New York State Canal Corporation Traffic Agent's Files B1797

New York State Canal Corporation Traffic Agent's Files

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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 traffic-related reports, forms, and records maintained by Canal traffic agents. These reports provide documentation of day-to-day traffic on the canals. Records include origin and destination reports; tonnage reports; trip clearances; and other traffic related forms.

Creator:

New York State Canal Corporation

Title:

New York State Canal Corporation traffic agent's files

Quantity:

5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1960-1997

Series Number:

B1797

Arrangement

Arranged by type of file, then chronological.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of various traffic-related reports, forms, and records maintained by Canal traffic agents. These reports provide unique documentation of day-to-day traffic on the canals. The files were kept to meet record keeping and reporting requirements in administering the state's canal system. The records include: origin and destination reports (1960-1978); tonnage reports (1960-1981); trip clearances (1990-1994); and other various traffic related forms.