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Creator
Flick, Alexander Clarence, 1869-1942.
Location
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Extent
Access Restrictions
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Scope/Contents Note
Collection consists of correspondence, research notes and printed matter all relating to Flick's biography of SamuelJ. Tilden. Correspondence contains letters of enquiry to other scholars, and 19th century letters referring to Tilden and political events from the 1870s to the 1890s. Research notes and printed matter, ca. 1838-1930, include manuscript fragments, historical materials, publications, and clippings relating to Tilden's political career.
Biographical/Historical Note
Alexander Clarence Flick (1869-1942) was a historian and university professor. He taught history and political science at Syracuse University from 1899 to 1923, before becoming the New York State historian and Director of Archives from 1923 to 1939. A specialist in European history, he also wrote on New York history, the American Revolution and church history.
Controlled Access Terms
- Flick, Alexander Clarence, 1869-1942.
- Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886.
- Elections -- United States.
- Political parties -- United States.
- Presidential candidates -- United States.
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1846-1877.
- Historians.
Additional Creator Names
- Bigelow, John, 1817-1911.
- Bigelow, Poultney, b. 1855.
- Church, Sanford E. (Sanford Elias), 1815-1880.
- Hewitt, Sol.
- Hill, David B. (David Bennett), 1843-1910.
- Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1859-1937.
- Kernan, Francis.
- Nevins, Allan, 1890-1971.
- Smith, Emma A.
- Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886.