Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This single volume contains employment appointment history, educational background information, and prior work experience
of employees involved in construction and maintenance of the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Entries are included for
engineers, rodmen; chainmen; levelers; and laborers. Data provided includes employee date of birth; age at time of first appointment;
date of each appointment, along with job title and daily wage rate; leaves of absence (generally separation dates, including
reason for separation); and an abstract of the employee's education and work experience.
Creator:
Title:
Personal and employment histories of Western Division employees
Quantity:
0.1 cubic feet
1 volume
Inclusive Dates:
1896-1907
Series Number:
B0683