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Sociology

1954

Nebraska

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Farm Family Housing Needs And Preferences In Nebraska, Virginia Y. Trotter, Margaret I. Liston Jun 1954

Farm Family Housing Needs And Preferences In Nebraska, Virginia Y. Trotter, Margaret I. Liston

Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station

This bulletin reports the results of a survey of Nebraska farm family preferences, activities and possessions as they are related to housing needs. The study was part of a cooperative research project for the improvement of farm family housing in the North Central Region. The purpose of the study in Nebraska was three-fold: (1) To interpret the housing needs of farm families of the state in terms of: (a) some of the physical characteristics of the farm dwellings currently occupied; (b) features farm families would like in a new house if they were building one; (c) activities carried on in …


An Analysis Of Divorce In Nebraska, Kenneth L. Cannon Jan 1954

An Analysis Of Divorce In Nebraska, Kenneth L. Cannon

Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station

Each year the State of Nebraska compiles and publishes a considerable amount of data on marriage and divorce. An analysis of these data-such as a study of the extent, increase, and rate of divorce-offers a factual basis for determining how the family is faring in certain important aspects. Some indication of the probabilities of divorce may also be gained. The areas in a state where family breakdown is least and most pronounced may be located, and by comparing these areas, factors associated with high rates of divorce may be determined. The location of the areas may point out where research …