- Release of the 1930 U.S. Census
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration will release
the 1930 Federal population census for the first time on April 1,
2002. At that time, the microfilmed copies will be available for
research at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, at
13 of the National Archives regional facilities across the nation,
and through the National Archives rental program.
The 1930 census is the 15th Federal census mandated by the U.S.
Constitution, which states, "The actual Enumeration shall be made
within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the
United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in
such Manner as they shall by Law direct...".
The 1930 census consists of 2,667 rolls of population schedules
and 1,587 rolls of Soundex indexes for 12 southern states,
totaling 4,254 rolls. Even though the statistical summaries
collected by enumerators are made public shortly after the census
is taken, information on individuals and families is restricted by
law for privacy reasons for 72 years. [92 Stat. 915; Public Law
95-416; October 5, 1978].
For a complete listing of National Archives locations and opening
times, check the web site at
http://www.nara.gov/genealogy/genindex.html#regional/
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