Directory of prospective workers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of names of prospective workers on the new State Capitol building construction project. Included are the person's name and position for which they are being considered, and, in most cases, their address. Information about relevant employment experience, desirability as an employee, and references are sometimes noted. Comments referring to the applicant's personal and familial circumstances may be included.
Title
Directory of prospective workers
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A3173
Creator
Scope and Content Note

This series consists of an unbound volume listing the names of prospective workers for employment with the new State Capitol building construction project. It includes each person's name and position for which they are being considered, and, in most cases, their address. Notations relating to the person's relevant employment experience, desirability as a prospective employee, and a reference's name are sometimes included (e.g."Had charge of gang of carpenters;" "...Been in building business generally;" "Has been employed on Capitol for two years"). For some individuals, comments referring to their personal and familial circumstances are provided (e.g. "Fell while employed on the Capitol building and broke both anckls [sic];" "...he and another brother are the nain support of a crippled father").

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