Minutes of Division of Water predecessor agencies, 1902-1970.

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Minutes of Division of Water predecessor agencies, 1902-1970.

This series consists of original meeting minutes of the Division of Water's predecessor agencies. Taken as a whole, the minutes document New York State's decisions, actions, and policies through much of the twentieth century on matters concerning water and the environment.

7.1 cu. ft. (32 volumes)

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