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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 field notes from surveys made for the Canal Commissioners (Revised Statutes 1827), which directed that the Commissioners have maps and field notes made for all canals constructed by the state. Field notes in this series were submitted by the Canal Commissioners to the Canal Board for approval, and upon approval were certified by the commissioners and filed in the Comptroller's Office. The Erie, Chenango, Chemung, Crooked Lake, Cayuga and Seneca, and Oswego canals are covered.
Creator:
Title:
Canal engineer's field notes for state canals
Quantity:

1.8 cubic feet

Quantity:

10 volume(s)

Quantity:

2 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
circa 1829-1843
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1834
Series Number:
A1078