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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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 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
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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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
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
14
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0656
Dates:
1843-1847
Abstract:
This series consists of a ledger documenting money awarded to claimants for land appropriated by New York State for use in the construction of Genesee Valley Canal. Each record states the name of the claimant, the date that the award was made, a description of the property, a list of reasons for granting .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume is an alphabetical index to propositions for canal work on the Western Division, which were received at the letting at Albany, November 18, 1851. Each entry provides the number of the proposal, name of the bidder, and type of work (e.g. sections, locks, aqueducts, culverts, bridge abutme.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0676
Dates:
circa 1869-1878
Abstract:
This series is an engineer's book containing mathematical formulas, geometric drawings, design specifications, and costing methods for canals and related engineering work..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0681
Dates:
[circa 1880-1941]
Abstract:
This series consists of bound manuscript and typescript copies of reports compiled by or submitted to the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most reports detail the history of canal projects undertaken in or near the city of Buffalo, such as the Tonawanda and Oak Orchard .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
This series is comprised of 10 volumes of accounts of the Western Division Engineers Department dating from 1870-1905. These volumes list accounts, payments, mileage, and other expenses for the various contractors and engineers working for the department..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of a register of checks issued from the Barge Canal fund for the construction and maintenance of the Barge Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0734
Dates:
1854-1859
Abstract:
This series consists of examples of contract specimens or specifications relating to the 1854 enlargement of the State's canal system..........
Repository:
New York State Archives