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New York State Department of Public Works Office of the Superintendent Western Division Engineers' Ledgers Regarding Division Personnel


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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 2 accounting ledgers used by the Western Division Engineer's Office to record payroll transactions. The heading of each ledger page lists employee name, job title, salary or hourly wage, and any special terms relating to payments. Most payroll entries are credited to personal service or management and operations. The majority of employees are listed as civil engineers or engineering aids, but additional titles included equipment operator, mechanical helper, laborer, and stenographer.
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New York State Department of Public Works Office of the Superintendent Western Division engineers' ledgers regarding division personnel
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

(2 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1933-1944
Series Number:
B0737

Arrangement

Ledgers are arranged alphabetically by employee surname.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of 2 accounting ledgers used by the Western Division Engineer's Office to record payroll transactions. The heading of each ledger page lists employee name, job title, salary or hourly wage, and any special terms relating to payments. Most payroll entries are credited to personal service or management and operations. The majority of employees are listed as civil engineers or engineering aids, but additional titles included equipment operator, mechanical helper, laborer, and stenographer.

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