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New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of work diaries of engineers employed by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor's office..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Staff of the office of the Superintendent of Public Works used this volume to maintain a record of public advertisements for proposals to undertake canal construction contracts pursuant to Chapter 147 of the Laws of 1903 (Barge Canal Act) and supplementary acts. Each entry includes contract number and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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This series consists of a diary kept by an unidentified secretary in the Department of Public Works. Besides noting office attendance and departmental appointments, this volume includes clippings and other memoranda relating to the Canal Board, barges, and tugboats..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission of Highways. Bureau of Maintenance and Repairs

 

 

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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, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of examples of contract specimens or specifications relating to the 1854 enlargement of the State's canal system..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of account books for the Western Division of the Barge Canal listing expenditures and payments to companies and employees..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of a register of checks issued from the Barge Canal fund for the construction and maintenance of the Barge Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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The four volumes in this series contain monthly and final estimates for construction work completed on state facilities by private contractors. Projects documented include construction of a dock at Sing Sing Prison; construction of drains and relaying of concrete flooring in the basement of Buffalo .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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This account book was generated by the office of C.W. Austin, Superintendent of Grain Elevators. There are multiple lists which note companies, names of individuals, and numerical figures. Also recorded in this book is payroll information, including the names of employees and the salaries they received. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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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

 

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New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office

 

 

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This series is comprised of 10 volumes of accounts of the Western Division Engineers Department dating from 1870-1905. These volumes list accounts, payments, mileage, and other expenses for the various contractors and engineers working for the department..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series is an engineer's book containing mathematical formulas, geometric drawings, design specifications, and costing methods for canals and related engineering work..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This volume is an alphabetical index to propositions for canal work on the Western Division, which were received at the letting at Albany, November 18, 1851. Each entry provides the number of the proposal, name of the bidder, and type of work (e.g. sections, locks, aqueducts, culverts, bridge abutme.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of a ledger documenting money awarded to claimants for land appropriated by New York State for use in the construction of Genesee Valley Canal. Each record states the name of the claimant, the date that the award was made, a description of the property, a list of reasons for granting .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of journals containing financial information related to canal accounts. Information in the journals includes date; description of transaction; amount debited; itemized amounts debited and credited; and total amounts debited and credited..........

 

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New York State Archives