Press releases and index, 1945-1970 (bulk 1945-1953).

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Press releases and index, 1945-1970 (bulk 1945-1953).

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The series consists of copies of 36 report binders containing approximately 3,600 news releases issued by the Department of Public Works from 1945 to 1953. Also included is a seven-volume index to these and other press releases from the department's successor agency, the Department of Transportation. The majority of the press releases deal with bids received and contracts awarded by the department for various construction projects, as well as announcements that maps of land parcels acquired for rights of way have been filed with the Department of State. Such public notices were an important component of the department's overall responsibilities.

4 cu. ft. (43 volumes including ca. 3,600 press releases and index)

New York State Archives

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New York (State). Dept. of Public Works.

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Although the Department of Public Works was created in 1923, the office of Deputy Superintendent did not exist until the appointment of Bertram D. Tollamy on January 16, 1945. The Deputy Superintendent was the head of the Department's executive staff as well its second ranking administrative official. As such these files reflect the departments responsibilities to plan, design, construct and maintain highways, bridges and grade separation structures, canals and waterways, and State owned buildin...

New York (State). Dept. of Transportation. Graphic Arts Unit.

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