Census Enumeration, 1990

File — Box: 6, Folder: 21

Scope and Contents

Memo from ILGWU exec asst Parrott to Mazur re comparison of census figures for 1980 vs 1988 showing increase in number of Americans living below the poverty level, January 18, 1990; memo to Mazur expressing concern about plans for combining all Asians into one category in 1990 census, dated January 5, 1987 (stamped received January 8, 1988); Daily News article re Commerce Dept. report on number of Asian-owned businesses in Manhattan in 1987, likely overcount of American Indian (Native American)-owned businesses, with cover note to Mazur from exec asst James Parrott observing likely significant undercount of Asian-owned businesses, need to challenge methodology, August 2, 1991; newspaper clippings from New York Times re growth of Asian population nationally, February 24, 1991, re diversity of Asian population hindering influence, June 25, 1989

Dates

1990

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The ILGWU Records, except for publications and materials produced for publication, are restricted. Materials created prior to twenty years from the current date are open to researchers only with prior written permission from the Director of the Kheel Center; materials created during the past twenty-years are closed; the minutes of the General Executive Board are closed. For more information contact the Kheel Center.