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  • For the County of Whitman, State of Washington
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Quarantine
  • Letter from the State Epidemiologist to President Holland ordering a quarantine of the State College of Washington for the protection of public health in Pullman.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • State College of Washington: Office of the President
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons
  • Hand-written note on Professor Holland's letterhead inquiring about heating fuel availability in barracks and hospitals during 1918 Influenza Epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "State College Board to Fight Flu"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; S.A.T.C.
  • Newspaper article detailing a visit to Pullman by Edwin T. Coman, President of the Board of Regents at Washington State College, and Captain White's assessment of the college's Influenza situation.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Letter to President E. O. Holland from Capt. I. S. Collins
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine
  • Letter from the Post Surgeon Captain I. S. Collins to Doctor E. O. Holland-President of Washington State College, expressing the Captain's appreciation for Dr. Hollands assistance in caring for the S.A.T.C. soldiers stationed at WSC.
  • 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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  • "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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  • "Emergency Classes"
  • War effort; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Military training
  • This Chinook yearbook excerpt explains some of the changes regarding W.S.C. curricula and schedules the faculty enacted to meet the demands of the war effort and influenza epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Another Phase of War Service
  • Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; Quarantine
  • Excerpt from Chinook explaining the origins of the Red Cross presence on campus that would become so vital to containing the local Spanish Influenza Epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Democracy
  • War effort; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Chinook
  • The second in a series of inspections of facilities used by the S.A.T.C.. These inspections reported the conditions and facilities at Ferry Hall Barracks and College Hall.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "The Spirit of 1917-1918"
  • War effort; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Military training
  • Excerpt from 1917-1918 record revealing the impact of World War I on the W.S.C. student body and defining their perceived purpose in the conflict.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Summary and Illustration of S.A.T.C.
  • War effort; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort
  • Four page summary of S.A.T.C. activities and its formation on campus, including several photographs of the corps in formation, their various exploits, and the commanding officers.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Military Science and Tactics"
  • State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; War effort; Military training; S.A.T.C. Training Battalion
  • Article in Chinook detailing the S.A.T.C.'s short time on campus and their various training and drill activities.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • S.A.T.C. Football
  • Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; Chinook
  • Excerpt from Chinook explaining the rough football season at W.S.C. on account of World War I and the flu epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • "Sometimes known as the S.A.T.C. which means 'Stick Around Till Christmas'"
  • World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; S.A.T.C.; Chinook
  • Several comics created by W.S.C. students making light of the S.A.T.C.'s activities in the Chinook yearbook.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Student Event Calendar (April 1918-March 1919)
  • Diseases; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort
  • Calendar of student events from Chinook yearbook. Evidence of both the continuities and the discontinuities resulting from the Flu Epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Statement of Military Investigation
  • 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
  • Complete summary of the military investigation into the 1918 Influenza Epidemic in Pullman, while pending judgement by Colonel Thomas J. Lewis. Details the accusations against the military, the testimonies of various witnesses, and the...
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • To The Board Of Regents
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; S.A.T.C.; Sanborn controversy
  • Statement by W.S.C. officials explaining their version of events surrounding the Influenza epidemic among the S.A.T.C. soldiers and the allegations put forth by Mr. Sanborn.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Exhibit A: Contract of Services between W.S.C. and the War Department
  • State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Military training; Sanborn controversy
  • Excerpt, submitted to Board of Regents as evidence, from the contract which the College had with the War Department and from the War Department order of 25 May 1918, setting forth the respective duties and responsibilities of the Commanding Officer...
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918

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