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1
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
The series consists of card files apparently indexing material (primarily correspondence and field books) relating to construction of the Barge Canal (contract numbers 42, 43, 50, 51, and 55, the majority of which seem to pertain to Oneida County). Headings pertain to canal surveys, structures, reports, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
A4422
Dates:
circa 1905-1915
Abstract:
The series references storage locations of documents relating to the Barge Canal era. Included are maps and plans associated with the Oswego Canal (or River) and the areas of Fulton, Phoenix, and Minetto, New York. References to canal structures and documents as well as a few place names and proper .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of a card file that apparently indexes documents relating to building and/or maintenance of the Oswego Canal, which ran from Syracuse to Oswego, New York. Most cards are undated and are pre-printed with the title "Barge Canal Field Books," They give canal name, contract number, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
B1354
Dates:
1914-1915
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of a card index to unidentified contract files. The index seems to refer to expenses, correspondence, maps, and field books primarily of the Middle Division. This is not a working index and is retained for internal use only..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
B0201
Dates:
1817-1921
Abstract:
This series contains minutes of meetings, maps, diagrams, drawings, tracings, decisions, petitions, correspondence, resolutions, contract lists, testimonies, depositions, affidavits, and newspaper clippings. Minutes are missing from this series from early December 1883 through late May 1887 and from .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
B0202
Dates:
1817-1921
Abstract:
The indexes allow both name and subject access to Series B0201, Canal Commissioner Minutes. Each index corresponds to a bound volumes of minutes. Unlike the Canal Commissioners Minutes, of which volumes 7-11 are lacking, all of the index volumes are extant..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series contains final contract accounts; explanations of extra work; receipts; and resident assistant and division engineers' affidavits to final accounts. Data includes name of contracting firm; date of contract; description of construction project; authorizing legislation; description of items .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
Consisting of state contracts for canal improvements prior to the construction of the Barge Canal, included are agreements and specifications, financial statements of bonding companies, general contracts, maps, tracings, drawings, correspondence, and bid proposals. Most of the contracts deal with: lengthening .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Abstract:
This series consists of canal ice permits, which allowed people to extract ice from canals during the seasonal navigational suspension period. Mostly permits are from the Capital District, particularly Watervliet, Green Island and Cohoes. Many were individual men, though a few women and several industries .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
A3261
Dates:
1911-1914
Abstract:
Arranged by electrical inspector then chronologically, the series consists of reports to the Superintendent; correspondence from companies supplying machinery or parts; informational copies of letters to employees or companies; results of inspections (e.g. discovery of faulty equipment); canal water .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Title:
Series:
A4290
Dates:
circa 1830-1925
Abstract:
This volume indexes three series of records documenting work on the western division of the State's canal system: B0380, Western Division Maps and Plans; B1211, Roll Maps Relating to the Western Division of the Erie and Barge Canals; and B0730, Engineers' Field Books Pertaining to the Construction of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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