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{"value"=>"MssCol 1031", "type"=>"local_call"}
{"value"=>"1031", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"ca. 1830-1938", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1830/1938", "certainty"=>"approximate"}
{"value"=>"1928-1938", "type"=>"bulk", "normal"=>"1928/1938"}
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1830
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1938
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1830
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{"value"=>"Alexander Clarence Flick papers"}
- repository
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library. <span class=\"subarea\">Manuscripts and Archives Division</span></span> <div class=\"address\"><span class=\"addressline\">New York, New York</span></div>"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"The papers of historian Alexander Clarence Flick consist of correspondence, research notes, and printed matter relating to his biography of Samuel J. Tilden. The correspondence contains letters of inquiry 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."}
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{"value"=>"<p>Alexander Clarence Flick papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library</p>"}
- origination
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{"value"=>"Flick, Alexander Clarence, 1869-1942", "type"=>"persname"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>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.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The papers of historian Alexander Clarence Flick consist of correspondence, research notes, and printed matter relating to his biography of Samuel J. Tilden. The correspondence is comprised of letters of inquiry to other scholars working in the same area of study, though the correspondent best represented is Mrs. Emma A. Smith, widow of George W. Smith, Tilden's confidential secretary. Mrs. Smith was the final administrator of the Tilden Estate. Other correspondents include Poultney Bigelow, J. Franklin Jameson, and Allan Nevins.</p> <p>Also included in the correspondence is a group of 19th century letters referring to Tilden and political events from the 1870s to the 1890s. Correspondents include John Bigelow, S.E. Church, Sol Hewitt, D.B. Hill, Francis Kernan, and Samuel Tilden.</p> <p>The research notes, including manuscript fragments, all relate to Samuel J. Tilden: A Study in Political Sagacity. The printed matter, circa 1838 to 1930, include historical materials and publications relating to Tilden's political career, as well as clippings from the popular press.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Alexander Clarence Flick papers are arranged in three series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mss/1031#c107617'>I. Correspondence</a></div>\n</li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mss/1031#c107621'>II. Research notes and manuscript material</a></div>\n</li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mss/1031#c107622'>III. Printed matter</a></div>\n</li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Received from A. C. Flick.</p>"}
- relatedmaterial
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"archref\">Samuel J. Tilden papers, 1794-1886, bulk (1835-1876). Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.</span>"}
- arrangement
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{"value"=>"Three series; I. Correspondence; II. Research Notes; III. Printed Matter", "supress_display"=>true}
- processinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Compiled by Manuscripts and Archives Division staff.</p>"}
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1.67 linear feet (2 boxes)
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1830
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1938
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1928
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1938