Records, [ca. 1840]-1939.

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Records, [ca. 1840]-1939.

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Records consist of correspondence to and from Institute's director, Elias A. Fairchild, 1865-ca. 1905; student publications; lists of students; catalogs, 1840's-1870's; programs of closing exercises, 1840's-1870's; proceedings of annual dinners; and a booklet providing history of Flushing Institute, 1903. Upon school's closing in 1902, students formed an alumni association. Records consist of scrapbooks of news clippings and proceedings of annual dinners, 1902-1927; minutes, 1903-1928; and an account book, 1903-1937. Photographs of students, staff, and school buildings are included in collection, 1870's-1880's.

3 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6875586

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Flushing Institute

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Incorporated in 1827 and closed in 1902, the Flushing Institute served as a school for boys. From the description of Records, [ca. 1840]-1939. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155478842 ...

Fairchild, Elias A.

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Flushing Historical Society (Flushing, New York, N.Y.)

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Founded 1903 and ceased to function 1980. Collected manuscripts and artifacts pertaining to Flushing history. Also, a catalog from a Flushing Historical Society exhibit, containing listing of books, paintings, documents, and artifacts owned by Society, compiled in the mid-20's or early 1930's. Collection contains documents regarding centennial celebration of Flushing village, 1937; documents on tricentennial celebration of founding of Town of Flushing, 1945; pamphlets pu...