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INVENTORY OF
FEDERAL ARCHIVES
IN THE STATES
SERIES II
THE FEDERAL COURTS
NO. 37
PENNSYLVANIA
NATIONAL ARCHIVES PROJECT
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
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INVENTORY OF FEDERAL ARCHIVES IN THE STATES
Prepared by
The Survey of Federal Archives
Division of Professional and Service Projects
Works Progress Administration
The National Archives
Cooperating Sponsor
SERIES II. THE FEDERAL COURTS
NO. 37. PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Survey of Federal Archives
1940
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The Survey of Federal Archives
Philip M. Hamer, National Director
Williametta Wallace, Project Superintendent
Division of Professional and Service Projects
Florence Kerr, Assistant Administrator
Anna Lebengood, State Director
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
F. C. Harrington, Administrator
E. C. Smith, Jr., State Administrator (Acting)
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PREFACE
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The inventory of Federal Archives in the States is one of the pro-
ducts of the work of the Survey of Federal Archives, which operated as a
nation-wide project of the Works Progress Administration from January 1,
1936 to June 30, 1937 and has been continued since that date as a unit
of the Historical Records Survey, also operating as a nation-wide project
of the Works Progress Administration, and a group of state or local pro-
jects of that Administration.
The plan for the organization of the inventory is as follows: Series
1 consists of reports on the administration of the Survey, acknowledg-
ments, and general discussions of the location, condition, and content
of federal archives in the states. Succeeding series contain the detail-
ed information secured by workers of the Survey, in inventory form, a
separate series number being assigned to each of the executive depart-
ments (except the Department of State) and other major units of the Fed-
eral Government. Within each series No. 1, is a general introduction to
the field organization and records of the governmental agency concerned;
the succeeding numbers contain the inventory proper, separate numbers be-
ing assigned to each state in alphabetical order. Thus, in each series,
the inventory for Alabama is No. 2, that for Arizona No. 3, that for
Arkansas No. 4, etc.
For each local office information regarding each series, or unit of
related records, is presented in the following order: title, inclusive
dates ("to date" indicating an open file at the time the information was
secured), general description of informational content, description of the
system of filing or indexing (if any), a statement of frequency and pur-
pose of use, form of the record itself (bound volumes, sheets in folders,
etc.) linear footage, description of the containers, physical condition
of the records (not stated is satisfactory), location by room or other
identifying information, and finally, the number of the Form 58SA on
which this information was originally recorded by a Survey worker and
from which it was abstracted for the Inventory. This form is on file in
the National Archives. When it contains substantial information on
addenda sheets which has not been included in the mimeograph abstract,
indication of this is given by the use of the reference "See addenda."
The work of the Survey in Western Pennsylvania was under the direc-
tion of Mr. Louis W.H.Johnston, Regional Director from February 11, 1936
until Octoner 4, 1937. Since that time Mr. John T. McMahon, Project Unit.
Supervisor has directed the Survey. The Survey in Eastern Pennsylvania
was directed by Mr. Richard H. Heindel, Regional Director, from February
26 until August 1936 and from August until December 31, 1936 by Mr. John
P. Corry. After Dr. Corry's resignation the project was reorganized with
Dr. Richard B. Morris of New York as Regional Director and James L. White-
head as Assistant Regional Director. In October 1937 Mr. James L. White-
head was appointed Project Superintendent for the State and acted in that
capacity until September 19, 1938 when he resigned and was succeeded by
Miss Williametta Wallace. This Inventory of the records of the Federal
Courts in Pennsylvania was prepared in the New York City and Pittsburgh
offices of the Survey and was edited before final typing by Dr. Richard
R. Stenberg of the Washington office.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 1940
Williametta Wallace
Project Superintendent
Survey of Federal Archives
in Pennsylvania
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INTRODUCTION ..
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
Third Circuit
Philadelphia
Clerk....
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS
Eastern District
Philadelphia
Clerk
Old Circuit Court Records.
District Court Records
General..
Civil...
Equity.
Bankruptcy
Admiralty..
Special Civil Matters.
Criminal..
United States Commissioner.
Naturalization.
Attorneys..
Fiscal Accounts.
Miscellaneous.
Correspondence.
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United States Commissioner..
Lancaster
United States Commissioner..
Middle District
Scranton
Clerk
General..
Equity.
Bankruptcy.
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Criminal.....
United States Commissioner..
Probation..
Naturalization..
Attorneys..
Fiscal Accounts.
Miscellaneous.
Correspondence.
Probation and Parole Officer.
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Williamsport
Referee in Bankruptcy..
Western District
Pittsburgh
Clerk
Old Circuit Court Records.
District Court Records
General..
Civil..
Law.
Equity.
Bankruptcy
Admiralty
Special Civil Matters.
Criminal...
United States Commissioner.
Naturalization..
Fiscal Accounts.
Miscellaneous.
Probation and Parole officers.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Altoona
United States Commissioner.
Beaver
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Bedford
Roferee in Bankruptcy.
Bradford
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Brookville
Butler
Rcferce in Bankruptcy
Referee in Bankruptcy
Clearfield
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Ebensburg
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Probation and Parole Officer.
United States Commissioner.
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Referee in Bankruptcy..
Greensburg
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Indiana
Referee in Bankruptcy..
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Kittaning
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Meadville
United States Commissioner..
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Oil City
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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St. Marys
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Somerset
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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United States Commissioner.
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Uniontown
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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Washington
Referee in Bankruptcy
Waynesburg
Referee in Bankruptcy...
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INTRODUCTION
1
The Federal courts were established by the Judiciary Act of
September 24, 1789 which divided the United States into thirteen judi-
cial districts. The state of Pennsylvania constituted one of these.
Sessions of court were held four times each year at Philadelphia and
Yorktown alternately.
By the same Act of Congress three judicial circuits were in-
stituted. The Middle Circuit consisted of the Districts of New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Sessions were held at
Trenton, New Jersey, at Philadelphia and Yorktown, Pennsylvania, at New
Castle and Dover, Delaware, at Annapolis and Easton, Maryland, and at
Charlottesville and Williamsburg, Virginia. The sessions at the circuit
court at Yorktown were discontinued on May 12, 1796, six years after the
removal of the district court sessions to Philadelphia.
On March 3d, 1837 Congress provided for nine judicial circuits.
The Third Circuit included the districts of New Jersey and Eastern and
Western Pennsylvania. Sessions were conducted at Trenton, Philadelphia,
and Pittsburgh until the Act of March 3d, 1911 abolished the old cir-
cuit courts. The clerks of said court delivered all records to the clerk
of the district court, and the powers of the circuit court were assumed
by the district courts.
By the same act a third Circuit Court of Appeals was created,
with jurisdiction over New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware to re-
view by appeal or writ of error final decisions of the district court.
The Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit sat at Philadelphia.
