Research

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of "estimates of work done and material delivered," compiled monthly by contractors who had been awarded canal projects. Estimates provide name of contractor; date of contract; description of the canal project; authorizing statute(s); quantities of materials; description of items; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This series contains final contract accounts; explanations of extra work; receipts; and resident assistant and division engineers' affidavits to final accounts. Data includes name of contracting firm; date of contract; description of construction project; authorizing legislation; description of items .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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These files document actions taken by the State Engineer and Surveyor to address contractors applying for assistance under the provisions of the Walters Act. The series includes correspondence, memorandums, journals, financial statements submitted by contractors, cost estimates, and inventories of construction .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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These 3 x 5 cards arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent or subject serve as an index to series B0236, Walters Act Administrative Files. The Walters Act was intended to alleviate the heavy financial losses faced by canal contractors due to the economic uncertainty created by America's .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Consisting of state contracts for canal improvements prior to the construction of the Barge Canal, included are agreements and specifications, financial statements of bonding companies, general contracts, maps, tracings, drawings, correspondence, and bid proposals. Most of the contracts deal with: lengthening .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Arranged by electrical inspector then chronologically, the series consists of reports to the Superintendent; correspondence from companies supplying machinery or parts; informational copies of letters to employees or companies; results of inspections (e.g. discovery of faulty equipment); canal water .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives