Azariah C. Flagg papers, 1824-1866

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0430
Bib ID:
4078761 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Flagg, Azariah C. (Azariah Cutting), 1790-1873
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Letters to Flagg from political figures of the Jackson-Van Buren era. The correspondence is particularly useful in shedding light on the conduct of the national campaign of 1848, when Van Buren ran as an independent candidate for the presidency. There are 90 letters written to Flagg, among which are 41 from Martin Van Buren, 34 from Preston King, and nine from John A. Dix.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Azariah C. Flagg papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Alternate Form Available

Microfilm available.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Bancroft. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1947. Accession number--M-47.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

Flagg was a prominent New York City politician.

Subject Headings

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Name
Dix, John A (John Adams), 1798-1879 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
King, Preston, 1806-1865 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- To 1898 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Politicans CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1848 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID