The 1940 Census Introduction

A general overview of the 1940 census as the "permanent inventory of the nation," this film emphasizes the responsibility of all citizens to participate. It review the three main parts of the census, including the population, agriculture, and housing schedules, and delves into the background of the census and the reasons behind the questions. The duties of the enumerators are also reviewed, highlighting the three major principles of accuracy, complete coverage, and confidential answers.
For more information about the 1940 Census, and to use it as a research tool, visit http://1940census.archives.gov/

Transcript (PDF): http://archives.gov/social-media/transcripts/transcript-1940-census-introduction.pdf

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