Changes Between the 1950 and 1960 Occupation and Industry Classifications, with Detailed Adjustments of 1950 Data to the 1960 Classifications. Technical Paper 18.

Adjustments made between 1950 and 1960 in the census data classification systems are described in detail. Tables present (1) detailed occupations for 1960 and their 1950 counterparts, showing the 1950 data for both classification systems, and 1960 data for the 1960 classification system, (2) detailed industries for 1960 and their 1950 counterparts, showing 1950 data for both classification systems, and the 1960 data for the 1960 classification system, (3) industry categories for 1950 in the operative and nonfarm laborer major groups not previously shown separately, according to the 1960 occupational classification, by sex, for employed persons, and (4) persons employed in 1950 shown by the 1960 Detailed Industry Classification System. Comprehensive technical explanations are provided in Tables 1 and 2. (Not available in hard copy due to marginal legibility of original document). (CH)