AGENCY: District Court (First District : Rich County)

SERIES: 30422
TITLE: Naturalization Petition and Record
DATES: 1907-1925
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by petition date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains a volume of pre-printed forms used to record applications of individuals to become citizens. The form records such information as applicant name, current place of residence, date and place of birth, date of arrival in the United States, and the names of wife and children. The form also includes affidavits attesting to the applicant's character, an oath of allegiance signed by the applicant, and an order signed by the judge granting citizenship. Once the order was signed, the applicant could receive a certificate of citizenship.

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 primary documentation of the the naturalization of individuals.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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