AGENCY: District Court (Seventh District : Grand County)

SERIES: 26195
TITLE: Naturalization records
DATES: 1896-1929.
ARRANGEMENT: Generally chronological.

DESCRIPTION: These books contain completed federal naturalization forms. These petitions are filed by individuals declaring their intention to become U.S. citizens and who have met the residency requirements to make formal application for U.S. citizenship. A petition is the final step in becoming a United State citizen. It includes the the individual's name, residence, occupation, birth date and place; the place emigrated from; date and place of arrival, and vessel name; date and court of declaration of intention; spouse's name, birthplace, and residence; children's names, birth dates, birthplaces, and residences; and any previous applications filed. Also included are the affidavits of two witnesses, the oath of allegiance, and a court order admitting the person to citizenship.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Petitions for naturalization, GRS-276

AUTHORIZED: 06/18/2013

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently.

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

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

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series has permanent historical value as documentation of the naturalization of individuals in Grand County and the work handled by the district court.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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