Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains information on gages used to monitor water flow on canals throughout New York. Included is location of gage; date of installation; drainage area in square miles; date of reading and by whom taken; chain length; and type of box and gage. Sketch maps that depict gage placement and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of work diaries of engineers employed by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor's office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
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
4
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
5
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0681
Dates:
[circa 1880-1941]
Abstract:
This series consists of bound manuscript and typescript copies of reports compiled by or submitted to the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most reports detail the history of canal projects undertaken in or near the city of Buffalo, such as the Tonawanda and Oak Orchard .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
Inventories of moveable property were submitted annually to the Comptroller (later, the Canal Auditor) by the superintendents of repairs, toll collectors, and weigh masters. The superintendents' inventories list materials, tools, and machinery on hand and include value, condition, and whether bought .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of a letter book kept by the assistant engineer in the Western Division engineer's office of the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. The correspondence in this volume mainly concerns the construction and repair of the Barge Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0673
Dates:
1863-1869
Abstract:
This series consists of a copy of the State Canal Commissioners' report to the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate, as well as dock building permits in the Erie Basin in Buffalo. This report contains applications, communications, and permits dealing with the construction of wharves, docks, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
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
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0727
Dates:
1907-1921
Abstract:
This series is composed of approximately 6,000 glass plate negatives showing detailed views of construction activities on the New York State Barge Canal Western Division. Each negative is enclosed in an envelope listing the plate number, subject, locality, contract number, and date taken..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0728
Dates:
approximately 1907-1921
Abstract:
This series is an index for Series B0727, Glass plate negatives depicting construction of the Western Division of the Barge Canal, and Series 11833, Barge Canal construction photographs. Each card contains some or all of the following information: contract number, index number, subject, location, number .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
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
14
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works. Assistant Superintendent's Office
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Series:
B1021
Dates:
1900
Abstract:
This is a series of photographs, circa 1900, of culverts, places where water passes below the Canal, on the Western Division of the Erie Canal..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Abstract:
This volume contains a copy of the act establishing the position of Auditor of the Canal Department, passed April 3, 1848; appointments of clerks and other employees of the Canal Department, giving names, dates, and salaries; and general orders adjusting salaries of Department employees. The label on .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
These volumes index a set of "Barge Canal Minutes" and "Barge Canal Books" relate to records that may not have survived. The indexes are arranged in alphabetical subject categories. Some have special categories for deeds, permits, agreements, appropriations, and contracts..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0356
Dates:
1850-1895
Abstract:
This series consists of an index to and summary information about mechanical structures on various canals throughout New York State..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0357
Dates:
1905-1928
Abstract:
This single volume series is an alphabetical index to releases, or agreements in which private individuals or businesses relinquished the right to file claims against the State of New York for property damage associated with surveying or constructing the Barge Canal. Each entry in the volume lists release .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0691
Dates:
1822-1862, 1884
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of records for canal lands originally held in the Monroe County Clerk's office. These records include copies of deeds, releases of damage, claims for damages, awards given to claimants, and descriptions of land appropriations..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Title:
Series:
B0383
Dates:
1849-1908
Abstract:
This series consists predominantly of incoming correspondence received by the state canal system Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most correspondence emanates from the offices of other state officials responsible for the managment of the state canal system. Correspondents address .........
Repository:
New York State Archives