Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin
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Indiana Historical Bureau
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Arts & Culture, People
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Indiana Historical Bureau
Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin
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Kin Hubbard and Abe MartinSide One: Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin
Cartoonist and journalist Frank McKinney “Kin” Hubbard (1868-1930) was born in Ohio. He worked for the Indianapolis News by 1891, mainly as a political caricaturist. He created Abe Martin, his popular folksy and witty cartoon character, in 1904. Martin reflected midwestern social attitudes and his simple clothes, beard, pipe, and vernacular became iconic to readers.
Side Two: Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin
In 1905, Hubbard made Brown County the setting for Abe Martin, adding other characters inspired by the region. By 1930, his comic and articles were nationally syndicated in over 300 newspapers. The State named Kin Hubbard Ridge and Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park in his honor in 1932. Hubbard was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in 1967.
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