New York State Department of Public Works Monthly Time Books for Work Done on the Western Division of the Barge Canal B0693

New York State Department of Public Works Monthly Time Books for Work Done on the Western Division of the Barge Canal

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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 time books documenting expenditures for labor and materials used in fulfillment of contracts to adapt the Genesee River for use as a spur from the Barge Canal to Rochester, New York. Information usually includes dates, location and description of work performed; names and/or duties of employees; and amounts paid. Also included are field books of rock soundings data and contractor estimates for highway improvements in the Monroe County area.

Title:

Monthly time books for work done on the Western Division of the Barge Canal

Quantity:

1.75 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1904-1936

Series Number:

B0693

Arrangement

B0693-98: Chronological by year.

Scope and Content Note

B0693-98: This accretion consists of time books (1915-1921) created by the Department of Public Works to document expenditures for labor and materials used in fulfillment of contracts to adapt the Genesee River for use as a spur from the Barge Canal to Rochester, New York. Information provided varies from book to book but usually includes dates, location and description of work performed, lists of materials delivered, names of and/or duties performed by employees, and amounts paid. Also included are a few field books, books containing data gathered from rock soundings, and records of railroad cars and material delivered.

The accretion also includes ca. 70 estimates by contractors for highway improvements (1904) in the Monroe County, New York area.