New York State War Council War Transportation Committee Agendas and Minutes
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series contains agendas and minutes documenting the actions of the War Transportation Committee, which oversaw the War Council's efforts to conserve transportation resources. The agendas contain significant detailed information relating to items discussed at the meetings. In particular, charter bus or school bus lines whose permits would be approved, denied, or revoked were often enumerated in the agendas, and their approval, denial, or cancellation noted in the minutes.
Title
- Agendas and minutes
Quantity
- 0.8 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A4401
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged with agendas followed by minutes, then chronological.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains agendas and minutes documenting the actions of the War Transportation Committee (WTC) which oversaw the War Council's efforts to conserve transportation resources. The agendas contain significant detailed information relating to items discussed at the meetings. In particular, charter bus or school bus lines whose permits would be approved, denied, or revoked were often enumerated in the agendas and would include the case request code, the applicant's name, and the purpose of its operation.
In the minutes, these lists would be referred to by number found in the agenda and their approval, denial, or cancellation noted. Other topics discussed in the meetings include many routine matters such as personnel service expenses, maintenance and operations costs, and changes in procedures and rules. Also discussed are the status of WTC programs and projects such as: school and public bus driver training; group riding or car pooling; information booklets issuance; enforcement of regulations; and inter-agency cooperation.
Processing Information
This series was originally accessioned as half of box 287 of old collection #77, accession -71.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.