Correspondence from the Law Dept. to the secretary, 1895-1919.

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Correspondence from the Law Dept. to the secretary, 1895-1919.

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The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919) was responsible for oversight of the acquisition, maintenance, policing, and use of land for the Metropolitan Parks District (Boston and surrounding communities) including the maintenance of its roads and sewers. The Law Dept. handled routine legal issues for the agency, including land taking, conveyances, contracts, and claims against the agency; and provided opinions and interpretations of the law. Correspondence (recorded in letterpress copybooks) is addressed primarily to the MPC secretary.

0.7 cubic ft. (5 v. in 2 doc boxes)

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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...