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Kin Hubbard
Kin Hubbard
NameKin Hubbard
Birth/Death Dates1868-1930
Where in IndianaMarion County--Indianapolis
When in Indiana1890s-1930
Notable ForFrank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard created the comic strip character Abe Martin which first appeared in the Indianapolis News on December 17, 1904. The comic's setting was the fictitious town of Bloom Center in Brown County, Indiana. Hubbard created more characters and the comic strip was eventually syndicated as was his news column "Short Furrows." Books of Abe Martin sayings were published.
DescriptionHubbard is seated at a drawing table working on a sketch. He is wearing a vest over a striped shirt.
SubjectHubbard, Kin, 1868-1930
Cartoon characters
Cartoonists
Comics
Fictitious characters
Authors, American--Indiana
Newspapers
Item IDP0130_BOX48_FOLDER8_UNNUMBERED_001
Source of ImageW. H. Bass Photo Company Collection (P 0130)
Digital CollectionNotable Hoosiers (DC 010)
Bibliography/NotesInformation taken from: The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Copyright NoticeDigital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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