Excerpt from Report on the Census of Porto Rico, 1899
The Executive order for taking the census was issued September 8, 1899 (appendix I). An estimate of expenses was made on the basis of the probable population, and the execution of the field work by native Porto Ricans, on the lines followed in taking the census of Cuba, except that the supervisors were not brought to Washington.
Mr. Harrison Dingman, an experienced officer of the United States census, was selected as Assistant Director to superintend the field work, and left Washington with his office force September 30.
The division of the island into 917 enumeration districts and the appointment of the enumerators were finished November 6, and promptly on November 10 the enumeration was commenced. On December 20 it was completed, and on January 25, 1900, Mr. Dingman and party left Porto Rico for Washington, arriving January 30.
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Excerpt from Report on the Census of Porto Rico, 1899
The Executive order for taking the census was issued September 8, 1899 (appendix I). An estimate of expenses was made on the basis of the probable population, and the execution of the field work by native Porto Ricans, on the lines followed in taking the census of Cuba, except that the supervisors were not brought to Washington.
Mr. Harrison Dingman, an experienced officer of the United States census, was selected as Assistant Director to superintend the field work, and left Washington with his office force September 30.
The division of the island into 917 enumeration districts and the appointment of the enumerators were finished November 6, and promptly on November 10 the enumeration was commenced. On December 20 it was completed, and on January 25, 1900, Mr. Dingman and party left Porto Rico for Washington, arriving January 30.
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Excerpt from Report on the Census of Porto Rico, 1899
Ruins of sugar mill destroyed by hurricane of August 8, 1899. Anasco 140 Cocoanut farm in Mayaguez Gathering cocoanuts Agricultural implements 146 Orange grove in Mayaguez 146 City of San Juan (south half)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of the 1899 census of Puerto Rico, conducted under the direction of the United States census, following the end of the Spanish-American War. The work provides the reader with an in-depth examination of the island's population, including its size, age distribution, education levels, and occupational breakdowns. Readers will also find invaluable insights into Puerto Rico's history, geography, and government structure, alongside important comparative statistics and historical context. Beyond the wealth of demographic and socioeconomic data, the book sheds light on the intricate relationship between Puerto Rico and its colonizers, offering a nuanced perspective on the region's past and its path moving forward. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333026974_0
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