Printed proceedings of the Canal Board and the Canal Contracting Board B0212

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Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of newspaper clippings of the Canal Board and Canal Contracting Board proceedings. Most clippings deals with the Canal Board but a few clippings about the Canal Fund and the Canal Commissioners are also included. Subjects include appointments of various canal officials and employees, improvements and alterations made to the canal system, and resolutions passed. The bulk of the series deals with the awarding of contracts and progress of work on these contracts.

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Board

Title:

Printed proceedings of the Canal Board and the Canal Contracting Board

Quantity:

0.6 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1857-1871

Series Number:

B0212

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