Resident engineers' records for Section 3 of the Barge Canal
Series Number
B1370
Summary
This series documents the construction, maintenance, and expansion of Section 3 of the Barge Canal until it was abolished, and reveals the working relationships of state government and private contractors. Also of interest is documentation of the Oswego-Waterford enlargement program. Records include diaries of resident engineers and section superintendents; correspondence; inspectors' reports; time books; original construction contracts; terminal contracts; construction material estimates; office inventories; lock gage ledgers; and payroll records.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Public Works. Office of the Superintendent
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Department of Public Works Office of the Superintendent Western Division engineers' ledgers regarding division personnel
Series Number
B0737
Summary
This series consists of 2 accounting ledgers used by the Western Division Engineer's Office to record payroll transactions. The heading of each ledger page lists employee name, job title, salary or hourly wage, and any special terms relating to payments. Most payroll entries are credited to personal service or management and operations. The majority of employees are listed as civil engineers or engineering aids, but additional titles included equipment operator, mechanical helper, laborer, and stenographer.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Public Works. Office of the Superintendent
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.