This dissertation project will compare the 20th century migration experiences of southern whites and African Americans who moved to two midwestern cities, Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The key goals of the project are to identify and interpret three migration patterns-migration differentials, step migration and return migration-while paying special attention to how these patterns varied by race, urban setting and over time. The project will draw from a broad range of quantitative and documentary sources, including the Integrated Public Use Microdata Samples from U.S. censuses of 1910 through 1980. The main sources for city-level data are samples of county marriage records, which contain information on race, age, birthplace, occupation and residence for the bride and groom and their parents. Oral histories, newspapers, and organizational records will provide supplementary material.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9711863
Program Officer
Patricia White
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1997-08-01
Budget End
1999-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$6,990
Indirect Cost
Name
Carnegie-Mellon University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213