Finding Aid Search
- Show all (74)
- World War, 1939-1945--Transportation (8)
- World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies (7)
- Rationing--New York (State) (5)
- World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--New York (State) (5)
- World War, 1939-1945--Fuel supplies--New York (State) (3)
- Bus lines--New York (State) (2)
- Environmental policy--New York (State) (2)
- Environmental protection--New York (State) (2)
- School buses (2)
- Agriculture--New York (State) (1)
- Beavers (1)
- Civil service--New York (State) (1)
- Commerce (1)
- Environmental law--New York (State) (1)
- Forests and forestry--Research (1)
- Freshwater ecology (1)
- Governors (1)
- Public service employment (1)
- Public works--New York (State) (1)
- Recreation areas--New York (State) (1)
- Soil conservation--New York (State) (1)
- Trees--New York (State)--Growth (1)
- Vegetation surveys--New York (State) (1)
- Water conservation projects (1)
- Wetland conservation (1)
- Wetland ecology (1)
- Wetlands--New York (State) (1)
- Wildlife conservation--New York (State) (1)
- World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies--New York (State) (1)
- Youth--Employment (1)
- (-) Conservation of natural resources--New York (State) (17)
- United States. Office of Defense Transportation (3)
- New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation (2)
- New York State War Council. Office of War Training (2)
- United States. Office of Price Administration (2)
- New York (State). Executive Department (1)
- New York (State). Governor (1)
- United States. Federal Security Agency (1)
- United States. Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services (1)
- United States. War Manpower Commission (1)
- United States. Young Adult Conservation Corps (1)
Displaying 17 Finding Aids
Title
- Director's correspondence
Series Number
- A4407
Summary
- This series contains correspondence documenting the War Transportation Committee Director's efforts to regulate transportation resources. Issues discussed include: staggered hours for school and business operations; special bus regulation exemption requests; transportation to summer camps; and school transportation for athletes. Agencies for which correspondence is found include: Office of War Training; U.S. War Manpower Commission; U.S. Office of Price Administration; and U.S. Office of Defense Transportation. The status of transportation programs throughout the state is also found in this series.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Freshwater wetlands inventory maps
Series Number
- A0743
Summary
- This series consists of overlay maps (which coincide with U. S. Geographical survey quadrangles) that are products of a Division of Fish and Wildlife wetlands inventory project. Apparently created to compile a comprehensive statewide survey to seek out, identify, and collect data on state wetlands, the maps provide data on the location, size, plant composition, cover types, bogs, drainage links, channels, nearby lakes, and grid coordinates. Record are fragile, use is only with assistance of archivist.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Fish and Wildlife ( -1995)
Access Restrictions
- Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to adhesive sticking of sheets and possible damage to base maps.
Title
- War Council War Transportation Committee school bus route review and certificate renewal files
Series Number
- A4396
Summary
- As part of the effort to conserve transportation resources, the United States Office of Defense Transportation directed the War Transportation Committee to review school bus routes to ensure that buses were employed according to regulations designed to minimize school bus usage, while still providing adequate transportation for school children. This series contains correspondence, memoranda, maps, and forms documenting the War Transportation Committee's supervision and review of detailed plans of school bus routes.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Soil and Water Conservation Committee archived websites
Series Number
- B2518
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the public website of the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
Creator
- New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Bill files
Series Number
- L0237
Summary
- These files were compiled under the leadership of Bernard C. Smith, one of the State's principal architects of major legislation in the areas of environmental protection, conservation, and recreation. Files include legislation and supporting memoranda of virtually all aspects of environmental law, including land, air, and water resource management and protection; wildlife conservation; and regulation and enhancement of outdoor recreation.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Conservation and Recreation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Fish and Wildlife Management Board minutes
Series Number
- B2507
Summary
- The Fish and Wildlife Management Board is a citizen advisory board composed of representatives of county governments, landowners, and sportsmen charged with recommending and encouraging wildlife management and public access practices. This series consists of minutes of Fish and Wildlife Management Board meetings as well as correspondence relating to the Board and its duties.
