Research

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Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series is comprised of a volume of vouchers for Barge Canal contracts. The vouchers contain date of the contract; amount of expense; purpose of expense (such as payment to contractors, advertising, recovering appropriations, etc.); subtotals; and totals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance

 

 

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The computation books in this series provide two different types of information: survey documentation used to produce maps; and/or plans and construction material documentation used to produce estimates for costs. The series documents preparations for canal improvements and construction in three locations: .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of final account forms related to work being done on the Barge Canal and other canals in New York State..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

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These are monthly reports and cover letters from the State Engineer and Surveyor to the Secretary of the Canal Board and to the Comptroller. The reports contain contract number; location of construction; names of contractor; and summary and percentage of work done..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Jamaica Bay - Peconic Bay Canal Board

 

 

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The Jamaica Bay - Peconic Bay Canal Board determined costs for bridges and rights of way for a proposed canal on the south side of Long Island. Consisting primarily of correspondence and exhibit files, records also include survey progress reports, town resolutions, minutes of meetings and public hearings, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Jamaica Bay - Peconic Bay Canal Board

 

 

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This series consists of an index to the administrative files of the Jamaica Bay-Peconic Bay Canal Board (Series B0238). Information includes the date, name of correspondent or subject, whether sent or received, identifying number or letter, and a brief content description..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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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

 

8

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of indexes to maps and plans created by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. The indexes contain the book number; title of the map or plan; and date..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

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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

 

 

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These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the state for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Records include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Commissioners

 

 

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This series consists of records of expenditures made for improvement and repairs of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

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This series contains registers of contract proposals received by the Canal Board for the Erie Canal enlargement, Western and Middle Divisions. With the exception of a single volume, entries provide the following information: number of proposal, names of proposers, names of guaranty, P.O. address (only .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series contains financial information relating to construction and repairs of the Barge Canal. Each volume includes individual ledger, cash book, and journal sections..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series consists of forms related to contracts for construction and repairs on canals throughout New York State..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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Consisting of press copies of letters from the Clerk of the Contracting Board, topics addressed by the volume include contract awards; drafts and vouchers for contracts; and appointments to offices such as Superintendent of Canal Repairs..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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These volumes contain monthly reports, with cover letters from a deputy State engineer. They are arranged chronologically and contain information on Barge Canal terminal construction such as contract number; contractors; location of terminal; summary of work done; schedules with total value of work .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

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These records relate to bridges over the Erie Canal and the Barge Canal that either needed to be replaced or built to accommodate new canal locations. The lists note contract number; name of bridge; location; measurements such as lowest point on structure, normal pool elevation, and clearance; by whom .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives