WLS Codebooks
Note: Codebooks contain frequency data from the private data release. For some variables, these differ from the frequencies in the public release. Variables that differ between the public and private versions include "(not available on public release)" as part of the variable description, or a note indicating the difference between the public and private versions.
1964 - Job History
mlst64 Military service status
ocx64 1950 Census Occupation code for graduate's occupation
sitr64 Occupation by general category
occlx6 Occupation class for graduate's occupation
ocsx64 1950 Duncan's SEI score for graduate's occupation
ocpx64 1950 NORC Prestige score for graduate's occupation
wkstf6 Current work status for female graduates
NOTE: The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in fact refer to
the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
NOTE: See Appendix E - COR074e for 1950 Census occupation codes.
mlst64: Military service status.
Data source: Parent Respondent
Collected in: 1964
Mode: mail
Source variables: M5
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| -3 | MALE NONRESPONDENT OR NA | 613 | 0 | 613 |
| -2 | 0 | 5326 | 5326 | |
| 1 | Has served | 2005 | 0 | 2005 |
| 2 | Has not served | 1630 | 0 | 1630 |
| 3 | Now serving; active duty | 453 | 0 | 453 |
| 4 | Now serving; National Guard or Reserves | 169 | 0 | 169 |
| 5 | No Data | 121 | 0 | 121 |
ocx64: 1950 Census Occupation code for graduate's occupation.
Data source: Parent Respondent
Collected in: 1964
Mode: mail
Source variables: 3
Revisions: Updated 10/06
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| -3 | NONRESPONDENT OR NOT ASCERTAINED | 801 | 1758 | 2559 |
| -2 | 52 | 217 | 269 | |
| 1 - 54 | 685 | 898 | 1583 | |
| 55 - 138 | 674 | 1006 | 1680 | |
| 140 - 197 | 569 | 928 | 1497 | |
| 199 - 399 | 1153 | 356 | 1509 | |
| 400 - 505 | 1057 | 163 | 1220 | |
Note: When using the 1964 occupation variables from the 1964 follow-up
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074e for 1950 Census occupation codes.
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074e for 1950 Census occupation codes.
sitr64: Occupation by general category.
Data source: Parent Respondent
Collected in: 1964
Mode: mail
Source variables: 3
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| -3 | NONRESPONDENT (RS64 = 5 or 7) OR OCCUPATION NOT REPORTED (0CX64 = 499) | 801 | 1758 | 2559 |
| -2 | 488 | 270 | 758 | |
| 1 | Not codeable | 657 | 39 | 696 |
| 2 | Legal Authority | 56 | 5 | 61 |
| 3 | Finance and records | 323 | 1731 | 2054 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 782 | 138 | 920 |
| 5 | Transportation | 260 | 1 | 261 |
| 6 | Extraction | 236 | 5 | 241 |
| 7 | Building and maintenance | 551 | 109 | 660 |
| 8 | Commerce | 451 | 158 | 609 |
| 9 | Aesthetics and entertainment | 49 | 128 | 177 |
| 10 | Education and research | 241 | 497 | 738 |
| 11 | Health and welfare | 96 | 487 | 583 |
Note: When using the 1964 occupation variables from the 1964 follow-up
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074b for Theoretical Situs Location
of Selected Occupations.
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074b for Theoretical Situs Location
of Selected Occupations.
occlx6: Occupation class for graduate's occupation.