On April 20, 1818, Pennsylvania was divided into two judicial dis-
tricts, the Eastern and Western. The Western District, with court seat
at Pittsburgh included Allegheny, Bedford, Beaver, Butler, Centre, Cam-
bria, Crawford, Clearfield, Armstrong, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Hunting-
don, Indiana, Jefferson, Mercer, Mifflin, McKean, Potter, Somerset,
Washington, Warren, Westmoreland, and Venango Counties. The Eastern Dis-
trict included the rest of the counties in Pennsylvania and sat at
Philadelphia.
By the Act of Congress of May 26, 1824 the following counties
ceased to be part of the Eastern District and were added to the Western
District: Susquehanna, Bradford, Tioga, Union, Northumberland, Columbia,
Luzerne and Lycoming Counties. Court sessions were also to be held at
Williamsport in the Western District.
On March 3d, 1911 the Middle District was created with Scranton,
Harrisburg, and Williamsport designated as court seats. Adam, Bradford,
Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Frank-
lin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juaniata, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycom-
ing, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Potter,
Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, Wyoming, and York
Counties. The Eastern District retained Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware,
Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and Schuyl-
kill Counties. The remaining counties constituted the Western District,
where sessions of court were held at Pittsburgh and Erie twice each year.
Court in the Eastern District was held at Philadelphia four times a year,
and, since June 27, 1930, at Easton twice a year. By Act of Congress of
March 3, 1913 the Middle District held additional sessions once a year-
at Sunbury.
Records of these offices have been carefully preserved, and
only bankruptcy claims of closed cases, after a ten year retention per~~
iod, have been destroyed.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
لمات
THIRD CIRCUIT
PHILADELPHIA
Clerk
Post Office and Courthouse Bldg., 9th and Chestnut Sts.
1. BRIEFS AND RECORDS IN APPEAL CASES, 1891 - 1909; 1915 to date.
Transcripts of record of the lower court, miscellaneous papers in appeals
including ex parte and inter partes matters, arguments, statement of
facts, briefs of appelant and appellee, printed pamphlets, putitions to
modify orders, opinions, opinións on petitions to modify orders, etc.
Arranged numerically and chronologically. (Frequently, official.) Vari-
ously sized bundles, vols., and pamphlets, 1225 ft. 7 in., on wooden and
metal shelves in cabinets and bookcases. Dirty, torn. Rs. 513, 316, 317,
329, and vault in Rs. 320-321. (3127, 3095)
2. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL DOCKETS, 1876 - 1878; 1883 - 1884; 1896 –
1899; 1901 - 1924. Civil and criminal dockets, register of warrants,
record of the case of the U.S. v. the Chesapeake and Delaware Canel Co.,
Government exhibits, circular letters from the Attorney General, and re-
gister of Federal prisoners sent to the Philadelphia jail. (Seldom,
official.) Variously sized vols. (22), 4 ft. 2 in., on filing cases.
Damaged by water and careless handling, brittle, dirty, bindings broken.
R. 513. (3120)
3.
INTERNAL REVENUE RETURNS ON TAXABLE NARCOTICS, 1920 - 1922.
Monthly returns of wholesale dealers on taxable narcotics and prepara-
tions, exempted narcotics, and transcripts of records no. 2483. (Never.)
Variously sized loose sheets and pamphlets, ft., in 4 drawers of wooden
transfer cases. Brittle, dirty, scattered. R. 513. (3122)
Data re-
4. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE AND DATA, 1892 to date.
ferring to briefs, records, etc., in this office, and correspondence
with litigants. Arranged mnerically, by case number. (Frequently,
official.) 9 x 15 folders, 36 ft., in 48 drawers of 8 metal filing
cases. R. 317. (3011)
5. BIDS FOR CARRYING MAIL, 1916. Books containing printed clipp-
ings listing bids. (Rarely, official.)
(Rarely, official.) 6 x 9 vols., 2 in., in drawer
of wooden transfer case. R. 513. (3121)
6. RECORDS AND PAMPHLETS, 1831 - 1927; gaps.
1927; gaps. Appeals, complain:
reply briefs, briefs of defendant in error, transcript of records, peti-
tion for rehearing, books of appellees and points for petitioners for re
view, and several exhibits of stove oil. (Never.) Variously sized vols.
pamphlets, etc. 63 ft., on 26 wooden shelves in 8 cupboards. Dirty,
bindings broken. R. 513.
R. 513. (3076)
7. NEWSPAPERS AND CLIPPINGS, 1919 1920. Giving accounts of valds;
seizures, publications in possession of communists and other radical
groups, anthracite coal strike at Scranton in 1919, and treatment of Ger-
man prisoners of war. (Never.) 11 x 13 bundle, 3 in., in cedar closet.
R. 513. (3124)
Clerk of District Court, Philadlphia
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8. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, 1873 - 1875; 1883; 1895; 1902; 1906; 1908;
1909; 1914; 1918. Pertaining to ercction of the Philadelphia post office
in 1874, suits tried in circuit court of appeals, and treasury clerk's
correspondence with the U. S. Treasury. (Never.)
(Never.) Variously sized bun-
dles, 21 ft., on shelves in wooden cupboard. R. 513. (3125)
9. CORRESPONDENCE, 1893 1894. Also notices of credit issued to
pension agents and receipts. (Never.) 8 x 10 envelopes, 1 in., in
cedar closet. R. 515. (3323)
10.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS
EASTERN DISTRICT
Clerk
Post Office and Courthouse Bldg., 9th and Chestnut Sts.
Old Circuit Court Records
MINUTE BOOKS, CIRCUIT COURT, 1792 - 1912. Showing court pro-
ceedings in cases. Entered chronologically. Loose-leaf index in folder.
(Rarely, official.) Variously sized vols. (70), 9 ft. 6 in., on 7
steel shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6188)
11. DOCKETS, CIRCUIT COURT, 1790 1910. Showing plaintiff, defend-
ant, date of trial, attorneys, jurors, list of documents introduced in
trial, and action of court. Entered chronologically. (Rarely, official.)
9 x 12 vols. (9), 18 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6203)
12. EXECUTION DOCKETS, CIRCUIT COURT, 1008 1908. Record of writs
of execution for money judgments, showing amount involved, name of case,
and name of criginal docket as issued by the circuit court. (Rarely,
official.) 12 x 18 vols. (3), 8 in., on steel shelf. Bindings broken.
Vault, 3d floor. (6222)
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13. JUDGMENT INDEX, CIRCUIT COURT 1791 1869. Showing defendant
and date of trial. Entered chronologically. Indexed. (Never.) 11 x
17 vol., 1 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
1½
(6192)
14. WRITS AND PRAECIPES, CIRCUIT COURT, 1795 - 1878. Warrants, wris
and orders to seize goods and chattels under jurisdiction of the court.
(Never.) 3 x 8 bundles, 25 ft., in 36 pasteboard boxes. R.504. (3050)
15.
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EQUITY DOCKETS, CIRCUIT COURT, 1792-1871; 1880 1886. Recc
of court processes in equity cases, listing bills filed and subpoenas
served. Entered chronologically. Indexed. (Never.) 11 x 16 vols. (6),
1 ft. 3 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
Vault, 3d floor. (6199)
16.
CRIMINAL RECORD, CIRCUIT COURT, 1791; 1808; 1861.
tailed history of criminal cases tried in circuit court.
