Card index to the Walters Act administrative files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These 3 x 5 cards arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent or subject serve as an index to series B0236, Walters Act Administrative Files. The Walters Act was intended to alleviate the heavy financial losses faced by canal contractors due to the economic uncertainty created by America's entry into World War I.
Title
Card index to the Walters Act administrative files
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0241
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetical by last name of correspondent or subject.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of 3" x 5" index cards that serve as the index to the Walters Act Administrative files (Series B0236). The index contains the following information: the date, name of correspondent or subject, whether sent or received, number (if correspondence), letter (if exhibit), and a brief description of content.

Series B0236, Walters Act administrative files, is indexed by this series.

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