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Year
1950
Place
Tompkins County, Ithaca
Census Scope
ED 41 Sheet 25C #18
Serial No.
472

Location

Address
116 Oak Ave
Building Record
116 Oak Ave Ithaca (as of 1899)
1 Oak Ave Ithaca
Locality
Ithaca (City)
Institution Name
Gamma Alpha
Institution Type
Fraternity House

Household Data

Live on Farm
blank
Item 4
Check the box if the response is yes. Note: This information should only be entered once for the family/household.
Live on 3 or More Acres
blank
Item 5
Check the box if the response is yes.
Agriculture Questionnaire No.
blank
Item 6
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.

Name

Last Name
Hopkins
Item 7
Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
First Name
Lemar
Item 7
Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
Middle Name
blank
Item 7
Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
Title
blank
Item 7
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Suffix
blank
Item 7
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Relation

Relation to Head
Student
Item 8
Enter what you see on the census. If this field is blank enter the word Blank so you can save it.
Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “relation to head is ____” in the notes field.

Personal Description

Race
W - WhiteItem 9
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Sex
M - MaleItem 10
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Age
24
Item 11
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. For children that are less than one year of age with their birth month listed on the census, skip to the Age (Month) field and select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
Birth Month
blankEnter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. A child that is less than one year of age will have their birth month listed. If the age is entered this way on the census, select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
Marital Status
Nev - Never MarriedItem 12
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.

Place of Birth & Naturalization

Place of Birth
Oklahoma
Item 13
Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
Foreign Born
blank
There is no corresponding field on the census. Check the box if the individual was not born in the United States and does not have the designation “AP” under Naturalization.
Naturalization
blankItem 14
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.

For Persons 14 Years of Age and Over

Activity Last Week
Ot - OtherItem 15
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Any Work Last Week
Yes
Item 16
Check the box if the response is yes.
Seeking Work
blank
Item 17
Check the box if the response is yes.
Employed but Temporarily Absent
blank
Item 18
Check the box if the response is yes.
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census
20
Item 19
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999.
Occupation
Blank
Item 20a
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave the default “None.” If, however, the industry is not blank or there is some other indicator of an occupation enter the word “Blank” to indicate that there was an occupation.
Industry
blank
Item 20b
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Worker Class
blankItem 20c
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Occupation Code
VVV
Item C
This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a three-digit industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation and industry codes are numbers except in the case of unreported occupations and industries which are assigned the code: “VVV.” The worker class code is a number from 1 to 4. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
Industry Code
VVV
Item C
This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
Worker Class Code
1
Item C
This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.

Additional

Notes
Occupation marked "?" on census. Income in sample questions entered as "?" for Wages and Interest, etc.
If you find additional or conflicting information about the person such as a different name spelling or address, include the information as written by the enumerator in the relevant field(s) and enter the alternative information here and its source. If you checked the city directory, include the year, i.e., The address in the 1919 City Directory is _______.
*Important - the information in the notes field will become public.

Sample Questions

The following questions pertain to persons whose names appear on the line numbers requiring sample question responses.

Residence 1949

Same House
blank
Item 21
Check the box if the response is yes.
On a Farm
blank
Item 22
Check the box if the response is yes.
Same County
blank
Item 23
Check the box if the response is yes.
County or Nearest Place
Payne
Item 24a
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
State or Country
Oklahoma
Item 24b
Enter what you see on the census, spelling out any abbreviations. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.

Place of Birth of Father/Mother

Place of Birth - Father
United States
Item 25a
Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
Place of Birth - Mother
United States
Item 25b
Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.

Education

Highest Grade of School Attended
C5Item 26
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Finished Grade
Yes
Item 27
Check the box if the response is yes.
Attended School
Yes
Check the box if the response is yes.

Income for this Person in 1949

Weeks Seeking Work in 1949
blank
Item 29
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Weeks Worked in 1949
12
Item 30
Enter the number of weeks on the census. If that is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge. If the field contains 0 (zero) on the census, enter the 0 (zero) on HistoryForge.
Wages or Salary
blankItem 31a
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
Own Business, Practice, or Farm
blankItem 31b
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
Interest, Dividends, Veteran's Allowances, Pensions, Rents, Other
blankItem 31c
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.

Income of Family Members in 1949

Wages or Salary
blankItem 32a
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
Own Business, Practice, or Farm
blankItem 32b
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
Interest, Dividends, Veteran's Allowances, Pensions, Rents, Other
blankItem 32c
Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.

For Men

Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces in WWII
Yes
Item 33a
Check the box if the response is yes.
Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces in WWI
blank
Item 33b
Check the box if the response is yes.
Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces Present/Another Time
blank
Item 33c
Check the box if the response is yes.

Additional Sample Questions

The rest of this form pertains to the person whose name appears on the last line requiring sample question responses.

If This Person Worked Last Year

Entry in Items 20a-c
blank
Item 34
Check the box if the response is yes.
Last Occupation
blank
Item 35a
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Last Industry
blank
Item 35b
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Last Worker Class
blankItem 35c
Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.

If Ever Married

Married More than Once
blank
Item 36
Check the box if the response is yes.
Years Since (Last) Married, Widowed, Divorced, or Separated
blank
Item 37
Enter the number of years on the census or check the box for less than one year.
Less Than 1 Year
blank
Check the box if the response is yes.

For Women

No. Children Born
blank
Item 38
Enter the number of children on the census. If none, leave the field blank on HistoryForge.

Other Family Members

Name	Sex	Age	Relation	Occupation
Webster, Harold F	Male	30	Student	Assistant Teacher
Hall, Henry K	Male	25	Student	Physical Chemistry Research
Aines, Philip D	Male	25	Student	None
Kane, Evan O	Male	25	Student	Research Assistant
Clower, Dan F	Male	22	Student	Research Assistant
Owen, Oliver S	Male	29	Student	None
Mowrey, Leland C	Male	23	Student	None
Branton, Cecil	Male	32	Student	Assistant Professor Animal Husbandry
Burrage, Robert H	Male	30	Student	Research Assistant
Christensen, James R	Male	24	Student	Assistant Teacher
Steele, Earl L	Male	26	Student	Physics Teacher
Millard, William R	Male	30	Student	None
Heidrick, Lee E	Male	29	Student	Research Assistant
Kunkel, Harriott O	Male	27	Student	Ass't Teacher
Dam, Cecil F	Male	26	Student	Physics Teacher
Moreno, Rodolfo W	Male	28	Student	Research
Fry, Wayne L	Male	27	Student	Teaching Assistant
Rasmusen, Benjamin A	Male	23	Student	Farm Helper
Schiffmacher, Edward R	Male	25	Student	Instructor
Sloan, Miner J	Male	25	Student	Research Assistant
Turner, Ernest C	Male	22	Student	Research Assistant
Millard, Harriet L	Female	31	Lodger's Wife	Sales Clerk