State authorities development files A4321

State authorities development files

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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 contains information concerning the development of bridge and highway authorities. The records detailed development of resorts and transportation projects, including the Triborough Bridge, the Marine Parkway, the Port of New York, Saratoga Springs, and the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1929-1943 : Abbot Low Moffat)

Title:

State authorities development files

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1928-194

Bulk Dates:

(bulk 1940-1941)

Series Number:

A4321

Arrangement

Arranged by topic.

Administrative History

Abbot Low Moffat was an assemblyman from New York City (15th District) from 1929 to 1943. From 1938 to 1939, he served as the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains a small part of his file (all the folders bear the heading "Authorities") concerning primarily the development of bridge and highway authorities. The records detail development of resorts and transportation projects, including the Triborough Bridge, the Marine Parkway, the Port of New York, Saratoga Springs, and the St. Lawrence Seaway.