I don't normally pass much stuff on but, thought this might be of interest to some... Please no flames. Sue >>> T O D A Y ' S S O U R C E S <<< ____________________________________________________________ Be patient. If any phone number is incorrect call (area code)555-1212 and request the new listing. 1. Census Schedules Available to the Public - ----------------------------------------- National Archives and Records Service Reference Services Branch 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408 202-501-5400 The United States population census records contain a wealth of information about people. They are useful in learning about one's ancestors and about local social and economic conditions at various times in history. Microfilm copies of the original population schedules, form 1790 through 1920 are open to the public at the National Archives and its regional center and at many libraries in various parts of the United States. Most now have facilities for making paper copies from the microfilm. 2. Census Statistical Areas Committees - ------------------------------------ Census statistical areas committees consist of local data users with an interest in the census statistical areas programs. These committees exist in all metropolitan statistical areas and some other counties. The committee memberships represent the data users within the community by including planners, representatives from the business community, government agencies, the media, minority organizations, and neighborhood associations. The local census statistical areas committees play an important part in defining geographic statistical areas. The committees recommend or approve the boundaries for statistical reporting units. Each local committee selects a cennus statistical areas key person as a liaison between the Bureau of the Census and the committee for these programs. For the key person in your area, contact the Census Bureau regional office nearest you. 3. Census Telephone Contacts - -------------------------- Data User Services Division Customer Services Bureau of the Census U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC 20233 301-457-4100 "Telephone Contacts for Data Users" is free from the Census Bureau. 4. Census Tract/Block Numbering Area Outline Maps - ----------------------------------------------- Customer Services Israseb Data User Services DivisioS Bureau of the Ceussis Washington, DC 20233 301-457-4100 These maps shoss census truct/block numbering area boundaries and numbers and the features and feature usmes underlying these boundaries (for example, the boundaries and names of counties, cosuty subdivisions, and places). The scale of the maps are determined such that the number of map sheets for each area are minimal, but vary by area. For densely settled areas, where the census tract/block numbering area numbers and boundary feasures cannot be shown, the Census Bureau issues insets at a larger scale. These snaps are available in both electrostatic plotter version and a printed version. Data users who do not wish to wait for the printed maps can purchase these maps from the Census Bureau for a fee. Data users who want printed maps can purchase the printed maps from the Superintendent of Documents. 5. Clearinghouse for Census Data Services - --------------------------------------- Customer Services Branch Data User Services Division Bureau of the Census Washington, DC 20233 301-457-4100 The National Clearinghouse for Census Data Services is a referral service for users needing special assistance is obtaining and using statistical data and related products prepared by the Censsus Bureau. Organizations registered with the Clearinghouse offer assistance ranging from informational services, such as seminars or workshops, to technical services such as providing tape copies or performing geocoding. A list is available.