New York State Department of Transportation Division of Waterways Maintenance New York State Barge Canal System fishing poster
Series Number
B1771
Summary
This series consists of an original tempera on illustration board portraying fish in the New York State Barge Canal. The top of the painting announces, "Something fishy is going on in the New York State Barge Canal." Seven fish are displayed underwater: bass, dogfish, carp, walleye, sunfish, perch, and pike.
Creator
Fairchild Aerial Surveys, inc. New York office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of watercolor paintings and a black and white ink drawing depicting 127 freshwater fishes inhabiting major river systems draining New York State. The drawings were produced between 1926 and 1939 and were rendered with such accuracy and precision. Collection and specimen data is occasionally noted on the back of the paintings. Access, by appointment only, requires a minimum of one-week advance notice. Selected images have been digitized images.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Fish and Wildlife. Bureau of Fisheries
Access Restrictions
Restricted access: by appointment only;New York State Archives.Kept in remote storage; access requires a minimum of one week advance notice.