Computers in Historical/Architectural Research

Hands on data session

Step 1: Examination of the data and design of the dataset

Dataset to be created: Lancaster Townnship 1825 Tax

Example of Tax List Data Sheet Showing Column Headings (PDF format)

What are the fields that we will input?

Are there calculated fields...if so how do we create them?

Final version of Lancaster, 1825 fields.

Step 2: Create the Lancaster 1825 tax list

Download the prepared structure file: Lancaster 1825 Tax List
Note: Cases 1-16, which correspond to the first page of the tax list have been entered as a guide.

Enter the cases for Lancaster from your supplied handout.

When finished please save the file on your computer. Use the file name Lanc_1825.xls (the directory should be My Documents).

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Math Sciences, University of Delaware

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