Data source: Parent Respondent
Collected in: 1964
Mode: mail
Source variables: 3
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| -3 | NONRESPONDENT; NO RESPONSE IN 1964 (RS64 = 5 Or 7) OR OCCUPATION NOT REPORTED (OCX64 = 499) | 801 | 1758 | 2559 |
| -2 | 431 | 268 | 699 | |
| 1 | Professionals, technical and kindred workers (OCX64 = 001-057) | 700 | 922 | 1622 |
| 2 | Managers, officials and proprietors, except farm (OCX64 = 060-123) | 331 | 37 | 368 |
| 3 | Sales workers (OCX64 = 144-156) | 221 | 127 | 348 |
| 4 | Clerical and kindred workers (OCX64 = 124-143) | 284 | 1730 | 2014 |
| 5 | Craftsmen, foremen and kindred workers in building and maintenance industries | 280 | 1 | 281 |
| 6 | Craftsmen, foremen and kindred workers in manufacturing industries (OCX64 = 157-233 and SITR64 = 04) | 197 | 10 | 207 |
| 7 | Craftsmen, foremen and kindred workers not in building, maintenance or manufacturing (OCX64 = 157-233 and SITR64 = 04 or 07) | 34 | 6 | 40 |
| 8 | Operatives and kindred workers in manufacturing industries (OCX64 = 234-368 and SITR64 = 04) | 454 | 115 | 569 |
| 9 | Operatives and kindred workers except manufacturing (OCX64 = 234-368 and SITR64 = 04) | 285 | 6 | 291 |
| 10 | Service workers including private household (OCX64 = 369-404) | 122 | 322 | 444 |
| 11 | Laborers, except farm and mine, in manufacturing industries (OCX64 = 409-497 and SITR64 = 04) | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 12 | Laborers not in farming, mining or manufacturing (OCX64 = 409-497 and SITR64 = 04) and laborers with industry not specified (OCX64 = -2) | 93 | 1 | 94 |
| 13 | Farmers and farm managers (OCX64 = 058-059) | 177 | 1 | 178 |
| 14 | Farm laborers and foremen (OCX64 = 405-408) | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| 95 | Peace Corps (OCX64 = 505) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 96 | Military (OCX64 = 502-504) | 445 | 18 | 463 |
| 97 | Unemployed or retired | 57 | 2 | 59 |
ocsx64: 1950 Duncan's SEI score for graduate's occupation.
Data source: Parent Respondent
Collected in: 1964
Mode: mail
Source variables: 3
Revisions: Updated 10/06
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| -3 | NONRESPONDENT (RS64 = 5 or 7) OR OCCUPATION NOT REPORTED (OCX64 = 499) | 801 | 1758 | 2559 |
| -2 | 935 | 289 | 1224 | |
| 3 - 21 | 1027 | 365 | 1392 | |
| 22 - 44 | 851 | 978 | 1829 | |
| 45 - 61 | 516 | 1339 | 1855 | |
| 62 - 84 | 765 | 596 | 1361 | |
| 85 - 96 | 96 | 1 | 97 | |
Note: When using the 1964 occupation variables from the 1964 follow-up
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074e for 1950 Census occupation codes with
SEI and NORC scores
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074e for 1950 Census occupation codes with
SEI and NORC scores
ocpx64: 1950 NORC Prestige score for graduate's occupation.
Data source: Parent Respondent
Collected in: 1964
Mode: mail
Source variables: 3
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| -3 | NONRESPONDENT (RS64 = 5 or 7) OR OCCUPATION NOT REPORTED (OCX64 = 499) | 801 | 1758 | 2559 |
| -2 | 52 | 217 | 269 | |
| 2 | Peace Corps | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Student | 379 | 51 | 430 |
| 4 | Unemployed or retired | 57 | 2 | 59 |
| 5 | Military and other enlisted persons | 306 | 11 | 317 |
| 6 | Military non-commissioned officers | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| 7 | Military commissioned officers | 119 | 6 | 125 |
| 28 - 59 | 1054 | 421 | 1475 | |
| 60 - 69 | 845 | 1069 | 1914 | |
| 70 - 74 | 608 | 1206 | 1814 | |
| 75 - 84 | 725 | 583 | 1308 | |
| 85 - 93 | 23 | 0 | 23 | |
Note: When using the 1964 occupation variables from the 1964 follow-up
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074e for 1950 Census occupation codes with
SEI and NORC score
postcards, please note the variable for current work status for
females (WKSTF6). The occupation coded for females in 1964 may in
fact refer to the most recent job held and does not necessarily refer
to a job held in 1964. We are fairly confident that the occupation
coded for males does refer to a 1964 job.
See Appendix E - COR074e for 1950 Census occupation codes with
SEI and NORC score
wkstf6: Current work status for female graduates.
Data source: Parent Respondent
Collected in: 1964
Mode: mail
Source variables: F3
Revisions: Updated 10/06
| Frequencies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
| -3 | FEMALE NONRESPONDENT OR NA | 0 | 926 | 926 |
| -2 | 4991 | 0 | 4991 | |
| 2 | Has not worked | 0 | 210 | 210 |
| 3 | Has worked | 0 | 2480 | 2480 |
| 4 | Is now working | 0 | 1710 | 1710 |