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41
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1132
Dates:
1835-1878
Abstract:
These are reports on expenditures made by Superintendents of Repairs and submitted to the Canal Commissioner responsible for specific division of the canal system. Entries include the name and location of structure or work, amount of labor and materials used, and unit cost and total expenditures. The .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
42
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of monthly measurements of the water depth in canals taken every four miles on their sections, or at one point if a section was less than two miles long. The report includes measurement location, actual depth of water by measure, and an affidavit that .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
43
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1389
Dates:
1871
Abstract:
This series consists of a report to Governor's Commission to Investigate Canal Frauds concerning repairs made to the Chemung Canal Feeder after a break that occurred in the freshet of April 19, 1870. The report charges contractor Jarvis Lord with excessive hiring at unnecessary cost to the state. Attached .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
44
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These records document execution and fulfillment of contracts for canal construction and repairs. Included are agreements for excavation of the canal, for construction of locks, bridges, and other structures, and for general repairs; detailed work specifications; bonds for performance of work and payment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
45
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
Estimates of blanks forms required for sixteen or seventeen month periods were submitted to the Chief Clerk or Auditor of the Canal Department. They list the number of forms on hand and the number required, in various categories. The series is an interesting early example of "forms management" and provides .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
46
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These records document the operation of canals, including: rough tallies of cargo loaded on canal boat "Sovereign" at various ports; auditor's warrants for payments from Canal Fund through the Manhattan Company; and section contracts for enlargement of the Cayuga and Seneca canal, 1859; inventory of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
47
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Title:
Series:
A1125
Dates:
circa 1817-1828
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts submitted by the Canal Commissioners for audit by the Comptroller's office. It includes original contracts made by the Commissioners for the Construction of the Erie and Champlain Canals with their locks, feeders, aqueducts, etc., accompanied by contractors' receipts .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
48
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Title:
Series:
A1267
Dates:
1817-1871
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts of monies paid to contractors and others for construction, repair, and enlargement of the Erie and Champlain canals. Each account contains: name of contractor; number of contract; location of work (section or lock number); date; and amount of payment. Also included in .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
49
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0246
Dates:
1888-1922
Abstract:
This series consists of records filed with the Office of State Engineer and Surveyor's Office including property assessments; contractors' bids; inventories of records lent to state commissions; a bridge company annual report; a list of companies navigating state lakes and rivers; one bill; bridge company .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
50
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways
Title:
Series:
B1213
Dates:
1895-1935
Abstract:
These records relate to contracted work on the Barge Canal involving constructing or repairing dams, storage reservoirs, or canal terminals; channel excavation; or bridge improvement. A few maps and tracings of the Syracuse area show encroachment on the Erie Canal and state-owned land desired by private .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
51
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series documents the daily operation of Champlain Barge Canal Lock No. 2 (Mechanicville). The bulk of the series consists of daily lockage reports detailing information about traffic passing through the lock and weekly chief operator's reports. The daily lockage reports include information about .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
52
Creator:
New York (State). Bureau of Canal Affairs
Abstract:
The series shows accounts of payments to individuals and firms for work on the state's canals. For each account, there is a brief description of the work contracted for, date of payment, payee (mostly "to cash") and payment amount. Amounts are totaled when more than one job is present under the account .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
53
Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Title:
Series:
B1768
Dates:
[circa 1936]-1992
Abstract:
This series consists of photocopies of indexes used by the New York State Canal Corporation and its predecessor agencies for access to material relating to the New York State Barge Canal system. Indexes to contracts typically include contract number, location, canal, division, section, and a brief narrative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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