Giving de-
Entered chrono-
:
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
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logically. Indexed.
Indexed. (Never.) 9 x 14 vols. (2), 4 in., on steel shelf.
Vault, 3d floor. (6223)
17. CRIMINAL DOCKET, CIRCUIT COURT, 1831 1879.
1879. Giving a brief
record of criminal cases tried in circuit court, listing documents filed.
Entered chronologically. Indexed. (Never.) 8 x 12 vol., 2 in., on
steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6220)
18.
COMMISSIONER'S MINUTES, CIRCUIT COURT, 1842 1847. (Never.)
9 x 14 vols. (5), 5 in., on steel shelf. Bindings broken.
floor.
(6224)
Vault, 30
19. DEPOSIT ACCOUNT, CIRCUIT COURT, 1847 - 1901. Showing money re-
ceived and disbursed by the clerk, giving date, amount, and reason for
payment. Entered chronologically. (Never.) 11 x 18 vols. (2), 4 in.,
on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6185)
20. LEDGER, CIRCUIT COURT, 1907 - 1911.
1907 - 1911. Record of plaintiffs' and
defendants' accounts, listing name of docket, page, name of case, date,
and debit and credit account entries. Entered chronologically
13 x 17 vol., 3 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6191)
(Never.)
21. CASH BOOKS, CIRCUIT COURT, 1866 - 1870; 1883 - 1888; 1895 -
1897; 1905 - 1911. Showing money received and disbursed, name of docket,
and record clerk's fees. Entered chronologically. (Never.)
(Never.) 6 x 8
and 15 x 16 vols., 9 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
(6187)
District Court Records
(General)
22. MINUTE BOOKS, 1790 - 1935. Containing minutes on cases. Enter-
ed chronologically. (Daily, official.) 10 x 15 vols. (213), 25 ft.,
on steel shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6249)
1934. Copies of type-
Index in R. 304.
25. STENOGRAPHIC COPIES OF HEARINGS, 1929
written scripts made by the court stenographer.
(Seldom, official.) Variously sized bundles and loose sheets, 8 ft.,
in 45 drawers of steel filing cases. R. 504. (3312)
24. DOCKETS, 1922 to date. Record of cases, listing papers filed,
dates, type of action, attorneys, account for clerks costs, and final
disposition of each case. Indexes; also judgment index. Entered chro-
nologically. (Daily, official.) 14 x 15 vols. (160), 27 ft., on 162
steel roller shelves. R. 304. (3020)
25. BONDS, 1918 to date. Bonds of receivers in equity and receive
and trustees in bankruptcy, bail bonds, bonds on appeal, etc. Filed
numerically. Indexed in dockets. (Occasionally, official.) 8½ x 13
loose sheets, 36 ft., in 24 drawers of steel filing safe. R. 304. (3018)
Indexed in dockets.
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
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26.
1925.
JUDGMENT DOCKETS, CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS, 1790 -
Showing judgment creditors and debtors, date of judgment, payment, wheth-
er or not satisfaction was gained, and page and volume number of case
listed upon transferal of case from the judgment scratch book to the in-
dex. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 16 vols. (4), 8 in., on steel shelf.
Bindings broken. Vault, 36 floor.
(6221)
27. MISCELLANEOUS CASE RECORDS, 1865; 1867; 1896; 1898 - 1912;
1921 1922.
1922. Records of Civil War prize case of the Steamer Princess
Royal, official log of Schooner Emmatribus; bankruptcy minutes of dis-
trict court, commissioner's returns in case of the U. S. v. John D. Hart,
ledger of doubtful accounts, requisition book for supplies, correspon-
dence with and circulars from the Dept. of Justice, and books of Willien
L. Bear & Co., including ledger, cash book, sales record, stock record,
and purchase and stock transfer book. (Never.) Variously sized vols.
(16), 1 ft. 7 in., in metal filing cabinet. R. 504. (3026)
28. MISCELLANEOUS CASE RECORDS, 1833 - 1391; 1895 - 1920; 1922.
Briefs and arguments of equity cases in district court, criminal cases
and bankruptcy actions at law; also opinions of court and charges to
juries, circuit court. Sce addenda. (Rarely, official.) Variously
sized vols. (11), 2 ft. 6 in., in wooden bookcase. R. 504. (3091)
29. JUDGMENT INDEXES, 1796 - 1925. Showing defendant, judgment
debtor, date of trial, and whether judgment was satisfied; the entries
are transferred from the judgment scratch book. Entered chronologically
and alphabetically. Indexed. (Older records, never, recent records, mon
thly, official.) 8 x 15 and 11 x 17 vols. (7), 9 in., on 4 steel shel-
Bindings broken. Vault 3d floor. (6195, 6245)
ves.
30. JUDGMENT SCRATCH BOOKS, 1898-1934.
1934. Record of judgments in
circuit and district courts, to be entered subsequently in judgment in-
dexes. (Monthly, official.) 9 x 14 vols. (7), 1 ft. 6 in., on steel
Bindings broken. Vault, 3d floor. (6186)
shelf.
31. INDEXES TO PLAINTIFS AND DEFENDANTS, Oct. 1, 1928 - Sept. 1929.
Separate indexes to plaintiffs and dedendants, giving party, number
docket, and date of disposition of case. Entered alphabetically. (Mon-
thly, official.) 13 x 17 vols. (2), 4 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d
floor. (6200)
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32. CIVIL DOCKETS, 1789 - 1914. Showing proceedings in civil cases
papers filed, date of filing, type of action, attorneys, clerk's account,
costs, and documents presented in court. Entered chronologically. In-
dexed. (Never.) 12 x 16 vols. (11), 2 ft. 6 in., on steel shelf. Vault
3d floor. (6196)
33. LAW CASES, 1790 to date. Records of actions in contract and
tort, internal revenue cases, and suits relating to restraint of trade,
alien property custodian, and war risk insurance; papers include
summonses, answers, notes of issue, notices of trial, mandates, citations
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
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assignments of error, etc. Arranged chronologically, alphabetically, and
numerically. 3 x 5 card and loose-leaf book indexes; also judgment in-
dex. (Daily, official.) Variously sized envelopes and folded sheets,
690 ft., in 168 drawers of steel filing cases. Brittle, dirty, torn,
ink faded. Rs. 504 and 304. (4244, 3016)
34. SUITS AGAINST THE U.S., 1887 - 1908. Records showing claimant,
description of claim, actions, petitions filed by plaintiff, testimony,
clerks, and answers of the U.S. Entered numerically.
Entered numerically. (Never.)
(Never.) 10 x 15
vols., 2 in., on steel shelf. Bindings broken. Vault, 3d floor.
(Equity)
(6232)
35. DOCKET OF EQUITY CASES AND ANCILLARY CASES IN BANKRUPTCY, 1870 -
1907. Showing plaintiff, defendant, papers filed, proceedings, and court
decree in each case. Entered chronologically. (Never.) 11 x 15 vols.,
2 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6272)
36. EQUITY CASES, 1732 to dute. Relating to patents, trademarks,
copyrights, receiverships, restraints of trade. Interstate Commerce
Commission, estates, prohibition, process taxes, etc.; records include
complaints, answers, notes of issue, notices of exceptions, orders to
show cause, interlocutory decrees, final decrees, transcripts of testi-
mony, etc. Filed chronologically for 1732 - 1904, and numerically for
1904 to date. Indexes in R. 304. (Daily, official.)
