March 2012 Archives

USA Today has an informative article about the 1940 U.S. Census. The Census contains a wealth of data that will be publicly available for the first time on Monday, April 2.

Genealogists, historians, and curious family members looking for info on loved ones from 72 years ago are sure to be digging through the records at a special National Archives Web site.

The type of information that will be available--people's addresses, occupations, income, marital status, etc.--is protected by law for 72 years after the census is taken. Detailed records of the latest census, taken in 2010, will not become public until 2082!

Kudos to University of Maryland Baltimore County's Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery for digitizing the Hughes Company Glass Negatives Collection. The collection offers a unique view on Baltimore history, with images of people, buildings, industry, and more. As you peruse the photos, if you recognize a person, place, or thing, you can contact the library to share your knowledge and contribute to this lively history project.


Image source: The Photography Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County,
Hughes Company Glass Negatives Collection, Accession no. P75-54-1254g