New York State Canal Corporation Traffic Agent's Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
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.
Title
- New York State Canal Corporation traffic agent's files
Quantity
- 5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1797
Creator
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.
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