Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

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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

 

2

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

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

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This series contains information on petitions for construction of Barge Canal terminals throughout the State. Information recorded includes location of terminal; file number; presenter of petition; date petition was filed, received, and approved; date when State Engineer and Surveyor was authorized .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

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This series consists of summary information on contracts authorized by the Canal Board for improvements on the state's canal system. Information includes contract name and serial number; authorizing chapter; description and location of work; approval date; bid process information; date contract was .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

 

 

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This series consists of newspaper clippings of the Canal Board and Canal Contracting Board proceedings. Most clippings deals with the Canal Board but a few clippings about the Canal Fund and the Canal Commissioners are also included. Subjects include appointments of various canal officials and employees, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives