Repository: Erie Canal Museum / Level: Collection

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Erie Canal Museum

318 Erie Boulevard East

Syracuse, NY 13202, United States

The Museum collects printed and manuscript materials, maps, photographs, motion picture film, digital materials, video and audio recordings (such as oral histories), paintings, artifacts and other items which deal with the Enlarged Erie Canal, the Old Erie Canal, the New York State Barge Canal, the lateral canals, and the pre-Erie Canals of New York State.

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Barge Canal Contracts, 1905 - 1949

35 bound volumes

Abstract Or Scope: 35 bound volumes and two sets of loose papers containing blueprints and plans for Barge Canal Contracts

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Barge Canal Contracts, 1905 - 1949 35 bound volumes

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

35 bound volumes and two sets of loose papers containing blueprints and plans for Barge Canal Contracts

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Barge Canal Land Appropriation Documents, 1905 - 1951

10 boxes

Abstract Or Scope: Documents related to Barge Canal land appropriations for various canal contracts.

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Barge Canal Land Appropriation Documents, 1905 - 1951 10 boxes

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Documents related to Barge Canal land appropriations for various canal contracts.

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Columbia Mills Collection, 1910 - 1940

Abstract Or Scope: Legal documents related to court case of Northern New York Power Corporation vs. The State of New York over water rights on Oswego River

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Columbia Mills Collection, 1910 - 1940

Columbia Mills

Legal documents related to court case of Northern New York Power Corporation vs. The State of New York over water rights on Oswego River

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Craig Schexnaider Chattel Mortgage Collection, 1862 - 1877

2 boxes

Abstract Or Scope: 179 mortgage documents related to canal boats.

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Craig Schexnaider Chattel Mortgage Collection, 1862 - 1877 2 boxes

Schexnaider, Craig

179 mortgage documents related to canal boats.

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David Earl Whitford Diaries, 1852 - 1940

3 boxes

Abstract Or Scope: Diaries written by David Earl Whitford and his children, Lizzie Whitford, Marie Whitford, and Oscar Whitford. David Earl Whitford was a New York State Engineer.

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David Earl Whitford Diaries, 1852 - 1940 3 boxes

Whitford, David Earl, 1829-1913

Diaries written by David Earl Whitford and his children, Lizzie Whitford, Marie Whitford, and Oscar Whitford. David Earl Whitford was a New York State Engineer.

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Davis Hurd Collection, 1812 - 1869

2 boxes

Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence of Davis Hurd, Engineer and Surveyor. Hurd was the resident engineer in charge of the Erie Canal enlargement from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY.

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Davis Hurd Collection, 1812 - 1869 2 boxes

Hurd, Davis, 1788-1868

Correspondence of Davis Hurd, Engineer and Surveyor. Hurd was the resident engineer in charge of the Erie Canal enlargement from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY.

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John P. Wood Collection, 1851 - 1908

2 boxes

Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence between John P. Wood and various family members and business associates. Wood and his sons, Able and Abram, ran a shipping business on the Erie Canal.

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John P. Wood Collection, 1851 - 1908 2 boxes

Wood, John P.

Correspondence between John P. Wood and various family members and business associates. Wood and his sons, Able and Abram, ran a shipping business on the Erie Canal.

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Joseph E. Burns Collection, 1909 - 1987

5 boxes

Abstract Or Scope: Personal and business items from Joseph Burns, founder of the Burns Manufacturing Company in Syracuse NY.

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Joseph E. Burns Collection, 1909 - 1987 5 boxes

Burns, Joseph Edward, 1879-1942

Personal and business items from Joseph Burns, founder of the Burns Manufacturing Company in Syracuse NY.

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Larry A. Johnson Collection, 1951 - 1962

1 box

Abstract Or Scope: Research material, news articles, canal related booklets, and Canal Society of New York State meeting schedules and documents belonging to Canal Society member Larry A. Johnson

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Larry A. Johnson Collection, 1951 - 1962 1 box

Johnson, Larry A.

Research material, news articles, canal related booklets, and Canal Society of New York State meeting schedules and documents belonging to Canal Society member Larry A. Johnson

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Louis Henley Collection, 1900 - 1923, bulk 1906 - 1909

2 boxes

Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence and business documents from Louis Henley, owner and boat builder at Phoenix Boat Yard in Phoenix, NY

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Louis Henley Collection, 1900 - 1923, bulk 1906 - 1909 2 boxes

Henley, Louis

Correspondence and business documents from Louis Henley, owner and boat builder at Phoenix Boat Yard in Phoenix, NY

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