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New York State Department of Transportation Press Releases and Index


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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:
The bulk of this series consists of news releases issued by the Department of Public Works (DPW) and an index to press releases from DPW and its successor agency, the Department of Transportation. Most press releases pertain to bids received, contracts awarded, and the filing of land parcel maps for rights of way. Also included are announcements of appointments and promotions, summaries of addresses to local civic and governmental organizations, and articles dealing with program planning.
Creator:
Title:
Department of Transportation press releases and index
Quantity:

4 cubic feet

approximately 3600 press releases

Quantity:

43 volume(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1945-1970
Bulk Dates:
1945-1953
Series Number:
17673

Arrangement

Numerical by volume number and therein chronological by date of release and/or numerical by release number.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Seven-volume index included in series.

Contents list giving date and release number in front of each volume.

Container list.

Access Restrictions

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