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New York State Canal Corporation Water Gauge Readings


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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 booklets that were used to record water gauge readings for bodies of water throughout New York State.
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Canal Corporation water gauge readings
Quantity:

53 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1887-2009
Series Number:
B0381

Arrangement

Records 1916-2009 are arranged by gage number.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of booklets that were used to record water gauge readings for canals, rivers, and creeks throughout New York State. Covers of booklets are labeled with the name of the body of water; gauge number; and date range. The booklets contain instructions for gauge reading; day, date, and time of reading; elevation; weather; remarks; and name of observer.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

B0381-85, B0381-03, B0381-17: Container list is available at the repository.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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