New York State War Council War Transportation Committee Charter, Omni- , School, and Summer Camp Bus Application Request Tracking Files
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
2 cubic feet
Arrangement
Request tracking forms: Arranged by request-type, then alphabetical by county or organization name.
Card file: Arranged by request-type, then alphabetical by name of applicant.
Administrative History
The War Transportation Committee (WTC) was responsible for ensuring that bus routes started during the war did not overlap with existing routes and waste precious automotive resources. Organizations were required to apply to the committee for permission before initiating new omnibus or charter bus lines.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains forms and index cards created by the WTC to track each county's or organization's request for bus transportation. The forms list the applicant, proposed route, sometimes its purpose, and the date when the line was discontinued, if it was approved. Forms exist for charter bus, omnibus, and summer camp bus lines.
The card file is divided into charter, school and omnibus lines. Each card lists the applicant, company or organization, destination or route, purpose, the date request received, and the date acted upon.
Related Material
A4395 Omnibus and Charter Bus Route Request Files, contains related records.
Processing Information
This series was originally accessioned as boxes 289 and 315 of old collection #77, accession -71.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies
World War, 1939-1945--Transportation