New York State Surveyor General Geographical Index to Land Survey Field Books
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- The index, which was compiled and maintained by the Surveyor General's Office, provides the name of county, town, tracts, patents, and purchases. State Archives Series A4019, Land survey field books, is indexed by these records.
Title
- Geographical index to land survey field books
Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet; approximately 800 index cards
Series Number
- B1887
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetical by name of county, town, tract, or purchase.
Scope and Content Note
The index, which was compiled and maintained by the Surveyor General's Office, provides the name of county, town, tracts, patents, and purchases.
Related Material
A4019Series A4019, Land Survey Field Books, is indexed by this series.
Acquisition Information
The index was most likely transferred by the State Library to the State Archives in 1977 but somehow became alienated from the initial transfer. The index was subsequently identified and accessioned by State Archives staff in 2005 as part of a project to integrate or describe estrayed or unidentified records.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.