Journals pertaining to state institutional buildings B0343

Journals pertaining to state institutional buildings

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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 journals documenting appropriations and expenditures for the design, construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance state institutional buildings such as state hospitals, buildings operated by the State Board of Charities, state prisons, state normal schools, armories, State Capitol, Executive Mansion and miscellaneous other public buildings. Entries document procurement of building materials and; supplies; payment of draftsmen; vendors; contractors; laborers; inspectors and other professionals.

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

Title:

Journals pertaining to state institutional buildings

Quantity:

1.5 cubic feet

5 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1901-1914

Series Number:

B0343

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of journals documenting appropriations and expenditures for the design, construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of state institutional buildings. The journals document work done on state hospitals, buildings operated by the State Board of Charities, state prisons, state normal schools, armories, and miscellaneous other public buildings such as the State Capitol and Executive Mansion. Entries document procurement of building materials and other supplies, as well as payment of draftsmen, vendors, contractors, laborers, inspectors, and other professionals. Entries documenting appropriations include the year and chapter of relevant appropriation law and the year and chapter of prior appropriation if funding was being renewed. Entries documenting expenditures include specific identifying information such as special order, approval, or disapproval number.