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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 resumes summarizing transactions, recommendations, and appraisals of lands for potential purchase for new state parks. Once approved, the State Comptroller could issue bonds or warrants for payment. Records include a memorandum outlining the procedure to acquire new state park land; information on location and ownership of land considered for purchase; purchase cost; description; estimated valuations; recommended purchase price; types of timber on the land; and a procedural statement on the valuation of forest lands and approval date.
Creator:
Title:
Conservation Commission recommendations to the Commissioners of the Land Office on land purchases for new state parks
Quantity:

0.8 cubic feet

Quantity:

3 volume(s)

(unbound)

Quantity:

2 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1917-1925
Series Number:
A1346