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| RW_URL_01 = [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/618115?q=m1525 Index to Petitions for Naturalization,1887-1991 National Archives] | | RW_URL_01 = [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/618115?q=m1525 Index to Petitions for Naturalization,1887-1991 National Archives] | ||
| RW_URL_02 = [http://www.archives.gov/riverside/finding-aids/naturalization-records.html Naturalization Records Pacific Region] | | RW_URL_02 = [http://www.archives.gov/riverside/finding-aids/naturalization-records.html Naturalization Records Pacific Region] | ||
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| RW_URL_05 = [http://www.archives.gov/research/naturalization/420-major-immigration-laws.pdf Immigration and Naturalization Laws,1790-2005] | | RW_URL_05 = [http://www.archives.gov/research/naturalization/420-major-immigration-laws.pdf Immigration and Naturalization Laws,1790-2005] | ||
| RW_URL_06 = [http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/usa/naturalizations.shtml California indexes to Naturalization] | | RW_URL_06 = [http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/usa/naturalizations.shtml California indexes to Naturalization] | ||
| RW_URL_07 = | | RW_URL_07 = [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/naturalization/history-dec-of-intent History of the Declaration of Intention (1795–1952)] | ||
| RW_URL_08 = | | RW_URL_08 = [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/naturalization/history-cert-of-naturalization History of the Certificate of Naturalization, 1790–1956] | ||
| RW_URL_09 = | | RW_URL_09 = National Archives:[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/55287624 Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality and Directories of Courts Having Naturalization Jurisdiction, 2001–2001] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection is a card index to naturalization records in the | This collection is a card index to the Superior Court of San Diego naturalization records in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles) of California. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname in two parts. Part A 1915 -1930 and Part B 1930 -1976. The actual naturalization volumes vary in size and format. Prior to the late 1800s each document was usually handwritten on one page. From the late 1800s and on, printed forms were used. After 1906, many entries were typewritten. '''[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/594890 For the petitions covered in this index see National Archives NAID 594890 Central District Petitions for Naturalization, 1887-1991.]''' | ||
While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information. | While there were various types of naturalization records, the Declaration of Intent and Naturalization Petition usually had the most complete genealogical information. | ||
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No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). | No centralized files existed before 1906. In 1906 federal forms replaced the various formats that had been used by the various courts. Copies were sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), creating a central file for naturalization papers. The INS is now known as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). | ||
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=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
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{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at | {{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at {{FSC|1849628|item|disp=California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976}}. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | ||
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* [[GuidedResearch:California|California Guided Research]] | * [[GuidedResearch:California|California Guided Research]] | ||
* [[California Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[California Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step California Research, 1850-1905|1850-1905]] | * Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step California Research, 1850-1905|1850-1905]] {{!}} [[Step-by-Step California Research, 1905-Present|1905-Present]] | ||
== Other FamilySearch Collections == | == Other FamilySearch Collections == | ||
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=== FamilySearch Catalog === | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
* | *John J Newman, ''American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990: what they are and how to use them.'' Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998. {{FSC|736837|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 P47na}} | ||
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* | *Loretto Dennis Szucs, ''They became Americans: finding naturalization records and ethnic origins.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 1998. {{FSC|719682|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 P47t}} | ||
* | *{{FSC|531573|item|disp=Southern District. Central Division. General card index to naturalized citizens, 1915-1978. M1525}} | ||
* | *{{FSC|235352|item|disp=Southern District. Declarations of intention, 1927-1948.}} | ||
* | *{{FSC|532074|item|disp=Index cards to overseas military petitions of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles), 1943-45, 1954, 1955-56: M1606}} | ||
*{{FSC|439348|item|disp=Naturalization records of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles), 1887-1940 ; index to naturalization records of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division, Los Angeles, 1887-1937 M1524 and M1607}} | |||
=== FamilySearch Historical Records === | === FamilySearch Historical Records === | ||
*{{RecordSearch|2125028|California County Naturalizations, 1831-1985}} | *{{RecordSearch|2125028|California County Naturalizations, 1831-1985}} | ||
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*{{FSC|2246882|item|disp=Historical Records Survey, California. ''Inventory of federal archives in the states, series 02, Federal Courts, no. 05, California'' (1939-1941)}} | |||
*{{FSC|383607|item|disp=James C. Neagles and Lila Lee Neagles. ''Locating your immigrant ancestor : a guide to naturalization records'' Rev. ed. Logan, Utah : Everton Publishers, c1986}} | |||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
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