APPENDIX B: HOLDEN 1940 CENSUS (BILL PHILLIPS’ ANALYSIS)

I. Homes

Number of homes:

Honeymoon Heights: 15

Winston: 45

Lucerne: “Gettysburg” 41, “Lee’s Camp” 18

Value of Homes Range:

Honeymoon Heights: $500 to $2500 (avg $1050)

Winston: $300 to $2300 (avg $900)

Lucerne: (rental) $15/month

II. Population

Overall:

Total: 583

Honeymoon Heights: 37

Winston: 172

Dorms: 328

Staff Housing: 46

(Lucerne: 171)

Employees:

Total: 463

Honeymoon Heights: 16

Winston: 50

Dorms: 328

Staff Housing: 15

Children:

Total: 85

Honeymoon Heights: 6

Winston: 65

Staff Housing: 14

Lucerne: 48

III. Jobs Summary

Mine (Underground):

Miner: 78, Powderman/Blaster: 2, Mucker: 69, Hoistman/Cage Tender: 7, Grizzley: 15, Motorman: 5, Driller: 22, Brakeman: 2, Nipper: 19, Timberman: 3

Mill (Surface):

Ore Handler: 1, Flotation Mill: 1, Mill Operator: 11, Ball Mill Operator: 1, Mill Oiler: 1, Mill Worker/Helper: 13

Other:

Blacksmith: 16, Laborer: 15, Mechanic: 8, Warehouseman: 3, Machinist: 5, Carpenter: 9, Electrician: 4, Tram: 2, Truck Driver: 9, Tractor Driver: 1

Dining Hall/Restaurant:

Chef: 1, Vegetable Cutter: 1, Cook: 3, Meat Cutter: 1, Baker: 2, Lunch Maker: 1, Waiter: 9, Dish Washer: 4, Fountain Lunch: 5

Recreation:

Recreation: 2, Pinsetter: 5, Motion Picture Operator: 1

General Office:

Assayer/Chemist: 4, Metallurgist: 2, Engineer: 15, Geologist: 1, Timekeeper/Steno/Accountant: 15, School Teacher: 2, Barber: 1, Doctor/Nurse: 2, Dental: 2

IV. Age and Employment Status

Average Age:

Honeymoon Heights: 28

Winston: 32.5

Dorms: 33

Staff Housing: 40

Lucerne: 30

Oldest:

Honeymoon Heights: 38

Winston Camp: 59

Dorms: 63

Staff Housing: 54

Lucerne: 54

Unemployed in 1939 (entire community): 54

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