Description
Relates to demographic, educational, racial, recreational, cultural, religious, medical,
legal, and governmental aspects of society; urban and rural trends; and the role of the
family. Reports published under the title
Recent Social Trends in the United States (New
York, 1933)
Background
The discussion of the project and the preliminary work were initiated in September 1929.
Funds to support the studies were appropriated by the Rockefeller Foundation in November
1929, and were administrated by the Social Science Research Council in New York City.
Extent
10 manuscript boxes
4.2 linear feet)
Restrictions
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.
Availability
Collection open for research.