Governor's appointment nomination list book, 1807-2005.

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Governor's appointment nomination list book, 1807-2005.

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The state secretary (since 1961 through a unit currently called the Commissions Section) attests to all commissions of office signed by the governor, administering the oath of office to and/or recording the name of these and other public appointees. As part of this process the secretary maintains a chronological listing of gubernatorial nominations for offices such as justice of the peace, notary public, special state police, clerk of court, judge, and warehouseman. For a listing of related series see: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Records of commissions, proclamations, pardons, and other official documents, 1713-1945 (bulk 1747-1936) ((M-Ar)161X)

50 cubic ft. (40 record center cartons)

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