New York State Superintendent of Public Works Assistant Superintendent's Office Letter Books
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series is comprised of 16 volumes of letter books that contain copies of correspondence created by the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, located in Rochester. The correspondence in these letter books is routine and administrative in nature, relating to construction, maintenance, and repair of the Erie Canal and Barge Canal. The time period of letter books coincides with the construction of the Barge Canal and much of the correspondence deals with this topic.
Title
- Letter books
Quantity
- 2.3 cubic feet; 16 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0329
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of 16 volumes of letter books that contain copies of correspondence created by the office of the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, located in Rochester. The correspondence in these letter books is routine and administrative in nature, relating to construction, maintenance, and repair of the Erie Canal and Barge Canal. The time period of letter books coincides with the construction of the Barge Canal and much of the correspondence deals with this topic.
Related Material
B0328Series B0328, Letter Books, contains similar records that were created by the General Inspector's Office.
Access Restrictions
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