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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 incoming and outgoing correspondence directed to or generated by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office. The records mainly relate to the construction, maintenance, operation, and administration of the New York State Canal System, particularly the construction of the Barge Canal and the second enlargement of the Erie and lesser canals and feeders.
Creator:
Title:
Correspondence files
Quantity:

128.6 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1700-1921
Bulk Dates:
1888-1921
Series Number:
B0226