Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
This index provides access to number documents in the first five years of series A1140, Petitions and Appeals to the Canal Board. The index contains entries by name, place, or subjects; date of document; filing number of document; and a brief statement of the purpose or subject of the document..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
Rough minutes document the Canal Board's administration of the state canal system in accordance with legislation of 1826 and 1870. The series is comprised mainly of resolutions and financial statements concerning: issuing of stock; transfer of bank account; purchase of real estate; settlement of wages; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
These four volumes of minutes document the Canal Board's administration of the state's canals in accordance with legislation of 1826. The records consist mostly of resolutions and financial statements concerning the canals and provide: date; names of persons present; names of persons making motions; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
B0345
Dates:
1912-1923
Abstract:
Staff of the office of the Superintendent of Public Works used this volume to maintain a record of public advertisements for proposals to undertake canal construction contracts pursuant to Chapter 147 of the Laws of 1903 (Barge Canal Act) and supplementary acts. Each entry includes contract number and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains information on gages used to monitor water flow on canals throughout New York. Included is location of gage; date of installation; drainage area in square miles; date of reading and by whom taken; chain length; and type of box and gage. Sketch maps that depict gage placement and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of work diaries of engineers employed by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor's office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
B0921
Dates:
1922-193
Abstract:
This series contains bills, vouchers, and abstracts of expenditures submitted by resident engineers to the Department of Audit and Control. Each abstract lists amount owed by the state for salaries, wages, expenses, material, equipment, and supplies, and provides the geographic district number or the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These are abstracts of decisions made by the auditor of the Canal Department regarding canal tolls and other regulations. The volume also records appointments and removals of canal toll collectors and other officials..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Abstract:
These records relating to canals include power of attorney filed with the Canal Auditor or the controller for many different purposes. Most furnished evidence of assignment of contracts for work on canals by the original contracted their party; assignments of state canal stock; transfers of claims against .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
This list of petitions to the Canal Commissioners provides the number and date of petition; name of petitioner; and "nature of the petition and action had." Petitions are numbered 1 through 120 and concern location of the Erie Canal enlargement; construction of bridges, culverts, docks, and other structures; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Abstract:
These are draft circulars to canal employees; tables of distances on canal; abstracts of blanks furnished to toll collectors; statements of tolls collected; and draft reports on canal affairs..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
Letters mostly concern canal contracts, tolls, bonds, and other financial matters and the petitions request that individuals be appointed to jobs in the canal system. Also included are letters complaining about the condition of the canals or the performance of canal employees..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Contracting Board
Abstract:
This series consists of rough minutes of the Canal Contracting Board. Subjects include contracts awarded or refused, structures to be built, and resolutions made by the board. Included is a partial subject index (A-C)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists mostly of outgoing correspondence of resident, division, and assistant engineers involved with the construction of the Barge Canal. It provides information on the progress of construction; construction practices employed; location of the canal; land appropriations; and contract .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of typewritten abstracts of expenditures made by the Superintendent of Public Works for the Western Division Engineer's Office. The abstracts outline expenditures for repairs, maintenance, and supervision of the New York State Canal System..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of journals containing financial information related to canal accounts. Information in the journals includes date; description of transaction; amount debited; itemized amounts debited and credited; and total amounts debited and credited..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of accounting journals documenting expenses associated with accounts held by individuals and contractors working on the New York State Canal System. Information generally includes date; name of individual or contractor; type of work; and amount credited or debited..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0383
Dates:
1849-1908
Abstract:
This series consists predominantly of incoming correspondence received by the state canal system Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most correspondence emanates from the offices of other state officials responsible for the managment of the state canal system. Correspondents address .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0384
Dates:
1848-1900
Abstract:
These records consist of fragments from many series relating to canals. The records include calculations, specifications, monthly estimates, instructions, damage claims, contracts, Canal Board resolutions, surveys, preliminary estimates, advertisements, lettings, proposals, maps, and final accounts..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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