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  • Two letters to Mr. Sanborn and newspaper articles: "At Pullman" and "Furor Created by Making Charges Against Pullman"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; War effort; Military training; Sanborn controversy
  • Two letters, from Mrs. F. W. Tinkel and Mrs. J. E. Munson, expressing support for Mr. Sanborn and relating personal experiences with the 1918 Influenza Epidemic. Next is an invitation for Sanborn to attend a board of regents meeting being held to...
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Sanborn Ready to Offer Proof"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; Sanborn controversy
  • Newspaper article, written by Professor Sanborn, restating his allegations from 10 November and stating his intention to continue pushing for an investigation despite condemnation from Washington State College and military officials.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Sanborn Blames W.S.C. Regents"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Sanborn controversy
  • Letter published in newspaper, by R. S. Sanborn, rejecting an invitation to present his case for the Board of Regents and citing their shared responsibility with the military and Washington State College for the alleged abuses in Pullman.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "U.S. Will Probe Sanborn Charge" and "Sanborn Renews Fight on W.S.C."
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Sanborn controversy
  • Two newspaper articles describe Sanborn's efforts to continue his outcries with the War Department and private Washington State Organizations.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Avers S.A.T.C. Boys Die at Pullman While Authorities There Wrangle"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; Washington State history; World War I; Washington State University; Sanborn controversy; Quarantine
  • Newspaper article, submitted by Professor R. S. Sanborn, detailing his criticism of the handling of Influenza victims, primarily his son who later died, by those in charge of the epidemic in Pullman, WA
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Goodyear Denies Sanborn Charge"
  • War effort; Military training; Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Sanborn controversy
  • Newspaper article, by W. M. Goodyear, rebutting Sanborn's allegations on 10 November 1918 and defending the treatment of Spanish Influenza victims at W.S.C.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Letters to Mr. R. S. Sanborn from W. A. Brown and Mrs. Pete Kenney
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; Sanborn controversy
  • These two letters, the first by W. A. Brown of Spokane and second by Mrs. Pete Kenney also of Spokane, express support for Mr. Sanborn's accusations and relate the authors personal experiences with the difficult situation found on the W.S.C. campus...
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Lister Returns Home; On Business Trip to Pullman"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; War effort; Military training; Influenza; Sanborn controversy
  • Three individual newspaper articles: the first explains Gov. Lister's visit to Board of Regents meeting, the second, submitted by Sanborn, explains Sanborn's refusal to testify at the meeting, and the third, submitted by A. D. Dunn, a regent of...
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Regents Hear Sanborn Charge" and "Gambled With Lives of Youths"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; War effort; Sanborn controversy
  • Two newspaper articles: The first details the agenda for the meeting of the Board of Regents in Pullman and the second reports on the committee's initial findings, suggestions, and the conduct of Mr. Sanborn during the meeting.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Recorded statement made by James McKay, Auctioneer, 312 Sixth Avenue
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; Sanborn controversy
  • Statement-by James McKay- criticizing R. S. Sanborn's accusations and providing a narrative of an encounter with Mr. Sanborn during his son's illness.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Status Statement on Private Roger Sanborn
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Sanborn controversy
  • Document details the final days of Pvt. Roger Sanborn's life till his death on an undisclosed date during the Spanish Flu epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Letter to Mr. R. S. Sanborn from Governor Ernest Lister
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Sanborn controversy
  • Letter inviting Mr. Sanborn and Doctor Kalb to testify at the board of regents meeting in Pullman, WA.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Sworn Statement of Roger S. Sanborn
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Sanborn controversy
  • Statement of Roger S. Sanborn regarding accusations of malpractice made against W.S.C. and military officials in charge of the response to the Influenza of 1918.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Soldier Answers Sanborn"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; S.A.T.C.; Sanborn controversy
  • Letter to the editor from a Private in the S.A.T.C. decrying Sanborn's accusations and providing a detailed account of his own experiences with the Flu epidemic in Pullman, WA.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "W.S.C. Officials Defend Care Given Students Ill with Flu"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Sanborn controversy
  • This newspaper article summarizes the response of Colonel W. T. May, S.A.T.C. Commander, and President Holland to the accusations presented by in Mr. Sanborn's article of 10 November 1918.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Let the W.S.C. Charges Be Investigated"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; War effort; Military training; Sanborn controversy
  • Newspaper editorial advocating an investigation into the accusations of malpractice in 1918 Influenza epidemic presented by Professor Sanborn.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Letter to President E. O. Holland from Mrs. Stella Nolan
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Sanborn controversy
  • Letter of appreciation from Mrs. Stella Nolan of Pullman expressing gratitude towards W.S.C. and support against Sanborn's accusations.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "The Pity of It"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Sanborn controversy
  • Two newspaper articles: the first is critical of Mr. Sanborn's allegations and defends the universities care of the victims of influenza, and the second advocates an investigation into the allegations of misconduct during the Spanish Influenza...
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Criticizes State College"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; Sanborn controversy
  • Three individual newspaper articles reporting a variety of viewpoints surrounding the upcoming board of regents investigation into R. S. Sanborn's allegations of mismanagement of facilities for 1918 influenza victims.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Lister Closes State College Influenza Probe"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; War effort; Military training; Sanborn controversy
  • Newspaper article explaining Governor Lister's decision not to move forward with an investigation into Mr. Sanborn's allegations of malpractice in 1918 Flu Epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918

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