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New York State Division of Canals and Waterways Official Orders


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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:
These orders cover such topics as awarding and rescinding contracts; approval of revised plans; settlement of damages; and amendment of regulations.
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Division of Canals and Waterways official orders
Quantity:

0.7 cubic feet

Quantity:

3 volume(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1927-1930, 1934-1939
Series Number:
A1276

Arrangement

Numeric by order number; also chronological.

Scope and Content Note

The first 2 volumes in this record series comprise official orders numbers 1-236 (March 22, 1927 to December 28, 1928) and numbers 237-486 (January 1929 to December 1930); the third volume covers orders numbers 661-1075 (February 1934 to December 1939). Volumes 1 and 2 have these numbers on the spine.

These official orders cover such topics as rescinding of contracts; awarding of contracts; approval of revised plans; settlement of damages; and amended regulations. A law of 1923 required the Superintendent of Public Works to keep a record of orders and decisions.

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