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Paul Flatley (1941- ) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/137

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Scope and Contents

The Paul Flatley papers fill one half-sized box and span the period of 1961-2008. Materials are arranged in two categories: clippings and photographs.

The clippings, both originals and photocopies of newspaper accounts, cover highlights of Flatley’s collegiate and professional football careers. Photographs include two images, along with one associated piece of correspondence, documenting a few noteworthy performances by Flatley on behalf of Northwestern University’s football team.

Dates

  • 1961-2008

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

1 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Paul Richard Flatley enrolled at Northwestern University in 1959 and began his football career as a member of Northwestern’s 1959 freshmen squad. After receiving a B.A. in history and Russian in 1963, he played professional footbal with the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons. His papers fill one half-sized box and span the period of 1961-2008. Materials are arranged in two categories: clippings and photographs.

Arrangement

The Paul Flatley papers are organized into: clippings (originals, and photocopies; both arranged by date); and photographic materials.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Paul Flatley, August 2013 (Accession #13-259).

Separated Materials

None.

Title
Guide to the Paul Flatley Papers
Status
Completed
Author
George Albertson; August, 2013. Kush Gandhi; June, 2017.
Date
2013-2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635