(Daily, official.) Variously sized
envelopes and loose sheets, 1242 ft., in drawers of steel filing cases.
Brittle, dirty, torn, ink faded. Rs. 504 and 304. (4243, 3014)
Complaints,
37. EQUITY CASE RECORDS, 1732 - 1905; 1908
1905; 1908 - 1931.
costs, exhibits, commissions, testimonies, affidavits, subpoenas, de-
positions, reports, mandates, agreements, injunctions, assignments, dis-
missals, stipulations, deeds, decrees, consents, pleadings, evidence
schedules, opinions, statements, re-appeals sale by sheriff, motions,
petitions, answers, orders, rules, etc. (Daily, official.) Variously
sized vols., envelopes, folders, loose-leaf books, bundles, and pam-
phlets, 1152 ft. 6 in., in metal transfer cases. R. 504. (3092, 3088)
(Bankruptcy)
38. BANKRUPTCY MINUTES, Mar. 1842 - Oct. 1842; June 1843 - Aug. 184..
Giving a brief record of proceedings in bankruptcy cases. Entered
chronologically. (Never.) 9 x 11 vols. (2), 4 in., on steel shelf.
Vault, 3d floor. (6262)
39. BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, 1842 - 1843; 187 - 1904. Record of pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy showing register's memoranda, warrant issued,
meeting of creditors, etc. Indexed. Entered chronologically. (Never.)
Variously sized vols. (12), 2 ft. 10 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 32
floor. (6255)
40. BANKRUPTCY CASES UNDER ACTS OF 1800 AND 1841, 1800 1867. Vol-
untary and involuntary bankruptcy petitions, schedules of assets and
liabilities, lists of creditors, minutes of hearings before referee,
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
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etc., includes the case of Robert Morris, 1801, deposited in the dis-
trict court in 1859 by William Sargeant. Arranged alphabetically and
numerically. Index in R. 305. (Occasionally, official 4 x 9 bundles
and folded documents, 110 ft., in transfer cases. Dirty. R. 506. (3199,
3200).
41. BANKRUPTCY CASES UNDER ACT OF 1867, 1876 1898.
1898. Petitions,
proof of claim, records of testimony before referee, confirmation, de-
crees, debtors' and creditors' petitions, referees' reports, and sche-
dules. Filed numerically. Index in R. 305. (Daily, official.) 4 x 9
bundles, 411 ft., in 77 transfer cases. Dirty. R. 506.
R. 506. (3201)
42. BANKRUPTCY CASES UNDER ACT OF 1898 to date. Voluntary and in-
voluntary bankruptcy petitions, schedules of assets and liabilities, -
cords of creditors' meetings, transcripts of testimony at meetings and in
court, referee's reports, trustee's and receiver's accounts, order and
confirmation of decrees, etc. Arranged numerically. Index vols. in R.
304; also indexed in dockets. (Daily, official.) Variously sized en-
velopes, bundles, and folded sheets, 2573 ft., in steel filing and
transfer cases. Dirty, torn. Rs. 506, 418, 420 and 504.
Rs. 506, 413, 420 and 504. (3202, 3197,..
3128, 3089)
43. RECORD OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS, 1800 1806. Showing name
and date of case, list of creditors, commissioners, etc. Indexed.
(Never.) 10 x 16 vols. (2), 5 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
(6254)
44.
BANKRUPTCY LEDGER, 1847 - 1859. Showing clerk's account with
estates in bankruptcy, name of case, amount of money received and date,
amount of money disbursed, and to whom transferred. Entered chronolog-
ically. Indexed. 11 x 15 vol., 2½ in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d
floor.
Indexed.
(6197)
45. REGISTRY DOCKET, 1858. Clerk's record of bankrupt estates,
showing name of estate and money received and disbursed. Entered chron-
ologically. (Never.) 11 x 15 vol., 2 in., on steel shelf. Vault,
3d floor. (6190)
46. BONDS OF ASSIGNEES IN BANKRUPTCY, 1867 1878. Copies of bonds
listing name of cases, name of surety, justification, signature, and
data and signature of approval by register. Entered chronologically.
(Never.) 9 x 14 vols. (2), 4 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
(6193)
47. BANKRUPTCY COSTS, 1868 - 1878. Record showing petitioner,
date.
and costs, such as clerk's filing fee, etc. Entered chronologically.
(Never.) 11 x 15½ vol., 2 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6251)
48.
APPOINTMENTS, OATHS OF OFFICE, AND BONDS OF REFEREES, 1878
1923. (Monthly, official.) 4 x 14 folded sheets, 2 ft., in paste-
board boxes. Vault, 3d floor. (6226)
•
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
8
49. ORDERS APPROVING TRUSTEES' BONDS, 1899 - 1934.
1934. Showing case
number, bankrupt, surety, and the appointed trustee who is to obey all
orders specified by the court and approved the referee. (Monthly,
official.) 3 x 8 clipped folded sheets, 35 ft., in filing cases and on
7 steel shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6239)
50. PETITIONING CREDITORS' BONDS, 1899 - 1921.
1921. Forms for a petition
in bankruptcy showing persons or person applying for the appointment of
a receiver; bond is used by a bonding company approved by the judge and
attested by the deputy clerk. Filed numerically. (Monthly, official.)
3½ x 8 folded sheets, 4 ft., in 4 pasteboard boxes. Vault, 3d floor.
(6242)
-
51. RECEIVERS' BONDS, 1899 1934. Showing bankrupt, surety, re-
ceiver, amount of bond, and date of receipt of bond. (Monthly, official.
4 x 8 folded sheets, 28 ft., in 15 boxes in filing cases and on steel
shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6238)
52. APPOINTMENTS OF REFEREES, 1902 - 1918.
1918. Court forms showing
person appointed as referee, date, length of term, and amount of bond.
(Annually, official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 6 in., in pasteboard box.
Vault, 3d floor. (6258)
53. RECLAMATION BONDS OF ANCILLARY RECEIVER, 1906 - 1924.
1924. Showing
the chattel involved, name of receiver, surety, bankrupt, and obligation
of the bond. (Monthly, official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 11 in., in
pasteboard boxes. Vault, 3d floor.
(6248)
54. DEPOSITORIES' REPORTS ON MONEYS OF BANKRUPT ESTATES IN DEPOSIT,
1918 - 1925. Reports of Philadelphia National Bank showing amounts of
balances credited to accounts of various bankrupt estates. (Monthly,
official.) 4 x 8 envelopes and folded sheet, 1 ft. 2 in., in 2 paste-
board boxes. Vault, 3d floor. (6259)
55. CORRESPONDENCE PERTAINING TO BANKRUPTCY AND MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS, 1919 - 1934. Letters relating to involuntary bankruptcy peti-
tions, subpoenas, circular letters, official and business cards, and
testimonies in cases. Arranjod numerically and chronologically.
official.) 82 x 15 folders and envelopes, 55 ft., in 31 metal transfer
cases. Dirty. R. 504.
