AGENCY: District Court (First District : Cache County)

SERIES: 85173
TITLE: Naturalization record books
DATES: 1896-1929.
ARRANGEMENT: Entries are chronological by petition date. After 1906 they appear by case number, chronologically arranged by petition date in sequentially numbered volumes.

DESCRIPTION: These volumes contain documentation of the final steps of becoming a United States citizen. They include petitions for naturalization, certificates of citizenship, and accompanying documentation.

The first volume contains only certificates of citizenship, giving the date, applicant's name, former foreign residence, current residence, and signatures as well as a standardized summary of procedures. By 1903, the forms consisted of an applicant's affidavit and witness affidavits, as well as a certificate of citizenship. The forms also included the applicant's birthplace, date and court of declaration of intention, and date of admission to the United States.__ After 1906 more detailed federal forms were used. The petitions include individual's name, residence, occupation, birth date and place; the place from which emigrated, the date, proof of arrival, and vessel name; date and place of declaration of intention; wife's name, birthplace and residence; any previous petitions; and children's names, birthplaces, and residences. Witness affidavits are included and various corroborating documents are bound into the volumes along with the petitions, including declarations of intention, certificates of U.S. military service, certificates of arrival, witness depositions, etc.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1896 through 1929. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1896 through 1929. Retain in State Archives permanently.

All Formats: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition is based on the permanent genealogical value of these records.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public