American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1940-1945
Scope and Contents
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) provided the National Committee on Civilian Protection and the National Committee on Protective Construction with recommendations on building ideas for use in the defense effort. This series consists of building code studies, shelter construction materials, reports, correspondence and pamphlets regarding the role of building construction and maintenance for wartime protection. Walter D. Binger headed the Committees as National Chairman and Ernest P. Goodrich as National Vice Chairman in 1941. The two men switched positions in 1942, remaining there for the remainder of the war. The Committees advised the Secretary of War and were sanctioned by him to produce materials for wartime consideration.
Extent
1.5 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Dates
1940-1945
Creators
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons are required to use microfilm for those series for which it is available. Advance notice is required for using original material. Please contact us to arrange access.
Additional Description
Arrangement
The bulk of this series is arranged by committee; the rest is arranged alphabetically by material type.
Physical Location
31 Chambers St., Shelf 4079-4081
Existence and Location of Copies
This series is not microfilmed.