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Displaying 62 Finding Aids
Title
- Board of Estimate and Control report files
Series Number
- A3215
Summary
- Legislation of 1921 established a Board of Estimate and Control and directed it to conduct a survey of all state departments, offices, and institutions to determine where waste and duplication of effort existed. The Board was then to recommend improvements to each agency or recommend to the legislature that agencies or functions be consolidated or discontinued. This series consists mainly of typescript studies or "surveys" made by Board employees concerning particular state agencies or institutions.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1921-1922 : Miller)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Whiteprint copies of maps of portions of canal lands belonging to the State of New York
Series Number
- A0867
Summary
- The whiteprint copies of original "blue line" maps are arranged geographically by portfolio then numerically by map number. The maps show boundaries of state-owned lands along the Erie, Champlain, Black River, Cayuga, and Seneca Canals and depict old and new canal lines; structures, streets and adjacent roads; and state and privately owned land. Each portfolio includes full titles. The maps depict in minute detail lands acquired for canal purposes.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Engineer and Surveyor contractor's monthly estimates
Series Number
- B0230
Summary
- This series consists of "estimates of work done and material delivered," compiled monthly by contractors who had been awarded canal projects. Estimates provide name of contractor; date of contract; description of the canal project; authorizing statute(s); quantities of materials; description of items; contract and relative prices; and the total estimate figures.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Weekly reports of engineers regarding the Barge Canal
Series Number
- B0231
Summary
- These reports submitted to the State Engineer and Surveyor by division and senior assistant engineers document weekly progress on construction projects in progress or begun in 1921. The reports detail work done in offices and bureaus; surveying, mapping, and planning; canal maintenance and repairs; unusual events such as accidents or sinkings; and the disposition of applications for grants of land under water.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence files
Series Number
- B0225
Summary
- These files contain incoming and outgoing correspondence, photographs, reports, blueprints, and maps generated by or directed to the Advisory Board of Consulting Engineers (predecessor to the Board of Consulting Engineers). The files deal with detailed technical matters concerning the location and construction of the Barge Canal, and administrative issues.
Creator
- New York (State). Advisory Board of Consulting Engineers
Access Restrictions
- B0225-15: These records have been treated for mold; some researchers may be affected. Selected records are not available for use due to their fragile condition.
Title
- Requisitions for supplies for construction of the Barge Canal
Series Number
- B0326
Summary
- This series contains printed requisition forms used by the Western Division Engineer's office. These forms were used to request items and supplies from the office of the New York State Engineer and Surveyor for work on the Barge Canal as well as routine office work. The forms list the type and amount of supplies; total costs; address where items were to be sent; person requesting the items; and person to whom the form was sent.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Monthly reports on Barge Canal terminal construction
Series Number
- A1273
Summary
- These volumes contain monthly reports, with cover letters from a deputy State engineer. They are arranged chronologically and contain information on Barge Canal terminal construction such as contract number; contractors; location of terminal; summary of work done; schedules with total value of work under contract done to date, done during month of report, and percentage done to date.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Whiteprint copies of maps of lands permanently appropriated by the state for canal purposes
Series Number
- B0252
Summary
- This series, known as the "blue line maps," depicts lands acquired for canal purposes up to and including the construction of the Barge Canal. The maps show inner angles of the towpaths on the old canal; state owned property prior to Barge Canal construction; property appropriated for Barge Canal projects; various structures, roads, streets, and other landmarks; and the names of owners of private property adjacent to the canal.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Some portfolios unusable because of physical condition. Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to poor condition.
