Outgoing general correspondence from the Claim Dept., 1895-1901.

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Outgoing general correspondence from the Claim Dept., 1895-1901.

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The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919) was responsible for acquiring land in the Commonwealth to develop a park system in the Boston metropolitan area for public use. The Claim Dept. settled claims for payment of property taken. General correspondence (recorded in letterpress copybooks) from the claim agent is addressed to individuals or legal counsel for individuals whose land has been taken, and concerns settlement of the claim. Correspondence also includes appraisals and reports detailing claims. For correspondence after 1901 see: Outgoing general correspondence from the Law Dept. ((M-Ar)1122X).

1.42 cubic ft. (11 v. in 1 record center carton and 1 doc. box)

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Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission

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St 1893, c 407, established the Metropolitan Park Commission, also known as the Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners, to acquire, maintain, and make available to the public for exercise and recreation open space in Boston and surrounding communities to be known as the Metropolitan Parks District. The legislation set limits to be observed in acquiring property, but granted the commission authority to make and enforce regulations for its use. The commission's responsib...