Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Naturalization Records Subject The topic of the resource Naturalization, immigration, citizenship, Iowa history, legal documents Description An account of the resource This collection features more than 1,500 original naturalization documents preserved by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library. Most were donated by the Pioneer Sons and Daughters Genealogical Society of Des Moines. The records span the years 1846–1888, with a small number extending as late as 1956. Although heavily represented by filings in Polk County, these materials document individuals from communities across Iowa and from a wide range of countries of origin. The original documents are not available online; however, an index is provided for research and reference. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States District Courts Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1846-1956 Relation A related resource Index corresponds to physical naturalization documents housed at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Historical naturalization documents (original manuscripts); digital index Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection; Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAT-XXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa, United States, 1846–1956 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pioneer Sons and Daughters Genealogical Society of Des Moines Naturalization Used to identify the searchable fields of Naturalization records that are held at the Iowa Genealogical Society in Des Moines, Iowa. Surname Last name Duhigg Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) William Country of Origin Ireland Date of Filing Naturalization Papers 1870 May 26 County and State of Filing Polk Co, IA Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original record is held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and is not available online. Researchers may view the document in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAT-0273 Title A name given to the resource Duhigg, William - NAT-0273 Subject The topic of the resource Naturalization; citizenship; immigration; Iowa legal records Description An account of the resource Index entry referencing an original naturalization document held by the Iowa Genealogical Society. The record includes information about an individual’s petition or declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen. More details regarding this collection can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of this screen.