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Alonzo Flack Papers

An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Flack, Alonzo.
Title: Alonzo Flack Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1885 (ca)
Quantity: 1.0 linear feet
Abstract: Papers of the American educator. Alonzo Flack was the principal of Claverack Academy and Hudson River Institute, a co-ed school in Claverack, New York. Collection includes miscellaneous papers, lecture notes, and letters.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Library
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
http://scrc.syr.edu

Biographical History

Alonzo Flack was president of Claverack College and Hudson River Institute from 1854 to 1885; he was succeeded by his son, Rev. Arthur H. Flack, who occupied the position until 1900. The College, located in Claverack, New York, offered academic and classical studies to ladies and gentlemen and was very highly regarded. Alumni included author Stephen Crane, feminist Margaret Sanger, and President Martin van Buren.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Alonzo Flack Papers includes miscellaneous papers, lecture notes, and letters.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on this material

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Flack, Alonzo.

Corporate Bodies

Hudson River Institute and Claverack Academy.

Subjects

Education, Higher -- New York (State)

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.
Lectures.

Occupations

Educators.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Alonzo Flack Papers
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Library

Finding Aid Information

Created by: [Summit record]
Date: 2001-01-01
Revision history: 11 Oct 2007 - converted to EAD (MRC)

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Inventory

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