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Proposals (1960-2004, 0.25 linear feet) contain descriptions of the project proposed for each year, written by members of the faculty. Proposals are arranged chronologically, and not every year of the study is present.

Questionnaires (1952-2003, 2.25 linear feet) form the bulk of the records. The series contains the questionnaire used for each study. Most are blank, though a few surveys are filled out for 1953, 1958, and 1973. The series also includes supplemental material on the survey, such as correspondence, reports to respondents, evaluations of the effectiveness and accuracy of the survey, and analysis of the data. Common research topics included community life in an urban environment, family, politics, and race relations. The materials are arranged in chronological order.

Sampling Reports (1971-2000, 0.25 linear feet) consists of evaluations of the accuracy of the data collected. The majority of the reports are from 1990 to 2000, with a few reports from the 1970s.