Centennial Celebration Multimedia

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Thanks to the combined efforts from many Census Bureau Divisions, we are pleased to present the following Centennial Celebration multimedia offerings. Check back often to obtain the latest releases!

Please note, that in order to hear, view or watch the following items you may be required to download specific plug-in software for the various pieces to run properly on your computer. They can be downloaded for FREE via the links listed directly below. Enjoy!

REAL Audio	Apple Quicktime viewer
MP3	Windows Media Player

	George Burns + Gracie Allen- Soundbite from the 1940's - This was recorded in REAL Audio. You can hear: - The Census Anthem - created for the Centennial Celebration by the Census Chorale. - Casey Takes the Census- Originally a 78 RPM vinyl record, there are two versions of this memorable Irish census taker. You can choose from a digitally cleaned up version or the original> version, complete with bumps and scratches. Casey-1 and Casey-2 (unedited version) - Radio soundbites- from the Census Bureau's own radio station. The U.S. Census Bureau provides actualities for news releases, reports, and surveys. These sound bites are taken directly from the report authors. They are available in Real Audio for audition purposes and mp3 format for broadcast by clicking on the report title.
	Spotlight on the 1930's- View the Powerpoint Presentation that was made on April 11th. You must have Microsoft Powerpoint installed on your computer to view this presentation. Please note: This PPT file is large (18.04mb) and can take up to an hour to download on a 56K modem. Centennial digital photos - A selection of high-quality, downloadable digital photos covering the last 100 years of the Census Bureau - a wide variety of enumeration, data processing, and historical images.
	All videos are best viewed with an Apple Quicktime viewer. - The Census Centennial Timeline Video, produced by the Census Bureau's Videozone, a section of the Public Information Office. Other videos coming soon: Centennial Celebration Highlights - A condensed version of the day's events including soundbites from podium speakers, songs from the Census Bureau Chorale, and awards presentations. Will run approximately 5-10 minutes. From Inkwell To Internet - Since the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau has distinguished itself as a world leader in statistical science, cartography, and data processing. This video tells the story of the years leading up to the founding of the U.S. Census Bureau in 1902. Filmed historical recreations cover the period from the first census taken in 1790, to the establishment of the Bureau in 1902, to the most recent census in 2000, with a look toward the 21st century. Includes official introductions by Regional Directors. Runs approximately 12 minutes. The Census Anniversary Quilt - Created by Census Bureau employee Carol Briggs, the quilt chronicles the history of the Census Bureau as it parallels the history of our nation. Scenes depicted include colonial times, expanding industry, trade and transportation. Runs approximately 3 minutes.