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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 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