Hugh Adams's Death: Casket

Caption: "Flowers heaped high about the casket of Pittsburgh aviator

killed Monday at Rockaway Beach." The Pittsburgh Sun, 10 May 1919.

Notes: "One room of the Adams home was literally

filled with flowers this morning. Flowers were banked high up one wall and were piled in disarray back of the casket. The latter was draped with the American flag and was decorated with the aviator's photograph, his naval cap and the ceremonial sword used for naval ceremonies." The Pittsburgh Sun, 10 May 1919.

Gift of Hugh E. Weber.

Photographer: Sun Staff Photographer.

Date: 10 May 1919.

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From the Collections of the Pennsylvania Department,

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh:

Adams Collection.

Flowers and Honors of War Mark Obsequies of Aviator. Thumbnails: Hugh Adams' Death.