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The 1918 Influenza Epidemic in Seattle

Project tags:

archives & special collections

Project poster

The University of Washington Libraries Special Collections Department is marking the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic with a new online exhibit. This retrospective will highlight the effects of the epidemic on the city of Seattle and its residents. We have created an online resource in order to fill a vital gap in our understanding of this historical event. We used a number of digital and physical resources to gather genealogical and historical information about the influenza epidemic, focusing on Seattle and highlighting a small number of local victims and institutions.

Project participants:

Eliza Runolfson

MLIS

Mary Lou Kirchmer

MLIS

Elizabeth Horan

MLIS