Research

Scope and Content Note

This series contains correspondence, memoranda, and pamphlets detailing the work of the War Transportation Committee's director, R. C. Georger, in implementing, supervising, and coordinating the committee's work in promoting the conservation of transportation resources. While routine administrative matters such as budgets, travel, and personnel are detailed, the series primarily contains correspondence between Georger and either committee personnel or other organizations involved in war transportation issues.

Topics and organizations represented in this eries include: group rides or car pooling; publicity; rationing; review of spur routes (alternate routes used to avoid congestion); school bus conservation; Office of War Training; Office of Civilian Mobilization; and United States Office of Defense Transportation.

This series also includes letters to war transportation administrtors, school superintendents, and field agents detailing procedures, disseminating information, requesting information or forms, and providing advice.