Finding Aid for the Sevier County Influenza Broadside, 1918 October 11
MS-2711University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Hannah M. Miller, February 20, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Hannah M. Miller, February 20, 2006
Encoded by: Hannah M. Miller, February 20, 2006
Summary Information
Sevier County Influenza Broadside
Date/Date Range : 1918 October 11
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: Collection consists of a broadside, dated October 11, 1918, informing citizens of Sevier County, TN, of ways in which they can stop the spread of influenza.
MS-2711
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
Collection was purchased in January 2006.
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[Identification of Item], Sevier County Influenza Broadside, MS-2711. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single broadside.
Biography / History
The influenza epidemic of 1918-1919 was statewide. Approximately 20 million people died worldwide, including more than 500,000 Americans. The city of Chattanooga lost nearly 5,900 civilians by October 19, 1918.
Collection Scope and Content Note
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a broadside, dated October 11, 1918, informing citizens of Sevier County, Tenn., of ways in which they can stop the spread of influenza. The broadside notes that the flu "is now sweeping over the United States and claiming its hundreds by such complications as pneumonia" and that "it has at least reached out county."
Subject Terms
- Influenza -- History -- 20th century.
- Sevier County (Tenn.).
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Sevier County Influenza Broadside, 1918 October 11 Scope Note: Transcription of broadside:
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFLUENZA!
Sevierville, Tenn., Oct., 11, 1918.
To the Citizens of Sevier County, Tenn.
In view of the prevalency of Influenza that is now sweeping over the United States and claiming its hundreds by such complications as pneumonia, it has at last reached our county and the County Health Officer, with the approval of his associate members of the County Board of Health, deems it wise at this time to give timely warning to our citizens to shun and avoid the very appearance of said disease as much as lies in your power. By avoiding crowds collected on streets or public gathering places such as churches and places of amusement, where crowds gather from different localities. Shun persons whom you know to have come from other communities where above disease is prevalent.
Avoid persons whom you see sneezing, coughing or expectorating on streets. And as long as your schools are open when you or any member of your family begins to have any of the following symptoms such as chilly sensations along the spine; head, eyes, back, and legs aching, face hot and flushed; coated tongue, very often sore throat, fever from 100 to 103½, you may safely say its influenza and whatever you do don't go out and mix in crowds, as you may be the means and cause of the death of some of your friends or neighbors. Go right home and to bed in a clean, well-ventilated room. Call your family physician and follow his directions and instructions to the very smallest detail and don't worry, for he will tell you when it's safe for you to get out.
While the schools are still in session the teachers are requested to use every precaution that they can to stamp out said disease, and to send home any child or children suffering from any of the above symptons; and should communicate at once with the County Superintendent of Public Instructions for further orders. And with your cooperation and complying with the above rules you may say the lives of your loved ones or your neighbors. Should these requests be ignored the County Board of health will take such steps as they deem necessary for the control of said disease as the law of our State directs to be done in all cases of contagious diseases.
A. W. Roberts, County Physician.
E. N. Clabo, Chairman.
H. D. Bailey, County Court Clerk.
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