3
(3086)
(Daily,
56. DISMISSAL OF BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS, 1923. Court notice that
order has been c..tered in a listed number of cases to show cause why
petitions should not be dismissed for want of prosecution, listing case
number, bankrupt, and attorneys. (Monthly, official.) 4 x 8 folded
sheets, 1 ft., in pasteboard boxes. Vault, 3d floor. (6236)
57. UNCLAIMED BALANCES IN CLOSED BANKRUPTCY CASES, 1923. Court
statements showing banks and trust companies in which balances have re-
mained unclaimed for a period of more than one year after case was closed
and ordering the depositories to pay the unclaimed balance into court
registry to be held by court until disposed of by law or claimed by the
proper persons. (Daily, official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 3 ft., in 6
pasteboard boxes. Vault, 3d floor. (6233)
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
9
58. PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY CASES, Apr. 1931 to date. Records of
voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. Filed numerically.
(Daily, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 480 ft., in 244 drawers of 3 steel
filing cases. R. 305. (7610)
59. APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS DEPOSITORIES IN BANKRUPTCY,
1927 - 1935. Applications by various banks, stating qualifications,
location, financial status, names of board of directors and officers,
etc.; also court decrees designating approved depositories and showing
the amount of bond filed. (Weekly, official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets,
1 ft. 2 in., in wooden boxes. Vault, 3d floor. (6198)
(Admiralty)
1865. Record of prize cases,
60. DOCKET OF BILLS OF COST, 1861 – 1865.
giving name of case, amount claimed, date of allowance, to whom allowed.
date of allowance, and name of proctor for libellant. (Never.) 11 x 16
vol., 3 in., on shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
(6231)
61. ADMIRALTY CALENDARS, 1883 - 1903. Showing nature and number of
case, name of vessel, master, owner, attorneys, date, and to whom the
case was ordered down. (Never.) 11 x 15 vols. (2) in., on steel shelf.
Vault, 3d floor. (6270)
62. THE SCHOONER MARIE PALMER V. THE TUG JAMES MCCAULLEY, 1909.
Copy of testimony in the case. (Never.) 10 x 12 vol., 1 in., on steel
shelf. Bindings broken. Vult, 3d floor.
1906.
(6266)
63. ADMIRALTY DOCKETS, 1735 - 1906. Record of cases tried in ad-
miralty; two early volumes, dated 1735 1747 and 1748 1795, giving
-
cases brought before the vice admiralty court of the Province of Penn-
sylvania and include prize cases of 1776. Entered chronologically.
Indexed. (Rarely, official.) 12 x 15 vols., 1 ft. 8 in., on steel
shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6241)
Showing name or
Entered chrono-
Vault,
64.
RECORD OF COSTS IN PRIZE CASES, 1861 - 1865.
nature of prize, amount claimed, and to whom allowed.
logically. (Never.) 11 x 16 vols. (2), 3 in., on steel shelf.
3d floor. (6211)
65. RECORD OF COSTS IN ADMIRALTY CASES, 1874 - 1904. Showing
clerk's costs and attorneys' and commissioners' fee. Entered chronolo:
gically. (Never.) 10 x 12 vol., 2 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3c
floor. (6235)
66. RECORD OF WRITS OF SURVEYS FOR SHIPS DAMAGED ON HIGH SEAS,
1780 - 1878. Showing name of vessel, master, port of sailing, and date
of return of writ of survey. Entered chronologically. (Never.)
132 vols. (3), 7 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6215)
9 x
ļ
67.
ADMIRALTY CASES, 1789 to date. Records of actions by secnen
for wages, injuries, etc., actions for breach of maritime contracts,
actions on maritime torts; etc. Arranged chronologically and numerically
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
10
Index in R. 304.
(Daily, official.) Variously sized envelopes and
folded sheets, 352 ft., in 88 drawers of steel filing cases.
torn, ink faded.
Rs. 504 and 304. (4245, 15)
Brittle,
68. U. S. PRIZE CASES, 1811 - 1871. Relating to seizures in the
wars of 1812 1863. Arranged cronologically. (Never.) 3 x 8 folded
papers, 32 ft. 6 in., in wooden box and 104 pasteboard boxes.
(3034)
R. 504.
69. RECORD OF PRIZE CASES, May 1861 - May 1864.
May 1864. Showing name of
vessel, date of trial, cargo, place and date of capture, account of
court proceedings, and sale and distribution of proceeds. Indexed.
(Never.) 11½ x 15 vols. (3), 6 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
(6244)
70.
1909.
Information pertain
SUITS AND SEIZURES OF SHIPS, 1789 - 1909.
ing to suits by and against seized ships. (Never.) 3 x 8 folded
sheets, 30 ft., in 104 pasteboard boxes. R. 504. (3031)
71. RECORDS PERTAINING TO CIVIL AND MARITIME MATTERS UNDER ADMIR-
ALTY JURISDICTION, 1789 - 1925. Libel suits filed on vessels, personal
inquiries, claims, appeals, disordinance of suits, answers and proofs,
court orders and opinions, final decrees, attachments, appeals, commis-
sioners' reports on witnesses, circulars, wages and proceeds, seamens'
effects, breach of contract, writs of appraisers, collisions, salvages,
charter-attachment, and pleas. Arranged chronologically and numerically.
(Daily, official.) Variously sized vols., envelopes, and loose sheets,
366 ft., in 78 metal transfer cases. Dirty. R. 514. (3027)
72. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS AND REPORTS, 1808 - 1910. Pertaining to
libel suits, deserted seamen, suits against the U.S., petitions for
habeas corpus, bonds for security, reports c the U.S. Shipping Commiss-
ion, reports of business, reports of money in the Treasury, surety certi-
ficates, attorneys' oaths, venire facias, and juratores. (Never.)
3 x 8 bundles, 28 ft., in 92 pateboard boxes. R. 504. (3035)
75. BONDS OF APPEAL IN ADMIRALTY, 1851 - 1912.
1912. Copies of surety
bonds listing libellant, date and amount of bond, and company or indi-
viduals giving bond. Entered chronologically. (Never.) 9 x 14 vols.
9½
(2), 3 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6205)
74. APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS AS SURVEYORS, 1856 - 1927. Forms
received by the Board of Survey in Admiralty from applicants, and forms
issued by the court offering appointment to applicants. (Monthly,
official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 1 ft. 1 in., in pasteboard boxes.
Vault, 3d floor. (6227)
-
75. SURVEYS OF VESSELS, 1889 1920. Record of surveys showing
date, name of vessel, master, where from, and consignees. Entered chr-
onologically. (Never.) 9 x 14 vols. (2), 3 in., on steel shelf.
