Barry, John M. The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History. New York: Viking, 2004.
One of the most well known books I've encountered in my research, is the book that brought the “Great Influenza” back into the minds of the American public. An insightful compilation of personal narratives, survivor’s quotes, and anecdotes, creates an interesting read for even those not interested in the topic.
Billings, Molly. "The Influenza Pandemic of 1918." The 1918 Influenza Pandemic. June 1997. Accessed March 10, 2018. https://virus.stanford.edu/uda/.
Although simple and perhaps outdated, this Stanford website serves as a great introductory article. It contains a summary of the pandemic, original photographs, and links to other good sources. Links at the bottom of the page send you to more specific articles, including a page of graphs, the public health response, and the scientific response. The bibliography page also includes many lesser-known sources.
Blue, Rupert. Epidemic influenza (Spanish influenza). Supplement ed. Vol. 33. Public Health Reports. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1918.
This is a small pamphlet I found in original print a few years ago at a local antique store. Only recently have I realized what a unique item this is. Issued during the pandemic, the report addresses symptoms, treatment, and prevention. A later section addresses questions on causes, the spread, and origin. The answers in this section are of particular interest, as they provide interesting insight into the public beliefs of the time.
Byerly, Carol R. Fever of War: The Influenza Epidemic in the U.S. Army during World War I. New York: New York UP, 2005.
One of the few (if not only) books that focuses directly on the influenza in regards to war. Covering influenza in camps, its spread, and its effect on the war, this book is very pertinent to my own. Unfortunately, predictably from the title, Byerly mostly only focuses on the American troops.
Dehner, George. Global Flu and You: A History of Influenza. London: Reaktion, 2012.
"Digital Collections." Influenza Epidemic of 1918 at WSU. Accessed March 10, 2018. http://content.libraries.wsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/wsu_flu.
This website from Washington State University holds a digital collection of 122 original documents from the pandemic. Although most are about the school and the surrounding area specifically, these less well-known documents paint a very interesting picture of life during the Spanish Flu. Each document contains a specific date and a brief summary. There are newspaper articles, photos, lists, letters, and official reports.
"Influenza Encyclopedia." The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918: A Digital Encyclopedia. Accessed March 12, 2018. http://www.influenzaarchive.org/.
This extensive archive from the University of Michigan library contains over 16,000 documents and photos. Organized by theme and city, the site contains possibly the largest online collection of 1918 pandemic documents. Each city has its own timeline of events and individual collection, which makes research very organized and simple. For those researching about the history of the pandemic in their own city, this is a great site to find focused information.
"Spanish Influenza in North America, 1918–1919." Open Collections Program: Contagion, Spanish Influenza in North America, 1918–191. Accessed March 10, 2018. http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/contagion/influenza.html.
Although short, the Spanish Influenza page on this Harvard site is useful for its links to other sources, organized by theme. The website also has a 'general materials' page with links to great articles on some themes present in outbreaks throughout history.
Spinney, Laura. Pale rider: the Spanish flu of 1918. New York: Public Affairs, 2017.
This brand new account of the pandemic provides a truly global take on the event. Detailing the untold stories of every continent, Spinney gives the most far-reaching account to date. This is also the most recent book written and provides the most up to date information on the history.
"The Deadly Virus: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918." National Archives and Records Administration. Accessed March 12, 2018. https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/influenza-epidemic/records-list.html.
This is the official website of the US National Archives. It contains a handful of selected records which are available to order copies of. There are several photos, a military telegram, a few letters from nurses and doctors, official reports, and a record book. The documents span across the country in location. Although a small archive, the sampling of documents is well curated to showcase the seriousness of the situation in 1918.
One of the most well known books I've encountered in my research, is the book that brought the “Great Influenza” back into the minds of the American public. An insightful compilation of personal narratives, survivor’s quotes, and anecdotes, creates an interesting read for even those not interested in the topic.
Billings, Molly. "The Influenza Pandemic of 1918." The 1918 Influenza Pandemic. June 1997. Accessed March 10, 2018. https://virus.stanford.edu/uda/.
Although simple and perhaps outdated, this Stanford website serves as a great introductory article. It contains a summary of the pandemic, original photographs, and links to other good sources. Links at the bottom of the page send you to more specific articles, including a page of graphs, the public health response, and the scientific response. The bibliography page also includes many lesser-known sources.
Blue, Rupert. Epidemic influenza (Spanish influenza). Supplement ed. Vol. 33. Public Health Reports. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1918.
This is a small pamphlet I found in original print a few years ago at a local antique store. Only recently have I realized what a unique item this is. Issued during the pandemic, the report addresses symptoms, treatment, and prevention. A later section addresses questions on causes, the spread, and origin. The answers in this section are of particular interest, as they provide interesting insight into the public beliefs of the time.
Byerly, Carol R. Fever of War: The Influenza Epidemic in the U.S. Army during World War I. New York: New York UP, 2005.
One of the few (if not only) books that focuses directly on the influenza in regards to war. Covering influenza in camps, its spread, and its effect on the war, this book is very pertinent to my own. Unfortunately, predictably from the title, Byerly mostly only focuses on the American troops.
Dehner, George. Global Flu and You: A History of Influenza. London: Reaktion, 2012.
"Digital Collections." Influenza Epidemic of 1918 at WSU. Accessed March 10, 2018. http://content.libraries.wsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/wsu_flu.
This website from Washington State University holds a digital collection of 122 original documents from the pandemic. Although most are about the school and the surrounding area specifically, these less well-known documents paint a very interesting picture of life during the Spanish Flu. Each document contains a specific date and a brief summary. There are newspaper articles, photos, lists, letters, and official reports.
"Influenza Encyclopedia." The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918: A Digital Encyclopedia. Accessed March 12, 2018. http://www.influenzaarchive.org/.
This extensive archive from the University of Michigan library contains over 16,000 documents and photos. Organized by theme and city, the site contains possibly the largest online collection of 1918 pandemic documents. Each city has its own timeline of events and individual collection, which makes research very organized and simple. For those researching about the history of the pandemic in their own city, this is a great site to find focused information.
"Spanish Influenza in North America, 1918–1919." Open Collections Program: Contagion, Spanish Influenza in North America, 1918–191. Accessed March 10, 2018. http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/contagion/influenza.html.
Although short, the Spanish Influenza page on this Harvard site is useful for its links to other sources, organized by theme. The website also has a 'general materials' page with links to great articles on some themes present in outbreaks throughout history.
Spinney, Laura. Pale rider: the Spanish flu of 1918. New York: Public Affairs, 2017.
This brand new account of the pandemic provides a truly global take on the event. Detailing the untold stories of every continent, Spinney gives the most far-reaching account to date. This is also the most recent book written and provides the most up to date information on the history.
"The Deadly Virus: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918." National Archives and Records Administration. Accessed March 12, 2018. https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/influenza-epidemic/records-list.html.
This is the official website of the US National Archives. It contains a handful of selected records which are available to order copies of. There are several photos, a military telegram, a few letters from nurses and doctors, official reports, and a record book. The documents span across the country in location. Although a small archive, the sampling of documents is well curated to showcase the seriousness of the situation in 1918.