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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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  • "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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  • "Calls for Probe at Pullman"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Medical aspects of War; Military training; Sanborn controversy
  • Four individual newspaper articles all concerning the investigation by the Pullman Board of Regents, their initial findings, and subsequent decision to continue their inquiry into treatment of S.A.T.C. and civilian flu victims in Pullman.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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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.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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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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  • "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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  • "W.S.C. Is Right, Governor States"
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine
  • Newspaper article detailing the decision by Governor Lister to clear W.S.C. of any wrongdoing in their actions to combat the local influenza epidemic in 1918.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • First Annual Library Report to President Holland
  • Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons
  • Select pages of the library's annual report detailing the Flu epidemic and its impact on visitations, checkouts, and general library activities.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Report on Sanborn Investigation: From Frank H. Shepherd to Col. Thomas J. Lewis, Inspector General
  • 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 as to conditions at W.S.C. in Pullman, WA, while working for the War Department Committee on Education and Special Training.
  • 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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  • Sworn Statement of President E. O. Holland to Colonel Lewis
  • 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
  • Testimony of President Holland regarding the Sanborn accusations and his evaluation of the role played by W.S.C. and military authorities in housing and caring for S.A.T.C. and civilian victims of 1918 Influenza Epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Testimony of Miss Agnes H. Craig
  • 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
  • Recorded testimony of Miss Agnes H. Craig, Head of College of Home Economics W.S.C., regarding her departments role, and the general situation of the school, during the Flu outbreaks on campus and in Pullman.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Comprehensive list of medical and military personnel on W.S.C. campus and in Pullman
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive list of medical and military personnel on campus and directly or indirectly involved with the treatment, care, or organization of victims of the 1918 Flu Epidemic.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918
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  • Influenza data from Vancouver barracks, SATC at Corvallis, OR, and SATC at Seattle, WA
  • Governmental investigations; Diseases; State history; World War I; Washington State College; Military history; Military life; Sick persons; Military medicine
  • Influenza reports from the 1918 Spanish Influenza epidemic, authored by the commanding officers of each military detachment in their area.
  • WSU Flu Epidemic of 1918

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