A Memory in Fire

Abstract

Throughout history the issue of remembering certain events or people has been changing with every new generation. Some events and disasters are remembered throughout all of time because of the multitude of sources. Still others are remembered for the uniqueness of their sources rather than their size. Many unique types of sources for remembering a particular event come from ordinary accounts or pieces of literature that fictionally capture the events aura. With the case of the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894 there is just a sufficient amount of information. This information comes in many forms, all of which have valid means of conveying a very interesting topic. However, this disaster is not as well known as it perhaps could be. Is it because of the lack of sources, or just a lack of public awareness? Perhaps the sources themselves are truly not accurate enough to captivate a wide audience. In the end, the real issue is the memory of this event and how it is best carried on for future generations. The notoriety gained from this disaster is not as sufficient as some other major disasters that occurred during this era. In the end, this event, and most importantly the people involved, should be captured in many Minnesotans' memories for what they withstood on that fateful day.