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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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  • Official Notice of Quarantine
  • Influenza
  • Newspaper excerpt announcing the quarantine of Pullman, WA on account of the Influenza outbreak. Scanned from microfilm.
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  • "Woolen Clothing Grows Very Scarce"
  • College presidents
  • Two articles from different newspapers detailing the material situation of the S.A.T.C and the priorities of World War I that were the cause of their material shortages
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  • "Pullman Is Unselfishly Fighting The Flu"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort; Quarantine
  • Newspaper article congratulating the citizens of Pullman, WA for their hospitality and caring shown during the quarantine and Flu Epidemic there.
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  • "Influenza More Fatal Than War"
  • Diseases; United States History; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; War effort; Military training; Influenza Casualties
  • Two unrelated newspaper articles: the first is a nationally published article concerning nationwide influenza victims and the second is a considerably older piece reporting the early 1918 Influenza situation in Pullman.
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  • "The Acid Test"
  • Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort
  • A letter printed in "The Pullman Herald" demonstrating the belief of one W.M. Goodyear, that the people of Pullman should do their utmost to care for and comfort those stricken with Influenza
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  • Press Clippings: "W.S.C. Heads Cleared of Accusations", "No Woolen Uniforms for S.A.T.C." and "Student Soldier Dies"
  • Diseases; Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; War effort
  • Three newspaper clippings detailing the press coverage of the lack of supplies/care of soldiers, the death of Fayfield Haase of Spanish Influenza, and an announcement of the conclusion of an investigation by the Board of Regents in Pullman.
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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.
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  • "Influenza Is On The Wane At State College, Says Coman"
  • College administrators
  • Newspaper summary of a report, issued by E. T. Coman, President of the Board of Regents of Washington State College, explaining the status of the Influenza locally and the results of a preliminary investigation into the treatment of S.A.T.C. and...
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  • "Influenza Epidemic Now Under Control"
  • 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 announcing that the Pullman Flu epidemic is under control and providing promising news of the closure of temporary convalescent hospitals.
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  • Two Articles: "Red Cross Renders Aid In Influenza Epidemic"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training
  • Newspaper article lauding the Red Cross for its role during the 1918 Influenza epidemic and reprinting a letter from James McKay. Second article is an announcement of the death of George Moore through Influenza.
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  • "Bereaved Parents Express Gratitude" and "S.A.T.C. Need Reading Matter"
  • Diseases; State history; Military history; World War I; Washington State University; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine; Military training; Governmental investigations
  • Two small newspaper articles, the first is a letter of appreciation from parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dosh, to President Holland and the military authorities in charge of the care of Influenza victims. The second is a snippet requesting reading...
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  • "Well Done"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine
  • Letter published in newspaper from W.M. Goodyear congratulating President Holland and the residents of Pullman on their conduct during the influenza outbreak.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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