Browse Items (15 total)
Sort by:
"Prevent Disease" poster
A 1918 poster by the Rensselaer County Tuberculosis Association in Troy, N.Y., encouraging people to help prevent the spread of influenza by stifling their coughing and sneezing.
Bat This Flu
Newspaper advertisement for underwear and rubbers from R. L. Sargent, Ltd. Appeared in the Interior News on November 2nd 1918.
Bulkley Valley is Lightly Affected
An article from the Interior News, November 2nd 1918, detailing the early stages of the Spanish influenza in the Bulkley Valley.
Died at Hospital, Influenza Victim
Interior News article, November 16th 1918, on the death of Spanish flu victim Roman Malkow.
Fight the Flu!
A poster produced by the Nanaimo Board of Health listing ways to prevent and treat the Spanish Flu.
Influenza Epidemic is Spent, Few Cases Being Reported
Newspaper article from the Interior News, November 16th 1918, reporting on the winding-down of the Spanish flu in Smithers and area.
Lt. Leslie Sutcliffe gravestone
An image of the gravestone of Spanish flu victim Lieutenant Leslie Sutcliffe in the Smithers Cemetery.
Many Afflicted With Influenza, But Situation Is Well-Handled
Interior News article from October 26th 1918, describing the arrival of Spanish flu in Smithers.
Patients Appreciative
An article from the Interior News, November 2nd 1918, regarding hospitalized Spanish flu patients thanking townspeople for their donations.
Provincial Health Dept. Advises What To Do If It's Spanish Flu
Interior News article from October 19th 1918, advising readers on how to protect themselves from the Spanish influenza.