James Kirkpatric Flack

James Kirkpatric Flack is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at the University of Maryland. He specializes in Washington, D.C.'s intellectual and urban history, historical preservation, and archival studies. His research explores late 19th-century intellectual communities in Washington, the socio-political dynamics of the District of Columbia, and the documentation of local historical narratives.

Flack has authored a monograph on Washington's intellectual elite, co-authored a comprehensive history of D.C., and edited the Records of the Columbia Historical Society, which earned an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History in 1989. He has also contributed to films, conferences, and preservation projects, emphasizing the intersection of history and public engagement.

Academically, he oversees the History Department's Internship Program, coordinates the History/Library Science Program, and serves on the Committee on Historic Preservation. His work bridges scholarly research with community-focused historical preservation efforts.