New York State War Council War Transportation Committee Charter, Omni- , School, and Summer Camp Bus Application Request Tracking Files A4402

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

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

The War Transportation Committee was responsible for ensuring that bus routes started during the war did not overlap with existing routes and waste automotive resources. Application for permission was required before initiating new bus lines. This series contains forms and index cards created by the committee to track each county's or organization's request for bus transportation. Forms exist for charter bus, omnibus, and summer camp bus lines.

Creator:

New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee

Title:

War Council War Transportation Committee charter, omni- , school, and summer camp bus application request tracking files

Quantity:

2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1942-1945

Series Number:

A4402

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.