Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Bureau of Public Buildings
Title:
Series:
A4039
Dates:
1923
Abstract:
The Bureau of Public Buildings allotted rooms to state agencies and officials, saw that the rooms were furnished, and took measures to preserve the furniture and other property in those offices. This series consists of a carbon transcript inventory listing: building; floor; name or room number or agency .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
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
3
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
4
Creator:
New York (State). Harbor Commission
Title:
Series:
B0634
Dates:
1857
Abstract:
This series contains descriptions of maps of bulkhead, pier lines and encroachments of New York Harbor, as well as portions of the shores of New Jersey, the Harlem River, the East River, Long Island, and Westchester County, created pursuant to Chapter 121 of the Laws of 1855. Many of the maps described .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of ledger accounts of highway expenditures maintained by the Superintendent of Public Works, likely as part of his duties to oversee highways. The volumes have experienced significant water damage, and text may be illegible..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Commission of Highways. Bureau of Maintenance and Repairs
Title:
Series:
B0747
Dates:
1921-1924
Abstract:
This series contains a variety of highway repair and maintenance records created or compiled by Cortland County Assistant Engineer Raymond "Ray" Mott. Mott reported to State Commission of Highways, Sixth Division Engineer William Acheson. The series includes inventories; repair cost estimates; labor, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes documenting three individual contracts for improvement of the Erie and Oswego Canals: Contract No. 8-A (Erie Canal Section 2) involved the construction of Lock No. 8 and the substructure of Dam No. 4 in the Mohawk River at Scotia; Contract No. 206 (Erie Canal Section .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A0825
Dates:
1785-1855
Abstract:
This series contains records of repairs and other work done on government buildings. By the 1797 law appointing a state comptroller, state officials and agencies were to account to the comptroller for any state money they spent, and to make compensation for money they owed to the state..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1176
Dates:
1863-1864
Abstract:
These monthly reports provide name and section of canal, number or name of lock, and names of locktenders..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York State War Council. Division of Records
Abstract:
Amendment to the War Emergency Act provided for this inventory to be conducted by War Council staff to assure proper care, control and custody of records. This series consists of inventories of records generated by the State War Council, its subdivisions, and other state agencies. Information includes: .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York State War Council. Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee
Abstract:
This series contains inventories created by Zone Coordinators working for the Mutual Aid for Highway Repair and Debris Clearance, which was organized to repair highways or streets or to remove debris in the event of an enemy attack. The inventories include all equipment and material owned by the State, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York State War Council. Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee
Abstract:
This series contains personnel files for the Mutual Aid Plan for Highway Repair and Debris Clearance. The files provide names, addresses and telephone numbers for Zone Coordinators. They also provide a roster of the number of personnel available, such as laborers or truck drivers for individual towns .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Title:
Series:
B0376
Dates:
1830-1840
Abstract:
This slender volume lists names of contractors in rough alphabetical order by first letter of last name. Included with each name is the proposal number (referred to as "proposition"), the nature of the work to be completed (sections, culverts, aqueducts, bridge superstructures, locks, waste weirs, etc.), .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
These contracts consist of plans, memoranda of agreement, specifications, federal requirements, terms of contracts, itemized proposals, statements of material used, and estimates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0397
Dates:
1835-1907
Abstract:
This series consists of monthly estimates of work done and materials delivered for the improvement, repair, and enlargement of the New York State Canal System. The estimates relate to construction and repair work, including locks, aqueducts, culverts, and general excavation, undertaken throughout the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
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
17
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
18
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0715
Dates:
1890-1902
Abstract:
This series contains information in a tabular format describing expenses for the improvement of the Champlain Canal. A description of the project or name of person is listed at the top of each table, along with the year and chapter of the legislation that authorized the work, if applicable. The tables .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
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
20
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0718
Dates:
1889-1895
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
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