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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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20 Oct . Grave situation for doctors 1918 p3 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Alabama Public Service Commission Will Hold Special Session Next Monday

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23 Oct . Pneumonia cases up 1918 p8 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: State Health Officer Optimistic Regarding Influenza Conditions in Alabama

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24 Oct . Schools closed in state 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article stating schools and other public spaces in Alabama will not reopen until all signs of the epidemic have passed.

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31 Oct . spreading in rural areas 1918 p6 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Alabama Board of Health Reports Another Increase in Number New Cases

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3 Nov . State news - some flu-related 1918 p10 Mobile Register.pdf
News article

Sub-headline: Fire Marshal of State Transmits Letter To Mayors
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Only 427 New Cases of Flu in State - Montgomery Commissioners Keep Lid On

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20 Nov. Recurrence of flu feared p. 6 1918.pdf
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Sub-headline: Situation Has Become Serious in Many Places, According to Reports

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21 Nov . Mobile Health System Wrong.pdf
News article about Dr. Welch's critique of the Mobile health system

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15 Dec . second fight.pdf
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Welch In Charge of Campaign to Combat Disease
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Rules Prepared at Chicago Meeting To Be Given Health Officials

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harris001.jpg
Photo of Emma Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Guenter Jansen, Library Director, and Frank Frazer, Chair, Library Board

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Photo of Library Director Guenter Jansen pulling back a black curtain to show Emma Harris her portrait

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