Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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This series consists of 3 volumes of measurements, calculations, and estimates for construction of the Chenango Canal. For each survey station (approximately three chains apart), there are calculations of cubic footage of excavation, embankment (towpath, berme, etc.), and lining, with comments and totals. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of canal construction reports and cover letters from the Special Deputy State Engineer to the State Engineer and Surveyor. The reports include contract number; location of construction; contractors; summary of work done; and percentage of work done..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Western Suffolk BOCES (N.Y.)

 

 

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

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Two scrapbooks of newspaper clippings document the construction and completion of the Erie Canal system. The articles describe the canal itself and summarize progress on its construction. Many are announcements of dinners and celebrations honoring the canal's completion. There are also many articles .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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These volumes contain monthly reports, with cover letters from a deputy State engineer. They are arranged chronologically and contain information on Barge Canal terminal construction such as contract number; contractors; location of terminal; summary of work done; schedules with total value of work .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Roosevelt Island Development Corporation

 

 

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This series consists of contract files for infrastructure work for Welfare Island Development Corporation and later for Roosevelt Island Development Corporation. Records include correspondence, memorandums, contracts, vouchers, and other legal agreements..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). Office of Parks and Recreation

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, telegrams, and circulars relating to the New York State Defense Council's work to administer and supervise programs for food conservation, motor convoys, and non-war construction. The series especially documents council cooperation with the U.S. Food .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives