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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 field books created by Verplanck Colvin during his survey of the Adirondack region. The volumes are
made up predominantly of survey notes and sketches. Many also contain additional notes, topographical sketches, and letters.
Indexes, legends, and conversion tables are also frequently found. Series includes a distinct subset known as the "T" volumes
that consist of surveys conducted using a theodolite survey instrument.
Creator:
Title:
Field books of Verplanck Colvin for the Adirondack Survey
Quantity:
17.88 cubic feet
442 volumes; 44 microfilm rolls 35mm; 41.4 gigabytes; 445 digital files
Inclusive Dates:
1872-1900
Series Number:
B1406
Sponsor:
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