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The main goal of this project was to understand how newspapers shaped public opinion during the 1918 influenza pandemic, by combining traditional humanities methods with computational data\u2011mining techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Goal : Preserve & Digitize Historical Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The project collects, digitizes, and preserves primary sources related to the 1918 influenza pandemic – such as newspapers, photographs, letters, and public health reports. Therefore, ensuring long-term access to historical materials while also supporting future research. Designed for the audience of scholars, students, and historians. 
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This aligns with Digital Humanities goals of preservation, open access, and data sustainability, ensuring historical data remains available to a broad audience through digital platforms. 
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Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The project’s documentation is strong, and the website clearly outlines the team’s goals, methods, and datasets, providing transparency and academic credibility. 
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