This series records fees paid by aliens for depositions. The two volumes list names of deponents and fees paid to the Secretary of State. The information contained in the series includes only the name of deponent, date deposition was filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and the amount of fee paid.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Supreme Court (First Judicial District) record of naturalizations
Series Number
B0078
Summary
Court clerks were required to file an annual return to the Secretary of State's office containing the full names and residences of naturalized citizens, along with the date of their naturalization. This series consists of the names of persons naturalized from 1896-1906 in the New York State Supreme Court, First Judicial District (New York City). Information includes the name, residence, and naturalization date.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Report of the Erie County Clerk of naturalizations
Series Number
B0080
Summary
This series consists of a volume containing the names of persons naturalized in Erie County. Information includes names and residences of naturalized citizens, date of naturalization, and court granting naturalization.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series is composed of thirty three volumes of information abstracted from the original depositions of resident aliens (series A1869). The information from the original deposition was apparently transferred into this standardized format, which indicates the names of deponent and certified officials, place in which the deposition was signed, and date on which the deposition was filed in the office of the Secretary of State.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of one volume entitled "Certificates and Alien Depositions" (February 5, 1880-January 20, 1890) that contains information under the following headings: Date, Grantor, Commissioner, Name, and Address. The contents of the volume do not indicate the purpose for which the register was kept.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Court of Chancery (5th, 6th, and 8th Circuits) naturalization papers
Series Number
J1061
Summary
This series consists of documents filed with the 5th, 6th, and 8th Chancery Circuits by aliens seeking United States citizenship. The information in each file usually includes: the alien's name; birthdate and age; place of origin; nation and ruler of former allegiance; arrival date in the United States; place of settlement; date and location of final naturalization proceedings; and the names of the witnesses testifying to his years of residency in the United States and New York.
Creator
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of copies of legislation, organizational charts, requisitions, memoranda, informational circulars, reports, bulletins, minutes, and some correspondence relating to the organization and administration of the New York State Defense Council's war work. Consistent with the council's purpose to coordinate the military, industrial, agricultural, and commercial resources of the stateT, the series reflects cooperation with other state agencies (especially the Departments of Health, Agriculture, Education and the Food Supply Commission), the Council of National Defense, and the network of state home defense committees. Also Included are files of the council's Divisions of Films, Information, and Women as well as material related to committee work on highway transportation, provision of legal service, and the Liberty Loan campaign.
Creator
New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists primarily of carbon copies of outgoing correspondence - along with smaller amounts of incoming original letters - sent among the New York State Defense Council and other state agencies associated with emergency war efforts, notably the Adjutant General's office, Department of Health, and Commission on Highways. The correspondence generally deals with council activities, the coordination of efforts among agencies, and wartime issues and regulations.
Creator
New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Registers of Kings County Clerk of naturalizations
Series Number
B0079
Summary
This series consists of volumes containing the names of persons naturalized in Kings County. Information includes full names and residences of naturalized citizens and date of naturalization.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Alien depositions of intent to become U.S. citizens
Series Number
A1869
Summary
This series consists of ninety two volumes of bound depositions of resident aliens affirming their intentions to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Arranged in loose chronological order by the date on which they were received in the Department of State, the depositions include: name of alien and place of residence (later years sometimes list address); alien's signature or mark; and occasionally the country of origin and/or occupation of the resident alien.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Index to abstracts of alien depositions of intent to become U.S. citizens
Series Number
A1898
Summary
This series consists of indexes to abstracts of alien depositions (series A1870) made by the Secretary of State's office from the original, signed depositions (series A1869).
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.