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Title: Great Registers
Dates: 1866-1908
Collection Number: RG 130 OC
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 12 vols. + 1 cu. ft.
Repository:
Yolo County Archives
Woodland, California 95695
Abstract: Official list of registered voters.
Location A22.3
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
The Clerk-Recorder's main function is keeping the records for the County. The importance of this department lies in the historical
stability that is maintained by the preservation of records of civil activities. This collection reflects what the Clerk-Recorder's
office has given to the Yolo County Archives for preservation.
Great Registers. Yolo County Archives
Scope and Content of Collection
Information varies, but usually includes application number, name, occupation, age, height, country (or state) of nativity,
precinct, post office address, date of naturalization, and date of registration. Some volumes list color of eyes, hair, and
complexion; visible marks and scars; ability to read English, mark ballot and write name; exemption from educational qualifications;
and date of cancellation. Usually complied for even years, with some combined volumes for odd years. Most registers handwritten
with printed duplicates for some years. Indexes listing names by precinct began in 1896.
Voter registers--California--Yolo County
Yolo County (Calif.)--Public records