Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Department of Audit and Control

 

 

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This series contains case files related to the state's acquisition of real property, either by purchase, appropriation, or court judgment. Files include sale contracts, final deed or court award, title and lien histories, correspondence, maps, etc. Files document acquisition of lands for purposes such .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Marine Resources. Bureau of Shellfisheries

 

 

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This series contains 20 ledgers documenting specific parcels of land that have been leased or franchised and the taxes paid on the lands underwater. Information found within the ledgers includes the date of transaction, name of parcel lessee or franchisee, and amount of taxes paid. The bureau uses the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Office of General Services. Bureau of Land Management

 

 

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This series consists of upland application files documenting grant, easement, lease, permit, transfer of jurisdiction, and license transactions of state lands during the years 1799-1916 and 1954-2001. Other transactions documented in this series include state surplus real property; gold, silver, mineral, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series compiled by the State Engineer and Surveyor documents the appraisal, surveying, purchase, and sale of lands within the state. Records include land tract sales, land appraisals, surveys and descriptions of tracts, reports (such as land boundaries and state canals); correspondence (including .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives