State Library Hosts 1950 Census Workshop

 Our only quibble is that it is being held on May 20, almost 2 months after the census release.

'Swinging into the 1950s!'

Upcoming talk on the 1950 census

 

On Friday, May 20, the Indiana State Library is hosting a free one-day library conference, Government Information Day 2022. One of this year’s conference sessions is a talk by Indiana State Library Genealogy Division supervisor Jamie Dunn and State Data Center librarian Katie Springer titled “Swinging into the 1950s! NARA Releases the 1950 Census.” This 55-minute presentation - including a Q&A - will explain all the unique features detailed in the release of 1950 U.S. census.

In April, the National Archives will release the 1950 census records to the public, 72 years after census day. Information found within the census traditionally has served as a valuable resource for genealogists. Dunn and Springer will provide a clear overview of what is and what is not included in census, and how genealogists can utilize this information in their own research. Their program will aid librarians who interact with genealogy patrons or have a personal interest in family history.

The talk will take place Friday, May 20 at 1:30 PM in the History Reference Room at the Indiana State Library. Click here to register to attend Government Information Day 2022. To learn more on the other sessions at GID22, please see the library’s page on the conference here.