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New York State Department of State Index to Abstracts of Alien Depositions of Intent to Become U.S. Citizens


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

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).
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Index to abstracts of alien depositions of intent to become U.S. citizens
Quantity:

2.5 cubic feet

3 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1825-1906
Series Number:
A1898

Arrangement

Roughly cumulative by volume, then alphabetical.

Scope and Content Note

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). Volume 1, 1825-1849, consists of two separate indexes. The first index is strictly chronological and contains the date of deposition, a sequential deposition number, and the deponent's name. The later half of the volume indexes deponents alphabetically by surname and provides page numbers for volumes of the abstracts of alien depositions. Volume 2, 1825-1866, and Volume 3, 1866-1906, are cumulative by volume number, then alphabetical by surname.

Alternate Formats Available

Microform is available at the New York State Archives.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Detailed Description

Dates Contents Box

Accretion: A1898-78
1825-1849 Index to Abstracts of Alien Depositions 1
1825-1866 Index to Abstracts of Alien Depositions 1
1866-1906 Index to Abstracts of Alien Depositions 2