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Person
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Mathews, Hubert B.
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Dates of existence
1868-
History
Hubert B. Mathews was born in Eagle Corners, Wisconsin in 1868. He came with his family to settle at Willow Lakes in Dakota Territory. He entered Dakota Agricultural College in Brookings in 1888. He graduated in 1892 and received his master's degree in 1899. He accepted a position on the college staff in 1893. He became head of the physics Department, and was the first acting dean of the Division of Engineering. He was Vice President at South Dakota State College. H.B. Mathews coordinated much of the building work on the campus during the first half of the 20th century. Mathews Hall, a dormitory on campus, is named in his honor. Professor Mathews served twice as the Mayor of Brookings from 1907-1910 and again from 1915-1917.