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 original minutes of meetings of the New York State Board of Railroad Commissioners. The minutes document
recommendations and decisions made and actions taken by the board. Subjects dealt with by the minutes include complaints regarding
discrimination in rates of freight; excessive passenger and freight rates; insufficient accommodations; dangerous crossings;
violations of contracts; competition between railways and waterways; inspection of railways; investigation of accidents; promotion
of safety procedures; and legislation to promote and regulate railways.
Creator:
Title:
Board of Railroad Commissioners minutes of meetings
Quantity:
6 cubic feet
Quantity:
9 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1855-1907
Bulk Dates:
1883-1907
Series Number:
B0296