Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of instructions, specifications, profiles, cost estimates and accounts, correspondence, photographs,
and other documents relating to proposed improvements to the Erie, Champlain, and Oswego Canals. The Canal Investigating Commission
investigated work already done on enlarging and improving the aforementioned canals; examined contracts for the work and whether
or not they were properly made; and determined whether the amount of money already expended on the work was properly expended
and if additional money was needed to finish the work.
Creator:
Title:
Printed material, correspondence and photographs from the Canal Investigating Commission
Quantity:
12 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1888-1912
Series Number:
A0834