Creator
- New York (State). Fish and Wildlife Management Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- School bus regulation exemption request correspondence
Series Number
- A4405
Summary
- As part of its duty to promote and ensure the efficient use of transportation resources, the War Transportation Committee (WTC) strictly limited school bus purchases and reviewed school bus usage to ensure that buses were employed according to regulations. This series contains correspondence between the WTC and local schools in which exemptions to school bus regulations were requested. The WTC's response and an explanation for its decision are usually found with each request.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Complaint correspondence file
Series Number
- A4404
Summary
- This series contains correspondence between the War Transportation Committee (WTC) and its subordinate organizations detailing complaints and problems regarding WTC programs and decisions, and documenting the committee's efforts to enforce both state and federal war-time energy and resource regulations. Issues include: charter bus regulation; school bus routes; gasoline ration allotment; and continuation of routes. Complaints include: parental concerns with bus stop proximity to homes; children's right to ride the school bus; gasoline rationing inequities; and cancellation of charter bus routes.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- General program subject files
Series Number
- A4408
Summary
- This series contains correspondence, memoranda, pamphlets, reports, and brochures pertaining to the War Transportation Committee (WTC) program and its efforts to conserve transportation resources. Topics include: school bus use limits; charter bus use; fuel allocation; automobile conservation hints; summer school bus requirements; industrial plants' staggered work hours; and new equipment purchase requests. Materials detailing the WTC's work with its various subcommittees and its advisory committee, as well as with the federal Office of Defense Transportation, are also found.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Saratoga Tree Nursery administrative records
Series Number
- 20991
Summary
- This series consists of microfilmed copies of the Saratoga Tree Nursery's genetic histories of trees grown at the nursery and subsequently transplanted in other locations. These records document the trees initially grown as seedlings at the nursery and subsequently distributed to public and private lands and landowners for conservation planting.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Lands and Forests. Bureau of Private Land Services. Saratoga Tree Nursery
Access Restrictions
- Restricted access: by appointment only.
Title
- Memorandum on conservation planning
Series Number
- B1523
Summary
- This series consists of a memorandum submitted to the New York State Planning Board in response to a request to supply views and recommendations for the scientific and educational utilization of selected state land as historical, biological, geological, and cultural "treasures." The memo highlights distinct localities, wildlife refuges and state conservation movements to reserve areas of the state as parks and preserves. Also included are letters requesting information and a reply.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- War Council War Transportation Committee charter, omni- , school, and summer camp bus application request tracking files
Series Number
- A4402
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
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Supervisory directives
Series Number
- A4403
Summary
- This series contains orders, regulations, and bulletins issued by organizations to which the War Transportation Committee was subordinate such as the New York State War Council, the federal Office of Defense Transportation, Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services, Office of Price Administration, and Federal Security Agency. They were used by the committee to guide its efforts in coordinating the conservation of transportation resources. Issues include rationing of fuel and rubber; bus, taxi, and automobile operations; and train regulations.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation annual reports of Young Adult Conservation Corps program
Series Number
- 19688
Summary
- The Young Adult Conservation Corps (YACC) sought to employ teams of unemployed 16-23 year-olds to work on needed conservation or human services projects. This series consists of the YACC annual reports for the years 1978-1979 and for 1980. The reports document the operation of the program and provide information on work projects completed; enrollee characteristics; profiles of both municipal and state projects; and program finances. Copies of news articles about the program and its accomplishments are also included.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Special charter bus permit request correspondence
Series Number
- A4398
Summary
- This series contains correspondence primarily between local war transportation administrators and the War Transportation Committee, which was responsible for promoting and ensuring the efficient use of transportation resources regarding the issuance of charter bus permits. These requests were usually for one-time-only trips. Often, letters from the organizations seeking the charter bus permits are found. Both types of correspondence detail the trip, destination, miles, date, time, type of bus, and reason for the trip.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor W. Averell Harriman central subject and correspondence files (microfilm version)
Series Number
- 13682_96
Summary
- The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; personnel administration; public safety; public utilities; and welfare.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Omnibus and charter bus route request files
Series Number
- A4395
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 correspondence, petitions, maps, and other documentation for each new service line request. Materials may include: a description of the route; days and times of service; necessity of the route; maps of proposed routes; and the committee's approval or denial of the request.
Creator
- New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.