Naturalization petitions and related records, 1865-1929.

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Naturalization petitions and related records, 1865-1929.

Included are declarations of intention to become citizens (copies), petitions to be admitted to citizenship, affidavits of petitioners and witnesses, and court orders admitting petitioners.

160 linear ft. (524 v.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6743899

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