Vault, 3d floor. (6210)
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
11
76. REPORTS OF U. S. SHIPPING COMMISSICER ON EFFECTS OF DECEASED
SEAMEN, 1898 - 1932. Forms issued through the court by the Department
of Commerce, signed by the Shipping Commissioner, showning name, age,
and number of deceased seaman, name of ship, master, description of voy-
age, date of death, cause, wages, moneys received by beneficiary through
sale of personal property, and court order for payment. (Annually,
official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 4 ft., in pasteboard boxes. Vault,
3d floor. (6261)
77. ADMIRALTY SURVEYS, 1915 - 1916; 1920 - 1926. Miscellaneous
forms pertaining to surveys of maritime property for the purpose of de-
termining amounts to be apportioned in salvage, collision, and other
admiralty tort and contract actions. (Never.) 3½ x 8 bundles, 17 ft.
6 in., in 15 pasteboard boxes. R. 504.
R. 504. (3090)
78. ADMIRALTY BONDS, 1924 to date. Libellants' and respondents'
bonds for costs and for release of vessels, endorsed with index number
of cases to which they relate. Docket forms index. Entered chronologic-
ally. (Daily, official.) 10 x 15 vols., 9 in., in safe. R. 504. (3022)
79. SURVEYS, 1840-1846.
1846. Orders for surveys of ships and fee
appraisal; these orders are issued so that amounts to be apportioned as
salvage or prize may be determined; they are orders for appraisals.
(Never.) 4 x 8 bundles, 7 ft., in 23 pasteboard boxes. R. 504. (3032)
(Special Civil Matters)
80. STATEMENT OF FACT IN TAX CASES, 1792-1918.
1918. Submitted as evi-
dence in court and transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury. Enter-
ed chronologically. Indexed. (Never.) Varously sized vols. (7), 1 ft.
2 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (622)
81. INFORMATION DOCKETS, 1802
INFORMATION DOCKETS, 1802 - 1912. Containing information about
goods illegally imported, giving name of case, date of proclamation,
and record of court action. Entered alphabetically. Indexed. (Never.)
9 x 14 vols. (6), 1 ft., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6208)
82. BONDS FOR FORFEITED GOODS, 1812.
feited goods, and bonds for appraiser.
in 9 pasteboard boxes. R. 504. (3033)
83.
Contracts for payment of for-
(Never.) 3 x 8 bundles, 3 ft.,
CLAIMANT BONDS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS, 1865 1884. Re-
cord of bonds listing date, surety, amount of bond, conditions of bond,
and signature of sureties. Entered chronologically.
vols. (4), 11 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor.
K
(Never.) 10 x 14
(6206)
84. LIBEL SUITS AND FORFEITURES, 1873 1875. Papers relating to
goods seized for non-payment of taxes and forfeitures. (Rarely, offi-
cial.) 3 x 8 bundles, 1 ft., in 3 pasteboard boxes on cabinet. R. 504
(3029)
85.
REPORTS OF TRANSFER OF JUDGMENTS, 1874 1898.
1898. Clerk's reports
to the solicitor on cases, showing date of execution, in favor of whom,
against whom, and amount; also a few Forms 158, clerk's reports on moneys
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
12
paid by the court to the Collector of Internal Revenue, showing docket
number, title and nature of case, and amount paid. (Monthly, official.)
4 x 8 folded sheets, 5 in., in wooden box. Vault, 3d floor.
(6247)
86. CLAIMANTS' BONDS UNDER CUSTOMS LAWS, 1878 - 1909. Record of
bonds given by claimants in customs cases, listing date, amount and con-
dition of bond, and signatures of claimant and witnesses. Entered alpha-
betically. (Never.) 9 x 14 vols., 3½ in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d
floor. (6209)
87. TAX LIENS, Jan. 1921 to date. Showing assessments by Collectors
of Internal Revenue for the purpose of determining the amount of taxes
due to the Government. Arranged chronologically and numerically. Judg-
ment index. (Daily, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 30 ft., in 15 drawers
in steel filing cases. R. 304. (3113)
88. REM, CIVIL INDICTMENTS, 1922 - 1927. Actions in which jurisdic-
tion over the defendant's person cannot be had; suit is against an object
subject to confiscation if the plaintiff is successful. Arranged chron-
ologically. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 26 ft., in 63
drawers in 2 steel filing cases. R. 420. (3169)
89. CIVIL REM, Jan. 1928 to date. Forfeiture cases by the Govern-
ment, principally under internal revenue and pure food and drug laws.
Arranged numerically and chronologically. Indexes. (Daily, official.)
10 x 15 envelopes, 32 ft., in 16 drawers of steel filing cases. R. 304.
(3019)
(Criminal)
90. CRIMINAL CASES, 1791 to date. Indictments, exhibits, brochures,
court stenographer's reports, records of testimony, grand jury inquests,
and miscellaneous papers relating to Federal criminal cases. Arranged
chronologically and numerically. Indexes. (Daily, official.) Variously
sized folders, envelopes, loose-leaf books, folded sheets, and bundles,
455 ft. 9 in., in drawers of steel filing cases and in 45 steel transfer
Rs. 504, 420, and 304. (3093, 3170, 3310, 3198, 3017)
cases.
91.
CRIMINAL RECORD, 1709 - 1791; 1845 - 1871. Record of cases
showing defendants, indictments, bench warrants, demurrers, summonses,
recognizances, witnesses, commitments, etc. Entered chronologically.
Indexed. (Rarely, official.) 11 x 15 and 12 x 16 vols. (14), 2 ft. 10
in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6184, 6230)
92. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, 1791 - 1905.
1905. Showing court actions in crimin-
al cases, commissioner's return, documents filed, decision of court, etc.
Entered chronologically. Indexed. (Never.) 11 x 15 vols. (9), 1 ft.
6 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6194)
93. JUDGE'S CRIMINAL DOCKET, 1898-1901. Record of cases showing
defendants and charges. Entered chronologically. (Never.) 11 x 15
vol., 1½ in., on steel shelf. Vult, 3d floor. (6217)
94. RECOGNIZANCE OF BAIL, 1876 - 1919.
1919. Acknowledgements of the
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
13
:
amount of bonden the U.S. for the appearance of defendants at time
and date specified, stating forfeiture. Indexed. (Never.) 9½ x 14
오글
​vols. (12), 1 ft. 6 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6234)
EXAMINATION OF BAIL, 1878-1885; 1891 - 1917.
1917. Record of per-
sons offering bail, with sworn statements as to their assets and liabil-
ities. Entered chronologically. (Never.) 9 x 14 vols. (3), 10 in.,
on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6212)
95.
96. LIST OF INDICTMENTS, 1898 - 1901. Showing charges, persons in-
dicted, dates and session. Entered chronologically. (Never.) 11 x 14
vols. (2), 2 in., on steel shelf. Bindings broken. Vault, 3d floor.
(6273)
97. RECORD OF BAIL BONDS, 1919 1926.
1926. Showing defendant, date and
amount of bond, surety, his real estate and assets, and copies of the
signatures of witnesses, surety, and commissioners. Entered chronologic-
ally. (Monthly, official.) 4 x 9 vols. (6), 10½ in., on steel shelf.
