Pattern index B1791

Pattern 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:

This series consists of index cards created by the Division of Canals and Waterways and its predecessor agencies to itemize and index individual machinery patterns for canal operation. Arranged by location and structure type, patterns typically encompass a broad range of objects, from complete bridges to individual bushings and washers Information on the cards usually includes pattern mark number, name of structure, part, manufacturer of part, and state contract number (Barge Canal contract number).

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways

Title:

Pattern index

Quantity:

1 cubic feet

(ca. 2280 cards)

Inclusive Dates:

1904 - [ca. 1950

Series Number:

B1791

Arrangement

Roughly by structure type and location.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of index cards created by the Division of Canals and Waterways and its predecessor agencies to itemize and index individual machinery patterns for canal operation. The series is arranged by location and structure type (e.g. Lift Bridge No. 4, Adams Basin). Within these divisions, cards are arranged by individual patterns; patterns typically encompass a broad range of objects, from complete bridges to individual bushings and washers. Information on the cards usually includes pattern mark number, name of structure, part, manufacturer of part, state contract number (Barge Canal contract number), state sheet number, and storage locations for the patterns at Dept. of Public Works facilities in Waterford and Syracuse.

The cards can be used in conjunction with series B1765, New York State Barge Canal System Shop Drawings, to identify specific patterns: state contract number and state sheet number correspond to individual shop drawings and pattern mark number can be used to identify the patterns on the shop drawings.