New York State Department of Public Works Barge Canal and Other Contract Files B0213

New York State Department of Public Works Barge Canal and Other Contract 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:

These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the state for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Records include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; estimates; calculations; bid proposals; inspectors' and engineers' reports; employee time rolls; photographs of construction in progress; invoices; and surveys.

Title:

Barge Canal and other contract files

Quantity:

85 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1907-1944

Series Number:

B0213

Arrangement

By type of contract, then numerical by contract number.

Scope and Content Note

These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the State of New York for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Types of records routinely found within the files include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; estimates (both preliminary and final); calculations; bid proposals; inspectors' reports; engineers' monthly reports; employee time rolls; results of chemical and physical tests on construction materials; photographs of construction in progress; copies of engineering journals; construction equipment catalogs; invoices; and surveys.