Alexander C. Flick taught history and political science and served as department head at Syracuse University from 1899-1923. In 1923 he became the New York State historian and director of archives where he remained until his retirement in 1939.

Researchers interested in the Alexander C. Flick Papers should specify the box number when contacting the Syracuse University Archives. Please mention the collection's Record Group [13] and Accession Number [453 & 1923] in any correspondence with the Archives. Please note that the collection is housed off-site and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Archives Reading Room in E. S. Bird Library.