This series contains general correspondence files relating to the planning and implementation of the Mutual Aid Plan for Highway Repair and Debris Clearance in the event of a wartime emergency. The War Council's Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee developed a plan patterned after London's system which designated a site for a central pool of equipment and personnel that would be available on short notice to a stricken area.
Creator
New York State War Council. Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains inventories created by Zone Coordinators working for the Mutual Aid for Highway Repair and Debris Clearance, which was organized to repair highways or streets or to remove debris in the event of an enemy attack. The inventories include all equipment and material owned by the State, counties, cities, villages, and towns. Information included in the inventories was distributed to the public works and highway officials in each zone for planning for emergency use of the resources.
Creator
New York State War Council. Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains contractors' files for the Mutual Aid Plan for Highway Repair and Debris Clearance. The files provide: name of contractor, name of the person in charge, address, business telephone, and location of equipment or storage. The files also provide lists of contractors' equipment, from air compressors to welding equipment.
Creator
New York State War Council. Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains personnel files for the Mutual Aid Plan for Highway Repair and Debris Clearance. The files provide names, addresses and telephone numbers for Zone Coordinators. They also provide a roster of the number of personnel available, such as laborers or truck drivers for individual towns and villages, as well as the location of equipment or storage.
Creator
New York State War Council. Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.