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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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Overview of the Collection |
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| Title: | New York State Surveyor's Diary |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1848-1849 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Diary of a nineteenth-century surveyor from Oswego County who likely worked in an official capacity for the state and/or held public office. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
The unknown diary writer appears to have been a land surveyor who lived in the Oswego County region of New York. He occasionally visits Albany and mentions drafting bills and state laws (especially related to road work), suggesting that he held public office and/or worked in an official capacity as a surveyor at the state level. He also appears to own a farm.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The New York State Surveyor's Diary spans 1848 to 1849 and consists of short entries in which the diary writer notes down his daily activities. Most entries are only a sentence or two long, usually starting with a description of the day's weather, and then details such as places the diary writer traveled to, people he visited, and work surveying or on his farm.
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Related Material
Special Collections Research Center also holds another similar collection, the Surveyor’s Diary
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
New York State Surveyor's Diary,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mrs. Morrison, 1969.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: LMD
Date: 10 Mar 2010
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