Vault, 3d floor. (6216)
(United States Commissioner)
98. U. S. COMMISSIONER'S CR. INAL RECORD, 1913 - 1933. Of hearings
before the U. S. Commissioner, showing defendant, commissioner, date of
complaint, complainant, change, date of issuance of warrant to marshal,
witnesses, and amount of appearance bond. (Weekly, official.) 10 x 16
vols., 1 ft. 6 in., on 4 steel shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6277)
99. COMMISSIONER'S CRIMINAL RETURN DOCKETS, 1846 - 1922. Showing
defendant, copy of warrant, examination of witnesses, copy of commitment,
date, etc. Entered chronologically and numerically. (Never.) 11/1/2 x
15 and 12 x 15 vols. (12), 1 ft. 10 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 5d
floor. (6271, 6204)
100. U. S. COMMISSIONER'S RECORD OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, 1916 - 1932.
Showing defendants, charge, affidavit, warrant, marshal's fees, witnesses,
and findings. Indexed. (Monthly, official.) 10 x 15 and 7 x 9 vols.
(9), 1 ft. 3 in., on steel shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6274, 6237)
101. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKETS, 1921 - 1925.
1925. Reports on cases specify-
ing date of hearing, charge, warrant issued and action taken, witness,
date of offense, name of surety, and action taken. Entered numerically.
(Frequently, official.) 8 x 13 1/3 vol., 2 in., on steel shelf. Bind-
ings broken. Vault, 3d floor. (6253)
102. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKET, LANCASTER, 1924. Record of cases of the
U. S. commissioner at Lancaster, Pa., specifying date of hearing, charge,
warrant issued, action taken, witnesses, surety, and date of offense.
(Never.) 9 x 11 bundles, 3 in., on steel shelf. Dirty. Vault, 3d
floor. (6252)
103.
COMMISSIONER'S CASES, 15 to date. Recognizances, reports of
trial warrants of removal, warrants to apprehend, final mittimus, affi-
davits, warrants, indictments, and transcripts of proceedings. (Daily,
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
14
official.) Variously sized envelopes, loose sheets, and bundles, 191 ft.,
in 19 metal transfer cases, on steel shelf and in 17 drawers of steel
filing case. Rs. 304, 504, and vault, 3d floor. (3028, 3306, 6250, 3012)
104. COMMISSIONER'S EXPENSE ACCOUNTS, 190 1935.
1935. Showing commis-
sioner's expenses in apprehending defendants on Federal charges. (Daily,
official.) 8 x 14 clipped papers, 9 ft., in 5 metal transfer cases.
R. 504. (3085)
105. COMMISSIONER'S FEE ACCOUNTS, 1920 - 1935.
1935. Copies of abstracts
of fees due U.S. commissioner giving accounts, oath, certificate of dis-
trict attorney, etc.; originals are filed with Department of Justice.
Index in R. 304. (Rarely, official.) 8 x 14 loose sheets, 10 ft., in
steel filing cases. R. 504. (3305)
106. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF PAPERS, 1842 - 1845. Commissioner's
acknowledgments of receipt of case papers, recording name, date, and
number of same. (Never.) 5 x 14 vol., 1 in., on steel shelf. Binding
broken. Vault, 3d floor.
(6265)
107. U. S. COMMISSIONER'S AFFIDAVITS, 1898 - 1902.
1902. Affidavits as to
accounts, and court orders approving the same. (Never.) 10 x 15 vol.,
1 in., on steel shelf. Binding broken. Vault, 3d floor.
Vault, 3d floor. (6256)
·
108. INVESTIGATIONS OF WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC, 1911 - 1921.
1921. Miscellan-
eous correspondence pertaining to investigations of white slave cases.
(Seldom, official.) 9 x 12 folders, 5 ft., in cedar closet. Dirty,
scattered. R. 513.
(3324)
109. SEARCH WARRANT RECORD, 1928. Record issued by the U. S. commis-
sioner for eastern Penna.,of search warrants, showing amount of fees
charged. (Daily, official.) 7 x 11 vol. (1), 1 in., on steel shelves.
7½ 1½
Binding broken. Vault, 3d floor. (6268)
110.
(Naturalization)
NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION,
1805; 1832 - 1834; 1894 - Aug. 1924.
Aug. 1924. Petitions for naturalization and
final papers, petitions of applicants whose present addresses are un-
known, petitions rejected, and certificates of citizenship. (Occa-
sionally, official.) Variously sized vols. (182), and loose sheets, 58
ft., in 56 pasteboard boxes on floor and on transfer cases. R. 506.
(3194, 3192)
(Attorneys)
Court orders permitting
Arranged chronologically.
folded papers, 1 ft. in
R. 504. (3309)
111. ADMISSION OF ATTORNEYS, 1918 - 1923.
- 1923.
attorneys to practice before the Federal bar.
Index in R. 304. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8
drawer of metal filing case and in pasteboard box.
(Fiscal Accounts)
112. CHECK STUBS, 1847 - 1935.
1935. Showing amounts paid by the district
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
15
1
court for various charges.
(Rarely, official.)
(Rarely, official.) Variously sized vols.
Vault, 3d floor. (6229)
(90), 7 ft. 6 in., on steel shelves.
113. RECEIPTS OF THE COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE, 1864 1869.
Showing amounts received from the district clerk and a record of goods
involved. (Never.)
(Never.) 10 x 15 vol., 2 in., on steel shelf. Bindings
broken. Vault, 3d floor. (6264)
-
114.
1907. Clerk's
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS OF THE DISTRICT COURT, 1862
record of cash receipts from the U. S. mars 1, giving date of entry and
amount. (Nevc.) 11 x 16 vols. (3), 5 in., on steel shelf. Bindings
broken. Vault, 3d floor. (6246)
115. CASH BOOKS, 1907 - 1955.
disbursed in cases, giving dates,
docket. Entered chronologically.
(29), 4 ft., on steel shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6201)
Clerk's record of monies received and
purposes, check numbers, and name of
(Monthly, official.)
(Monthly, official.) 15 x 16 vols.
116. REPORTS TO ATTORNEY GENERAL, 1927 - 1932.
1932. Forms 10 and 20, re-
ports of clerk on monies credited to the U. S. Treasurer in prohibition
cases, stating number and title of case and amount and date of deposit.
(Weekly, official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 1 ft., in pasteboard box.
Vault, 3d floor. (6275)
117. GENERAL REPORT BOOKS, 1864 1869. Containing receipts in
account with the U.S. Treasury, showing goods received, amount of money
paid, and signature of person to whom chattel was turned over. (Never.)
10 x 16 vols., 3 in., on steel shelf. Bindings broken.
Bindings broken. Vault, 3d floor,
(6225)
118.
ORDER OF APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS, 1879-1899; 1902 - 1912.
