THIST 440 Black Labor in America: Demographics
Accompanying research guide for THIST 440 Black Labor in America
Census Demographics
UW Databases
- Explore Census Data This link opens in a new windowCensus and survey data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas.
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
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Maps and reports based on U.S. Census and other data sources, 1790 to present. - Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new window
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Fully searchable and downloadable edition of the standard source for facts about American history. Allows customized tables and spreadsheets.
Other Resources
- Census ReporterProvides census data, tables, and visualizations for most current year.
- Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)For raw data from 1790 to 1970, historical Census information can be downloaded from the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).
- National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS)Provides free access to historical Census information (1906-2017). Note: this resource requires user registration, but registration is free and immediate.
- United States CensusGovernment portal for data produced by the United States Census Bureau.
Historical Delineation Files
Metropolitan, micropolitan, and related statistical area historical delineation files:
Supplemental Reports
- Detailed Occupation and Employed Persons by Race and Sex in the United States: 19701970 Census of Population, Supplementary Report
- Detailed Industry of Employed Persons by Race and Sex for the United States: 19701970 Census of Population, Supplementary Report
Publications
- Monthly labor review, 1918-present
Publishes in-depth articles on labor subjects, current labor statistics, information about current labor contracts, and book reviews. - State and metropolitan area data book
Call Number: Reference HA202 .S84
Publication Date: 1979
Contains data similar to that found in the County and City Databook, but on the state and MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Areas) levels
The Historical Statistics of the United States by Call Number: Reference HA202 .H57 2006This quantitative history is composed of statistical tables plus interpretive essays that contextualize the data.
Other Local Data
- Data Mapping Washington Labor and Civil Rights HistoryUsing the new tools of digital history, this project explores the dimensions of race, politics, and social movements in Washington State.
Statistics Resources
- ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
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Index to governmental and private statistical data.