Returns of naturalization, 1885-1931.

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Returns of naturalization, 1885-1931.

St 1885, c 345, which extended the state naturalization function from the Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court to district, police, and municipal courts (s 1), required each clerk of court to submit an annual listing of citizens naturalized to the state secretary (s 5). The state secretary arranged and bound these returns annually for public reference.

8.6 cubic ft. (49 v.)Copies: 10 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.Appendix: 0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)

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