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Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The Conservation Commission was authorized to purchase forest lands in state parks. This series consists of correspondence from the Commissioner of the Conservation Commission to the Commissioners of the Land Office relating to proposals for the purchase of forestlands for state parks. Most correspondence is concerned with the acquisition of land for the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves. Some maps, vouchers, and survey notes are included.
Creator:
Title:
Correspondence from the Commissioner of the Conservation Commission
Quantity:

1 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1917-1930
Series Number:
A0739