Lucius Hubbard

Title: Obituary Notice
Type: Newspaper
Date: 1913
Source: Minneapolis Journal

Description: Hubbard's obituary was published in the Minneapolis Journal following his death in 1913.
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Activities:

1. What information about Hubbard can we learn from this obituary?
   
   
   
   
   Answer: This obituary tells us about the different occupations that Hubbard had during his life and his work in the military.
2. What can we NOT learn from this obituary?
   
   
   
   
   Answer: Since obituaries were often written with information provided by the family of the deceased, the information that is provided can be biased in favor of the person. We may not learn about scandals or conflicts in this person's life from his obituary.
3. What information in this obituary suggests that Hubbard was still considered a very important person in Minnesota politics?
   
   
   
   
   Answer: The Minnesota legislature decided to adjourn in order to attend his funeral.
4. The article mentions a painting in the Capitol building that was "draped" after his death? Why might this be so?
   
   
   
   
   Answer: It was common to drape portraits of the deceased with a dark fabric as a sign of mourning and respect. The painting mentioned here showed Hubbard leading a charge during a battle of the Civil War. This painting still hangs in the Minnesota State Capitol today.