CBD conducted interviews with families in Atlanta, Boston, Washington, D.C., and other cities. The majority of the photographs in the collection are copies of originals sent to CBD, which she returned. Although CBD never completed the sociological and genealogical aspects of the study to her satisfaction, the papers contain significant information relating to family life, housing, occupations and salaries, religious affiliations, education, special interests, and political activities. Unfortunately, there are no interview notes included in the Papers. Variations in names observed throughout the finding aid are attributable to discrepancies and inconsistencies in the data itself.
Variations also occur for married women.
Errors of transcription occur on the index cards, charts, correspondence, and forms, and no effort has been made to establish consistency or uniformity. Bracketed information indicates alternative spellings, married names, or other plausible variations. The ordering of the series reflects CBD's working methodology, and the tools she used in compiling her book. Please notify the WebManager .