AGENCY: Lieutenant Governor

SERIES: 352
TITLE: Commission registers
DATES: i 1875-1938.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: These registers record all commissions of appointed officials. Elected officials were also required to receive their commissions from the governor following the canvass of election and their filing of an oath and any required bonds. Appointed volunteer board members and militia officers were likewise commissioned.

Entries in these volumes record the individual's name, office title, when and by whom commissioned, the location, the date of election or appointment, and the term or duration of the commission. Offices covered include territorial/state agencies and boards, 1875-1921; county officials 1875-1896 and then a listing again from 1906-1938; precinct officials 1875-1896; and municipal officials 1875-1895.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

The documents in this series document the actions of the governor in granting commissions. The documents have ongoing research value.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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