Title
- Index to map and plan books of the location and construction of the state's canal system
Series Number
- B0293
Summary
- This series indexes two series: for Series B1808, Maps of Lands Permanently Appropriated by the State of New York for the Use of the Barge Canal, it is arranged by county and then by last name of property owner; for Series B0292, Map and Plan Books of the Location and Construction of the State's Canal System, indexes are provided by division (eastern, middle, western), alphabetical by structure, and alphabetical by subject.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Records of petitions and details of roads built
Series Number
- B0278
Summary
- This series consist of forms recording actions taken on petitions for road construction. Information includes the petition number; page number; name and number of road, county, section petitioned for; towns that the section passes through; dates petitions for survey and for work were passed; amount appropriated by county; date the preliminary examination was made; date approved; distance to be improved; surface and width of the road; date the plans were adopted; and information on bids and contracts.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Maps of lands permanently appropriated by the State of New York for the use of the Barge Canal
Series Number
- B1808
Summary
- The Laws of 1903, Chapter 147 authorized the State Engineer to appropriate lands, structures, and waters for the use of the improved canals (Barge Canal). This series consists of the original linen and paper maps created and maintained by the State Engineer and Surveyor and its succeeding agencies. The bound volumes constitute a five-volume set of maps showing land appropriations made pursuant to Chapter 79 of the Laws of 1895.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Administrative reports of Champlain Barge Canal Lock No. 2
Series Number
- B1799
Summary
- This series documents the daily operation of Champlain Barge Canal Lock No. 2 (Mechanicville). The bulk of the series consists of daily lockage reports detailing information about traffic passing through the lock and weekly chief operator's reports. The daily lockage reports include information about boat type, name, and direction as well as weather observations, lock water levels, and shift personnel. Additional records include reports (lock inspection; apparatus; water obstructions; float violations); supply and station logs; temporary clearances; and equipment inventories.
Creator
- New York State Canal Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Department of Public Works employee history cards
Series Number
- B1418
Summary
- This series consists of card files documenting the employment history of individuals who worked in the Department of the State Engineer and Surveyor; the Department of Public Works, including Division of Canals and Waterways and Division of Highways; and Department of Highways. Cards typically contain employee name and address; assignment; dates appointed, reappointed, resigned, or terminated; position title or rank; and salary. Full-time and seasonal employees are included.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Annual reports on railroads by the State Engineer and Surveyor and the Board of Railroad Commissioners
Series Number
- B0301
Summary
- This series consists of annual reports generated by the State Engineer and Surveyor and the New York State Board of Railroad Commissioners.
Creator
- New York (State). Board of Railroad Commissioners
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Index to Barge Canal contracts, maintenance contracts, terminal contracts, U.S. contracts, final estimates, structures, and shop drawings
Series Number
- B1768
Summary
- This series consists of photocopies of indexes used by the New York State Canal Corporation and its predecessor agencies for access to material relating to the New York State Barge Canal system. Indexes to contracts typically include contract number, location, canal, division, section, and a brief narrative description of the work included in the contract. The series includes indexes to Barge Canal contracts through 1936, maintenance contracts through 1992, terminal contracts through 1936, and U.S. contracts through contract number 200.
Creator
- New York State Canal Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Engineer and Surveyor's maps of the Onondaga Salt Springs Reservation
Series Number
- A0850
Summary
- This series from the Commissioners of the Land Office consist of colored maps of the Onondaga Salt Springs Reservation. The volume is divided into sections depicting: farm lots; fine salt lots; Syracuse; Salina; fifteen acre leased lots at Salina; Geddes (now Syracuse); Village of Liverpool; and Reclaimed lots. This volume is very similar to the "Geddes Maps" depicting various New York canals.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Barge Canal and other contract files
Series Number
- B0213
Summary
- These files concern the review, implementation, administration, and supervision of contracts entered into by the state for construction of the Barge Canal and canal terminals. Records include contracts; correspondence; memorandums; contract specifications and alterations; general contract descriptions; estimates; calculations; bid proposals; inspectors' and engineers' reports; employee time rolls; photographs of construction in progress; invoices; and surveys.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Bid proposals for construction work on Black River Canal reservoirs
Series Number
- A4028
Summary
- The Contracting Board let contracts on behalf of the state for canal work. This series consists of transcriptions of proposals to complete Black River Canal reservoirs. Information includes contractor's name, town and county; schedule of projected costs for various tasks and materials; amount of bond given by contractor for payment of laborers' wages; names of persons signing bond; city and date of signing of proposal; and notarization.
Creator
- New York (State). Contracting Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Engineer and Surveyor canal contract registers
Series Number
- B0358
Summary
- This series consists of forms related to contracts for construction and repairs on canals throughout New York State.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway Administrative Files
Title
- Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway administrative files
Series Number
- B0237
Summary
- This series consists of documents relating to the acquisition of land deemed necessary by the federal government for establishment of defensive works at Rockaway Beach, Queens County, New York during World War I. Included are correspondence, minutes of meetings, exhibit materials, a few photographs, and copies of maps, plans, and legislation documenting work of the commission in acquiring and making improvements to the land for purposes of public defense.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.