Director of Bureau of Franchises general correspondence for 1933 to 1949 and 1953 to 1967
Description
The Bureau of Franchises was part of the Board of Estimate from 1905 to 1990, subsequently transferred by the City Charter of 1990 to the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. This accession consists of correspondence and memoranda, which includes incoming and outgoing correspondence on matters concerning granting and operating franchises. It is arranged alphabetically by correspondent's surname, or name of institution, in approximately five to fifteen year increments. The records include correspondence from city agencies, institutions, civic organizations, and the general public, as well as inquiries from other municipalities. They are housed in letter boxes and arranged with alphabetical dividers.
Extent
1.5 cubic feet
Dates
1933-1949, 1953-1967
Record Groups
Source
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Transportation (Organization)
Creator
- New York (N.Y.). Board of Estimate and Apportionment (Organization)
- New York (N.Y.). Board of Estimate. Bureau of Franchises (Organization)
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