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Researching Your Asian Roots For Chinese Americans, Sheau-Yueh J. Chao
Researching Your Asian Roots For Chinese Americans, Sheau-Yueh J. Chao
Publications and Research
This article was revised from the author's invited lecture presented at the American Librarians Association Annual Conference of the Reference and User Services (RUSA) Meeting in the Local History Section in San Francisco, June 2001. It includes an introduction to the history of Chinese surnames, types and functions of Chinese genealogical records, problems in Chinese genealogical research, and how to conduct a typical Chinese-American genealogical research with examples for further research.
Hispanic Citizenship, Registration, And Voting Patterns In Comparative Perspective During The 2000 Presidential Elections, Laird Bergad
Hispanic Citizenship, Registration, And Voting Patterns In Comparative Perspective During The 2000 Presidential Elections, Laird Bergad
Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies
Introduction: This study examines citizenship, registration, and voting patterns of Latinos during the 2000 presidential elections.
Methods: Data on Latinos and other racial/ethnic groups were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, reorganized for public use by the Minnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota, IPUMSusa. Cases in the dataset were weighted and analyzed to produce population estimates.
Results: The participation rates among potential Hispanic voters who were citizens of the U.S. 18 years of age and older were the lowest of any of the major racial/ethnic groups in the nation during the 2000 presidential elections as well as …
Antonio Jose De Sucre (1745-1830), Janet Butler Munch
Antonio Jose De Sucre (1745-1830), Janet Butler Munch
Publications and Research
Antonio Jose de Sucre was a military leader and statesman in the 19th century Spanish American independence movement against Spain.
Comparative Income Distribution Patterns Among Hispanic Households In New York City, Census 2000, Laird Bergad
Comparative Income Distribution Patterns Among Hispanic Households In New York City, Census 2000, Laird Bergad
Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies
Introduction: This study examines demographic and socioeconomic aspects of the Latino population of the New York City area in the year 2000.
Methods: Data on Latinos and other racial/ethnic groups were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, reorganized for public use by the Minnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota, IPUMSusa. Cases in the dataset were weighted and analyzed to produce population estimates.
Results: Household income distribution data found in the 2000 U.S. census revealed a pattern of stark differentiation in New York City among the three principal racial/ethnic groups: Whites, African-Americans, and Hispanics or Latinos. Additionally, within …