Conversation with Curators explores deadly 1918 flu outbreak

One hundred years ago, as people celebrated the end of the First World War, the deadly second wave of the Spanish Flu impacted the United States. Join Lori Hostuttler and Catherine Rakowski Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. in the West Virginia & Regional History Center for an open discussion about how West Virginia and the region were impacted by these tremendous situations. As part of program, they will draw heavily upon the WVRHC’s vast collection of artifacts, letters, diary entries, newspaper clippings and more. The conversation will reflect upon the work of archives and the preservation of culture and history. This event is in conjunction with WVU Campus Read selection “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel.