Research

1

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a letter and account book kept by the assistant clerk of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works. It mainly includes bills and correspondence related to 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 records of bills related to construction and repairs on canals in the Eastern Division of the New York State Canal System..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This series consists of abstracts of vouchers created by the Superintendent of Public Works for engineering work on the Barge Canal System. Each abstract lists the date of expense; voucher number; names; description of expense; the canal or waterway to which expense relates; subtotals; and totals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This ledgers in this series contain account information, in tabular format, related to canals in New York. The expenses are for construction and repair of canals, as well as related work such as road improvement; surveys; production of blueprints; and construction of bridges. The accounts contain the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of accounting journals documenting expenses associated with accounts held by individuals and contractors working on the New York State Canal System. Information generally includes date; name of individual or contractor; type of work; and amount credited or debited..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This series consists of duplicate copies of statements of claims, bills of particulars, and blueprint property maps filed with the State Court of Claims by property owners seeking compensation from the State of New York. Most claimants seek compensation for damage to property caused during construction .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This series contains receipts and other financial records related to the granting of ice permits on canals in the Eastern Division of the canal system. The volume includes receipts for payments from individuals and businesses to which the Superintendent of Public Works granted permits to cut ice from .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

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

 

12

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a scrapbook with pasted newspaper clippings related to the Barge Canal and road construction throughout Central and Western New York..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives