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|title=California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976 | |title=California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976 | ||
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== Collection Time Period == | == Collection Time Period == | ||
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This collection is a card index to naturalization records in the circuit and district courts of California. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname. | This collection is a card index to naturalization records in the circuit and district courts of California. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||
'''The index cards include the following: '''[[Image:California Naturalization Index Cards of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California Central Division (Los Angeles) (10-0400) DGS 4640797 6.jpg|thumb|right]] | '''The index cards include the following: ''' | ||
[[Image:California Naturalization Index Cards of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California Central Division (Los Angeles) (10-0400) DGS 4640797 6.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
*Petition number | *Petition number | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
== Related | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/usa/naturalizations.shtml California indexes to Naturalization] | *[http://www.naturalizationrecords.com/usa/naturalizations.shtml California indexes to Naturalization] | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[California|California]] | *[[California|California]] | ||
*[[California Naturalization and Citizenship|California Naturalization and Citizenship]] | *[[California Naturalization and Citizenship|California Naturalization and Citizenship]] | ||
=== Contributions to This Article === | === Contributions to This Article === | ||
{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the | A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | ||
==== Example of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection ==== | ==== Example of Source Citations for a Record Found in This Collection ==== | ||
"California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976." index and images. ''FamilySearch ''([https://www.familysearch.org/ https://www.familysearch.org]: accessed AprilL 15, 2011). entry for Elena Candida Avila, born March 10, 1919; citing Naturalization Records. 1930-1976, Avila, Antonio V., Baolwin, Supreda, Image 36; United States National Archives and Records Center, Los Angeles Branch NARA M1525. | "California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976." index and images. ''FamilySearch ''([https://www.familysearch.org/ https://www.familysearch.org]: accessed AprilL 15, 2011). entry for Elena Candida Avila, born March 10, 1919; citing Naturalization Records. 1930-1976, Avila, Antonio V., Baolwin, Supreda, Image 36; United States National Archives and Records Center, Los Angeles Branch NARA M1525. | ||
== | == 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. | |||
<!--bibdescbegin-->“California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976,” database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/); from 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,” database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/); from United States National Archives and Records Center. Los Angeles Branch. NARA M1525. FHL Microfilm, 114 rolls, Family History Library Salt Lake City, Utah.<!--bibdescend--> | ||
Information about creating source citations for FamilySearch Historical Collections is listed in the wiki article [[Help:How to Create Source Citations For FamilySearch Historical Records Collections]]. | |||
[[Category:California]] | [[Category:California]] | ||