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New York State Engineer and Surveyor Weekly Employee Reports


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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 reports were compiled by the office of the Western Division Engineer (Rochester) in accordance with Chapter 354 of the Laws of 1883, which required state government offices to keep "proper comparative records of the efficiency, punctuality, attention and general good conduct" of their employees. Each employee is rated on a 1-5 scale, with "5" being the highest, according to these measures of conduct. A few reports also include narrative comments.
Creator:
Title:
State Engineer and Surveyor weekly employee reports
Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1886-1895
Series Number:
B0680

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These reports were compiled by the office of the Western Division Engineer (Rochester) in accordance with Chapter 354 of the Laws of 1883, which required state government offices to keep "proper comparative records of the efficiency, punctuality, attention and general good conduct" of their employees. At the top of each report are the date as well as the employee's name and rank. Each report is in table form, with the dates of evaluations across the top, done on a weekly basis, and the categories "Efficiency," "Punctuality," "Attention," and "General Good Conduct" down the left-hand side. Each employee is given a 1-5 rating, with "5" being the highest, according to these measures of conduct. (The vast majority of employees are consistently given ratings of "5.") A few reports also include narrative comments.

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Detailed Description

Dates Contents Box Volume

Accretion: B0680-85
1886-1893 March 31 Weekly Employee Reports 1 1
1893 June 30-1895 Weekly Employee Reports 1 2