

Members of the public can help refine the name index for better accuracy and easier access to the records, using a transcription feature that will be available on the 1950 Census website. The National Archives used an optical character recognition and artificial intelligence tool to extract the handwritten names from the 1950 Census population schedules and provide a first draft of the name index for public use. WASHINGTON, FebruWhen the National Archives and Records Administration releases the 1950 Census records on April 1, 2022, people will have the opportunity to make a direct contribution to the nation’s history by participating in a transcription project to help improve accuracy of the records.


By Editorial Staff | National Archives News
