New York State Engineer and Surveyor Weekly Employee Reports
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These reports were compiled by the office of the Western Division Engineer (Rochester) in accordance with Chapter 354 of the Laws of 1883, which required state government offices to keep "proper comparative records of the efficiency, punctuality, attention and general good conduct" of their employees. Each employee is rated on a 1-5 scale, with "5" being the highest, according to these measures of conduct. A few reports also include narrative comments.
Title
- State Engineer and Surveyor weekly employee reports
Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet; 2 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0680
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
These reports were compiled by the office of the Western Division Engineer (Rochester) in accordance with Chapter 354 of the Laws of 1883, which required state government offices to keep "proper comparative records of the efficiency, punctuality, attention and general good conduct" of their employees. At the top of each report are the date as well as the employee's name and rank. Each report is in table form, with the dates of evaluations across the top, done on a weekly basis, and the categories "Efficiency," "Punctuality," "Attention," and "General Good Conduct" down the left-hand side. Each employee is given a 1-5 rating, with "5" being the highest, according to these measures of conduct. (The vast majority of employees are consistently given ratings of "5.") A few reports also include narrative comments.
Access Restrictions
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