Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works. General Inspector's Office

 

 

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This series consists of scrapbooks of newspaper clippings related to Erie and Barge Canal operations. Topics covered by the clippings include canal finances; safety; improvements; employees; maintenance; contracts; structures; the decline of the Erie Canal; and construction of the Barge Canal..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This series consists of typewritten abstracts of expenditures made by the Superintendent of Public Works for the Western Division Engineer's Office. The abstracts outline expenditures for repairs, maintenance, and supervision of the New York State Canal System..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Transportation. Executive Deputy Commissioner's Office

 

 

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This series consists of the subject files of Department of Transportation Executive Deputy Commissioner E. B. Hughes. Files document all aspects of departmental responsibility including State Thruway and arterial highway construction and maintenance; traffic safety; the interstate highway system; Tri-State .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Transportation. Graphic Arts Unit

 

 

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The bulk of this series consists of news releases issued by the Department of Public Works (DPW) and an index to press releases from DPW and its successor agency, the Department of Transportation. Most press releases pertain to bids received, contracts awarded, and the filing of land parcel maps for .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, maps, plans, blueprints, photographs, studies, reports, meeting minutes, proposed legislation, contracts, opinions, resolutions, claims, and complaints. Subjects include bridges, highways, parkways, the Barge Canal, state buildings, parks, legislation, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works. Assistant Superintendent's Office

 

 

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This series is comprised of 16 volumes of letter books that contain copies of correspondence created by the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, located in Rochester. The correspondence in these letter books is routine and administrative in nature, relating to construction, maintenance, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

New York State Canal Corporation

 

 

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This series consists of booklets that were used to record water gauge readings for bodies of water throughout New York State..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Public Works. Division of Finance and Planning

 

 

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This series contains copies of minutes of meetings and related correspondence of the Niagara Frontier Port Authority. The minutes deal with such issues as the abandonment of the barge canal terminal and terminal lands in Buffalo by the State and their transfer to the board; operation of the Greater .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Public Works. Division of Counsel

 

 

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This series consists of official orders issued by various predecessor departments, divisions, and bureaus of the present State Department of Transportation. The bulk of the series consists of official orders of the State Commission of Highways pertaining to the repair, maintenance, and construction .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

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

 

 

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This series contains subject files pertaining to canal administration, including correspondence, studies, reports, drawings, and photographs..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

 

 

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This series consists of the correspondence and subject files created by the president/CEO of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC). The files mainly contain general administrative materials as well as records related to the core community development functions of RIOC..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

Roosevelt Island Development Corporation

 

 

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This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of the project coordinator of the Roosevelt Island Development Corporation. Topics reflect the duties of the project coordinator who was responsible for managing various projects throughout Roosevelt Island..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

Creator:

West Carthage (N.Y. : Village)

 

 

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Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1929-1943 : Abbot Low Moffat)

 

 

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This series contains information concerning the development of bridge and highway authorities. The records detailed development of resorts and transportation projects, including the Triborough Bridge, the Marine Parkway, the Port of New York, Saratoga Springs, and the St. Lawrence Seaway..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

Creator:

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

 

 

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These files, arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent or firm, document the State's effort to promote widespread use of the Barge Canal. The files contain correspondence as well as newspaper clippings, magazine articles, brochures, and press releasesrelated to the preparation of promotional .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

19

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works. General Inspector's Office

 

 

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This series consists mostly of administrative correspondence, generated by the General Inspector's Office, regarding the Erie and Barge Canals. Subjects include payment vouchers, supplies, and instructions to canal superintendents. Many copies are faded. Some are illegible..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

20

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