Certificates of qualification of governor and lieutenant governor, 1851-2011.

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Certificates of qualification of governor and lieutenant governor, 1851-2011.

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The state secretary holds constitutional and statutory responsibilities for elections, duties carried out since 1948 in the secretary's Elections Division. Certificates of qualification of governor and lieutenant governor are the printed oaths of office administered by the secretary to those assuming the offices in accordance with the state constitution (Const Pt 2, C 6, Art 1). For a listing of related commissions 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)

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