AGENCY: District Court (First District : Rich County)

SERIES: 30423
TITLE: Naturalization Record
DATES: 1896-1904
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by application date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains a volume of pre-printed forms used to record certificates of citizenship for applicants who had met the necessary requirements. The forms record such information as application date, applicant name, place of foreign origin, current place of residence, and the signature of the judge granting 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 legal status of individuals who were granted citizenship. The records also have high genealogical value.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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