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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

These maps and profiles from the Surveyor General were produced for a report to the legislature suggesting the best route for a road never built. Field notes document surveys of a proposed route between Lake Erie and the Hudson River and include brief descriptions of the land at each survey point. Maps .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of maps depicting the number of acres of marsh, partial marsh, and swampland near Cayuga Lake. They usually depict one lot per township and are very detailed in their measurements. Also included is an assessment that includes land owner's name, number .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

These are maps and plans of canal structures and works originally attached to contracts, petitions, and awards by Canal Appraisers..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on the State Education System

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of topographic maps showing school districts compiled by the Joint Legislative Committee on the State Education System. Each map is marked with school district boundaries and numbers as of July 1, 1943. Indicated is type of school district, whether it contains high, elementary, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

25

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of three blueprint copies of survey maps of East Oswego..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

26

Creator:

New York (State). Surveyor General

 

 

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Abstract:  

The Holland Land Company was an association of Dutch banks and other investors speculating in American land during the late 1700s. The company purchased over five million acres in central and western New York and Pennsylvania. This series consists of maps including purchaser's name; acreage and boundaries .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

27

Creator:

New York (State). Bureau of Highway Planning

 

 

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Abstract:  

In March 1940 the Department of Public Works began a two-part Statewide Highway Planning Survey comprised of a Traffic Study and a Road Inventory. Public highway maps for each county were produced as part of the Road Inventory to facilitate the study of highway planning problems. This volume of printed .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

28

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This survey map of the village of Geddes, Onondaga County, was created by Deputy Surveyor John Randel, Jr. on the orders of Surveyor General Simeon DeWitt..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

29

Creator:

New York (State). Executive Department

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series apparently originated in work of the State Engineer and Surveyor. There is no clear relationship among the records; neither is it known who brought the records together, or for what purpose. Included are statistical data from the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor, field notes pertaining .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

30

Creator:

New York (State). Executive Department

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of fifteen printed engravings compiled under the direction of State Engineer and Surveyor, Van R. Richmond by S.H. Sweet, Resident Engineer. The engravings illustrate the "standard models from which are built the important structures on the New York State Canals." The engravings .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

31

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of ledgers of accounts with purchasers of lots or portions thereof in townships of the Holland Land Purchase. Accounts include name of purchaser, sale date, location, lot and section number, debits and credits by date, principal, and interest. Also included are maps of lots in the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

32

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of approximately 900 city and county maps from local boards of elections, collected by the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment, apparently as part of the development of a state reapportionment plan. The maps show election districts that were current .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

33

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

34

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The series consists of blueprint maps and descriptions of lands temporarily appropriated by New York State for use in constructing, improving, and maintaining state canals. The maps were prepared by the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor as part of its responsibilities in surveying, mapping, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

36

Creator:

New York (State). Freshwater Wetlands Appeals Board

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of case files from individuals submitting written appeals to the Freshwater Wetlands Appeals Board. Case files contain affidavits, notices of appeals, appeals, briefs, answers to notices of appeals, notices of appearance, applications for reply, transcripts of hearings, stipulations, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Judicial Commission on Reapportionment

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series documents the activities and determinations of a special judicial commission appointed in 1966 to reapportion state legislative districts. Records consist of the commission's meeting minutes and published final report (including an exhibit volume of legislative district maps); other rolled .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Court of Chancery

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of copies of mortgages. Court rules required the Master involved in the sale of mortgaged property to file a copy of the mortgage with the Register, Assistant, or clerk of the court..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

39

Creator:

Adirondack Park Agency (N.Y.). Environmental Enforcement Unit

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series from the Environmental Enforcement Unit consists of maps and drawings related to the investigation and resolution of violations of statutes enforced by the Adirondack Park Agency..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

40

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a map and related records exhibited at a contract letting for the completion of improvements to the Genesee Valley Canal. Records include certification of the date and time papers were exhibited; a notice directing sealed proposals to perform the work; a schedule of quantities; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives