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21
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0657
Dates:
1895-1899
Abstract:
These volumes are expense books of the Division Engineer and Assistant Engineers of the Western Division's Rochester office. Monthly expenses for each employee are accounted for on the last calendar day of the month. Each expense statement includes name of employee and title, date of statement, date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
22
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0663
Dates:
circa 1850-1901
Abstract:
These volumes serve as indexes to contractors' proposals for work on the Western Division. Volume 1 is an alphabetical index providing number(s) of proposal and name. If the Genesee Valley Canal is the subject of the proposal, "G.V. Canal" is noted. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index by contractors, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
23
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This volume is a listing of accounts with J. Frederick Behn, Western Division Engineer. Each account is spread across two pages in the volume, and provides name of account holder, dates of transactions, types of transactions, and amounts of transactions. Also included are a couple of accounts with Western .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
24
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0678
Dates:
1879
Abstract:
This volume is entitled "Record of Time Consumed in Lockage. Data, Water Supply Etc. Eastern and Western Division Erie Canal 1879." Entries track the timing of boats in canal locks according to various operations performed (e.g. lower gates shut; boat leaves lower jaws) for locks 58-59 and 62-66. Data .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Engineers' progress reports regarding repairs and construction in Western Division of the Erie Canal
Series:
B0679
Dates:
1889-1890
Abstract:
This volume contains weekly progress reports for work done on locks 53-56, 60-66, and 72 on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Each report provides a summary of work done, with some reports providing more details than others. Each report is approved by the Engineer in Charge..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
26
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0683
Dates:
1896-1907
Abstract:
This single volume contains employment appointment history, educational background information, and prior work experience of employees involved in construction and maintenance of the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Entries are included for engineers, rodmen; chainmen; levelers; and laborers. Data .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
27
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume that tracks the work force accounts of laborers working on section 13 of the Erie Canal. These work force accounts include the number and types of laborers working on projects, as well as special equipment needed to complete these projects. This volume also includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
28
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0685
Dates:
1895-1904
Abstract:
This series consists of estimates for repairs on the Western Division of the Erie Canal. The estimates describe the type and cost of work being done for the Nine Million Dollar Improvement of the Erie Canal which was initiated in 1895..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
29
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0687
Dates:
1892-1905
Abstract:
This series consists of 6 volumes of contract specifications, engineers' estimates, and other documents related to the nine million dollar project for the improvement of the New York State Canal System. These records were created by the Western Division Engineers Office of the New York State Canal System .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
The volumes in this series were used by the Western Division Engineer's Office of the New York State Canal System to record accounts and payments. The volumes document financial accounts relating to various people, projects, and organizations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
31
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0696
Dates:
1864
Abstract:
This series consists of a manuscript version of Erie Canal Eastern Division Engineer Daniel C. Jenne's report and cost estimates in relation to enlarging the locks on the Eastern Division of the canal from Albany to Higginsville. In the narrative report, Jenne describes specific issues with existing .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
32
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of two volumes that partially index final estimates and accounts, as well as other records created by the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
33
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series is comprised of 13 volumes of letter books that contain carbon copies of correspondence written by resident and division engineers engaged in work on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. The correspondence in these letter books is administrative in nature, addressing various aspects of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
34
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0708
Dates:
1862-1865
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume of reports, cost estimates, certificates, and sketch maps relating to the Middle Division of the New York State Canal System, which ran from Cayuga to Oneida County..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
35
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0717
Dates:
1884-1889
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts relating to the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal and the Champlain Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
36
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
B0722
Dates:
1837-1840
Abstract:
This series consists of a volume of measurements of stone used for the enlargement of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
37
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0723
Dates:
1850-1862
Abstract:
This series consists of records of payment to contractors who worked on the Eastern Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
38
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
39
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0735
Dates:
1851
Abstract:
This series consists of records related to the letting of contracts for work on canals in the Western Division of the Erie Canal and the Genesee Valley Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
40
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
This volume was used very briefly by the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office to record copies of outgoing reports and correspondence addressed to the State Canal Board or Canal Commissioner James Jackson, Jr. Acting Division Engineer B. M. Hawks authored the reports in response to requests .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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