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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. | ||
Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. California’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records. | Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to foreign-born residents. California’s counties recorded naturalization procedures in the court records as legal proof of citizenship. The courts handling naturalizations changed several times so the card index was created as a way to quickly access specific records. | ||
The index is very accurate and the information that was current at the time of naturalization was usually reliable. However, there was always a chance for misinformation. Errors may have occurred because of the informant’s lack of knowledge or because of transcription errors or other circumstances. | |||
=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||
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Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters. | Naturalization records are generally well preserved, but some records may have been lost to fire or other disasters. | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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== Citation for This Collection == | == Citation for This Collection == | ||
The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. | The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. | ||
<!--bibdescbegin-->California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976. United States National Archives and Records Center. Los Angeles Branch. NARA M1525. FHL Microfilm, 114 rolls, Family History Library Salt Lake City, Utah.<!--bibdescend--> | <!--bibdescbegin-->California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976. United States National Archives and Records Center. Los Angeles Branch. NARA M1525. FHL Microfilm, 114 rolls, Family History Library Salt Lake City, Utah.<!--bibdescend--> | ||
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===== Citations Example for Records Found in This Collection ===== | ===== Citations Example for Records Found in This Collection ===== | ||
"California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976." digital images. ''FamilySearch ''([https://www.familysearch.org/ https:// | "California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976." digital images. ''FamilySearch ''([https://www.familysearch.org/ https://familysearch.org]: accessed AprilL 15, 2011), 1930-1976, Avila, Antonio V., Baolwin, Supreda > Image 36 of 3981 > Elena Candida Avila, March 10, 1919; citing Naturalization Records;. United States National Archives and Records Center, Los Angeles Branch NARA M1525. | ||
[[Category:California]] | [[Category:California]] | ||