, 1907-1912. Associate editor New Britain (Connecticut) Herald, 1912-1914. Feature and editorial writer Washington Times, 1914-1917.
Reporter and feature writer Evening Star, Washington, 1917-1919.
Editorial staff National Geographical Magazine since 1919, assistant editor since 1931, life trustee since 1946. Lecturer on applied geography, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University.
Clubs: National Press, Monday Evening (secretary 3 years), Cosmos, Overseas Writers. Wrote: Manitoba’s Amazing Progress in Conquering the Air, 1924.
Married Marion Alice Hoyt, June 25, 1915. Children: Jean, Harriet.