Public works administration waterways grant voucher and appropriation register, 1935-1939.

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Public works administration waterways grant voucher and appropriation register, 1935-1939.

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Registe details receipt of funds to be used for state facility construction projects. Entry for each facility includes name and number, date, contractor's name, description of project and amount of grant and departmental funds appropriated.

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