AGENCY: District Court (First District : Rich County)

SERIES: 30421
TITLE: Declaration of Intention record books
DATES: 1896-1922
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by declaration date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains bound volumes with forms used to document an individuals intent to become a naturalized citizen. Filing of a "declaration of intention to become a citizen" at least two years prior to applying for citizenship was the first step in the naturalization process.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 50 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

The records in this series have permanent historical value as documentation of individuals who initiated the process to become naturalized citizens.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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