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Mobile Public Library Local History & Genealogy Library

The Local History and Genealogy Library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to the history of Mobile, and the greater Gulf Coast region.

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17 Dec . bd of health says raise ban.pdf
News article
Sub-headlines:

Resolution States Intention of Board of Preventing Crowds Fails of Purpose
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People Are Urged To Wear Masks By Doctors
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Health Officials Say There Is Discrimination and For That Reason Urge Repeal

3 Nov . 150 flu deaths listed 1918 p2A Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Influenza Epidemic Causes Alarming Increase in Fatalities Reported

16 Oct . Bd rescinds suppression policy 1918 p1A  Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

Following The Register's Demand, Announces "Over 500" New Cases Tuesday
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Citizens' Committee New Organization Fight Flu
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City Commissioners Order Soda Fountains Closed - Ordinance Effective Thursday

15 Oct . Bd of Health suppresses flu news 1918 p1A Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

Adopts Policy of Keeping People of Mobile Ignorant of Progress of Epidemic
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Course Means the People Must Fight It In Dark
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Mayor Crawford Quiet on Action Until He Has Dr. C.A. Mohr's Reasons

21 Oct . Bd of Health to meet on flu situation 1918 p1 Mobile Register.pdf
Sub-headlines:

Meeting Will Be Held at 11 O'Clock in the Office of Board
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Over 1, 300 Cases of Flu Reported By Committees
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Whole City Is Being Searched For Needy Cases and Nurses and Aid Are Furnished

Boat [unknown].jpg
Image of an unknown boat crossing the Mobile Bay.

I72 . Sep 83 A7.jpg
4 large boats in Mobile Bay

Inf of Charles & Nina Bodden #650.pdf
Death certificate Inf of Charles & Nina Bodden

Daniel Bogen.. #544.pdf
Death certificate for Daniel Bogan

James S Bogan #914.pdf
Death certificate for James S. Bogan
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