Spanish Flu Collection

Advertisement for Genasprin, safeguard against the Influenza, 1919 (litho)
8636032 Advertisement for Genasprin, safeguard against the Influenza, 1919 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Genasprin)

Advertisement for Sanatogen, The Genuine Food-Tonic after Infuenza, 1919 (litho)
8636026 Advertisement for Sanatogen, The Genuine Food-Tonic after Infuenza, 1919 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Sanatogen)

Advertisement for Kruschen Salts, first line of defence against the Influenza, 1919 (litho)
8636031 Advertisement for Kruschen Salts, first line of defence against the Influenza, 1919 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu, 1919. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu, 1919. Found in the Collection of the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo

Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu, 1919. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu, 1919. Found in the Collection of the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo

And in flew Enza! Popular children's street rhyme, 1918-1919. Creator: Historic Object
And in flew Enza! Popular children's street rhyme, 1918-1919. Private Collection

People line outside a store to buy face masks, 1 October 1918, 1918. Creator: Dobbin, Hamilton Henry (1856-1930)
People line outside a store to buy face masks, 1 October 1918, 1918. Found in the Collection of the California State Library

Spanish Flu 1918 - 1919 : Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C
1725288 Spanish Flu 1918 - 1919 : Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C. by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: Patients are set up in rows of beds on an open gallery, seperated by hung sheets)

How the influenza pandemic of 1918 spread over the whole world (litho)
5998391 How the influenza pandemic of 1918 spread over the whole world (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

H1 antigen from 1918 influenza virus F006 / 9495
H1 antigen from 1918 influenza virus

Influenza ward. Part of a US army camp hospital in Langres, France. This ward dealt with soldiers infected with influenza, or flu

Global pandemic, conceptual image
Global pandemic. Conceptual artwork of the Earth in a petri dish with microbial growths (orange). This could represent a bacterial or viral infection spreading to cause a global pandemic

Nurse collecting water, USA, 1918
Nurse collecting water, while wearing a face mask, at a field hospital during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. The pandemic infected one fifth of the world population and killed between 20

Spanish flu H1 antigen, molecular model
Spanish flu virus antigen. Computer model showing the molecular structure of a haemagglutinin 1 (H1) antigen from the Spanish influenza (flu) virus particle

H1N1 1918 influenza virus, TEM
H1N1 1918 influenza virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). These virus particles (virions) have been recreated from the influenza (flu)

Red Cross demonstration, USA, 1918
Red Cross demonstration. Nurses carrying a stretcher as part of a demonstration during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. The pandemic infected one fifth of the world population and killed between 20

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In 1918 and 1919, the world was gripped by a devastating pandemic known as the Spanish Flu. The Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C. , became a battleground against this deadly virus. As depicted in the lithograph "How the influenza pandemic of 1918 spread over the whole world, " its reach was truly global. Amidst this chaos, an intriguing lithograph titled "What Wonderful Weather We're Having. " captures a moment of respite from the turmoil. However, it serves as a stark reminder that even during pleasant times, danger lurked around every corner. Scientists diligently worked to understand and combat this mysterious illness. The H1 antigen from the 1918 influenza virus (F006/9495) became a focal point for research at Walter Reed Hospital. A news article from that time sheds light on how society grappled with this unprecedented crisis (C017/9451). The US Army played a crucial role in fighting back against the Spanish Flu. Their dedicated efforts are evident in images such as those depicting their influenza ward (C017/9448), soldiers battling through adversity (C017/9449), and rushing to distribute germicides (C017/9445). These visuals showcase their determination to protect lives amidst overwhelming odds. Prevention measures were also implemented to curb further transmission of the virus. An image titled "Influenza prevention" illustrates people taking precautions during this tumultuous period (C017/9447). Such practices were vital in containing its spread. Microscopic views of H1N1 –the strain responsible for Spanish Flu– provide us with glimpses into its structure and complexity (TEM). These images remind us of our ongoing battle against infectious diseases throughout history. Lastly, we cannot overlook how hospitals worldwide transformed into bustling influenza wards like never before. Doctors and nurses tirelessly cared for patients while risking their own lives—a testament to human resilience even amid the darkest of times.