The 1918 Pandemic in Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Michigan Daily

Item Set

Items

• "Student Body Free from Influenza"
  An article about incidences of epidemic influenza in Ann Arbor. No cases were yet reported among the student body. The article also details proposed origins, symptoms, and containment measures for epidemic influenza.
• "Less Influenza in Army Camps"
  An article about the spread of the pandemic throughout the country. According to the report, cases in army camps had increased from the last day, but cases among civilians were expected to rise.
• "President Wilson's Message"
  A message from US President Woodrow Wilson that was read at the SATC induction.
• "Col. V. C. Vaughan Talks to Medics at First Meeting"
  A brief article about Col. Victor Vaughan, peacetime dean of the UM Medical School, advising medical students about disease concerns among the troops in the coming months.
• "Influenza Masks are Easily Made"
  A brief article detailing instructions for making a homemade flu mask.
• "2,570 Students Attend Induction Rites of Soldiers"
  An article detailing the inductions of 2,570 UM students into the students' army training corps (SATC).
• "The Dilemma."
  Image of a woman attempting to apply foundation over a flu mask.
• "Beauty and Beast Both Camouflaged"
  A brief, humorous newspaper spot about wearing flu masks.