AGENCY: District Court (Seventh District : Emery County)

SERIES: 16856
TITLE: Naturalization records and Indexes
DATES: 1904-1942.
ARRANGEMENT: none

DESCRIPTION: These books contain completed federal naturalization forms. These petitions are filed by individuals declaring their intention to become U.S. citizens and who have met the residency requirements to make formal application for U.S. citizenship. A petition is the final step in becoming a United State citizen. It includes the the individual's name, residence, occupation, birth date and place; the place emigrated from; date and place of arrival, and vessel name; date and court of declaration of intention; spouse's name, birthplace, and residence; children's names, birth dates, birthplaces, and residences; and any previous applications filed. Also included are the affidavits of two witnesses, the oath of allegiance, and a court order admitting the person to citizenship.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Petitions for naturalization, GRS-276

AUTHORIZED: 01/02/2018

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public