Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This map shows proposed improvements (a proposed correction and extension) of the ditch to contain water at low areas between the Chemung Canal and the Chemung Canal Feeder. The map shows property lines, names of owners, and topographical symbols marking swamp lands; and lines for proposed changes to .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Title:
Series:
A0859
Dates:
1845-1925
Abstract:
The Canal Board was responsible for regulating canal tolls, appointing various canal officers, directing special repairs, enforcing canal regulations, and hearing appeals from decisions of the Canal Appraisers regarding damage claims and related matters. This series indexes two central Canal Board record .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
B1965
Dates:
1916-1952
Abstract:
This series consists of a one-volume, partial index to Series B0602, Canal Damage Awards by Canal Appraisers, Board of Claims, and Court of Claims. Each entry includes name of claimant, date of filing, file or claim number, amount granted, canal, judgment number, and date of payment..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Abstract:
These records document the Canal Board's responsibilities for hearing damage claims and appeals, directing special repairs, administering disputed contracts, and other canal-related administrative matters. The series also contains appeals from decisions of the Board of Appraisers, Canal Appraisers, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Bureau of Canal Affairs
Title:
Series:
A3240
Dates:
1826-1931
Abstract:
This series is a record of payments and receipt of the canals account and canal debt. Each account provides account name; account paid or received; date of transaction; and service or item for which payment was made or received..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Title:
Series:
B0602
Dates:
1835-1953
Abstract:
This series consists of certified copies of awards by the Canal Appraisers (through 1883) and by the Board of Claims (1883-1897), and of judgments by the Court of Claims (1897-1953). These awards were made for damages to lands adjacent to state canals. Many such damages were sustained by private persons .........
Repository:
New York State Archives