AGENCY: Weber County (Utah). Probate Court

SERIES: 20786
TITLE: Declarations of intention record book
DATES: 1860-1866.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, although a few were inserted out of sequence.

DESCRIPTION: This book documents the first stage in becoming a United States citizen. To become a citizen, an individual normally filed a "declaration of intention to become a citizen" at least two years prior to applying for citizenship. Each declaration, recorded by the court clerk, gives the name of the individual, the date, and the country of origin combined with a statement that the individual has sworn his intention to become a U.S. citizen and renounce allegiance to his native country.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Declarations of intention, GRS-256

AUTHORIZED: 10/08/1998

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently and then microfilm.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the historical and genealogical research information on Utah residents.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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