Accounts of court officers, including district attorney, marshals, and
commissioners, showing expenses, period covered, and expenses of witness-
es and jurors. Entered chronologically. (Never.) 10 x 14 vols. (3),
9 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6218)
119. LEDGER, 1907 - 1915. Record of plaintiff's and defendant's
accounts, showing name of docket, page number, and date and name of
case. Entered chronologically. Indexed. (Never.) 13 x 17 vol., 2
17½
in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (618)
120. CANCELLED CHECKS, REGISTRY ACCOUNT, Jan. 1, 1928 Dec. 31,1929.
Statements and cancelled checks rom First National Bank of Philadelphia
and Quaker City National Bank of Philadelphia. Arranged chronologically.
(Rarely, official.) 1 x 7 loose and clipped sheets, 8 in., in drawer
of metal filing case and in pasteboard box. R. 504. (3307)
(Miscellaneous)
:
-
121. ASSESSMENT AND TAXES, 1791 - 1804; 1813; 1815 1816; 1818 -
1821. Record of assessments and Federal taxes on dwellings, warehouses,
wharves, and property in Pennsylvania, taxes on household furniture, gold
and silver watches, coaches and other vehicles, stills and spirits, and
slaves; accounts of internal revenue officers for stamps and tax; census
Clerk of District Court, Philadelphia
16
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of 1810, 1820, 1830; and stipulations for district court, 1849 1899.
(Rarely, official.) Variously sized vols., 80 ft., on transfer cases.
Brittle, dirty, torn, mouldy, bindings broken, damaged by water and care-
less handling. R. 506. (3166, 3193, 3191, 3167)
122. WITNESS ORDER BOOK, 1867-1929. Listing witnesses, number of
days of service in court, amount of costs, etc. (Annually, official.)
11 x 16 vols. (5), 1 ft., on stel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6207)
123. RECEIPTS FOR LEGAL PAPERS TAKEN FOR PUBLISHING, 1878 - 1915.
Showing date papers were loaned out, date of return, and signature of
receiver. (Never.) 7 x 8 vols., 1 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d
floor. (6267)
124. SURETY COMPANIES, POWER OF ATTORNEY, 1901 - 1924.
1924. Power of
attorney forms filled in by surety companies, showing persons acting as
agents for service of process, date of receipt, and date of filing in
the clerk's office. (Monthly, official.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 1 ft.
ll in., in 2 pasteboard boxes.
(6260)
Vault, 3d floor.
125. RECORD OF BILLS OF SALE, 1801 - 1935. Marshal's record of sales
of property under court execution, showing purchasers, prices paid,
witnesses' signatures, and date and name of each case. (Daily, official.)
12 x 16 vols. (3), 9 in., on steel shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (6269)
126. BOND STIPULATIONS, 1849 - 1924.
1924. Cost bond stipulations showing
name of case, plaintiff, defendant, nature of case, docket number, date,
acknowledgment of debt with the U.S., amount involved, and conditions
entered into. (Monthly, official.) 1 x 16 vols. (13), 3 ft., on 2
steel shelves. Vault, 3d floor. (6240)
127. SUMMONS, PRAECIPES, ETC., 1868 - 1909.
1909. Orders for discontin-
uance of suits, orders for appearance in court, etc.; also boxes marked
narratives. (Never.) 4 x 8 bundles, 28 ft., in 96 pasteboard boxes.
R. 504. (3087)
128. RECORD OF WRITS, 1870 - 1891. Marshal's reports showing value
of writ, name of case, attorney, date received, and dates served and re-
turned to court. Indexed. (Never.) 10 x 12 vols. (3), 7 in., on steel
shelf. Vault, 3d floor. (0263)
129. BONDS IN WRIT OF ERROR, 1871 - 1889.
1889. Bonds of defendants on
writ of error in appeals to circuit court, issued in district court.
(Never.) 4 x 8 folded sheets, 3 in., in pasteboard box. Vault, 3d
(6257)
floor.
130. STIPULATIONS LIABLE FOR CONDEMNATION, 1910 1912. Record of
bonds approved by the U. S. attorney, showing nature of case, surety,
date of filing, amount, and signatures of surety, witnesses, and princi-
pal. (Monthly, official.) 12 x 16 vol., 2 in., on steel shelf. Vault,
3d floor. (6276)
131. JURY WHEEL, 1918 - 1928. Lists of recommended potential jurors,
lists of names selected, and lists of names drawn. Arranged alphabetic-
Probation and Parole Officers, Philadelphia
17
ally. (Seldom, official.) Variously sized clamped papers, 2 ft., in
drawer of steel filing case. R. 504. (3308)
132. MISCELLANEOUS, July 1931 to date. Writs of habeas corpus peti-
tions to cancel certificates of naturalization, petitions by receivers
of National Banks for approval of certain acts, etc. Indexes. (Daily,
official. 10 x 15 envelopes, 6 ft. 6 in., in 4 drawers of steel filing
case. R. 304. (3021)
133.
(Correspondence)
CORRESPONDENCE, 1895 - 1931. Entered chronologically. (Monthly,
official.) Variously sized vols. (106), 12 ft. 6 in., on 2 shleves of
wooden filing case and on metal shelf. Dirty, ink faded. Vault between
Rs. 320-321 and 316. (3010)
134. DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR LETTERS, 1919 - 1933. Mimeographed de-
partmental circular letters. Arranged numerically.
Arranged numerically. Index in R. 304.
(Rarely, official.) 9 x 15 envelopes, 1 ft. 6 in., in 2 drawers of steel
filing case. R. 504. (3311)
135. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE, 1921 1934. Filed chronologically and
alphabetically. Index in R. 304. (Rarely, official.) Variously sized
folders, envelopes, and pockets, 28 ft., in 19 drawers in steel filing
cases. R. 504. (4242)
Probation and Parole Officers
Post Office and Courthouse Bldg.
9th and Chestnut Sts.
136. PROBATION CASES, 1934 to date. Correspondence, reports, and
records of probationers; Form 1, personal history showing court docket
and file number, by whom recorded, date, defendant, present and past
address, physical description, marital, family, economic, and social
condition, date, and criminal record; Form 7, court order to probationer,
showing docket number, conditions on which defendant is probationed, and
date when he is required to appear before the probation officer; Form
8, monthly report of the probationer to the probation officer giving
name, address, date, place of employment, earnings, expenses, savings,
improvements developed, and reasons for not working. (Daily, official.)
10 x 12 folders, 8 ft., in 8 drawers of 2 wooden filing cases. R. 409.
(7649)
137. TRANSFERRED CASES, 1954 to date. Records of probation cases
that have been transferred to another city, and copies of correspondence
with the probation officers of that city; also Form 1, personal history,
showing court docket and file number, by whom recorded, date, defendant,
present and past addresses, physical description, marital data, family
data, economic and social data and criminal record; Form 7, issued by the
district court to probationer showing docket number, conditions on which
defendant is probationed, and date he is to appear before probation offi-
cer. Filed alphabetically, by probationers. (Daily, official.) 10 x 12
Probation and Parole Officers, Philadelphia
18
folders, 1 ft., in drawer of wooden filing case. R. 409. (76465)
138. CORRESPONDENCE WITH PENITENTIARIES, 1955 to date. Concerning
investigations to check information before granting paroles and infor-
mations given by prisoners; also correspondence with the Parole Exocu-
tive at Washington. Filed alphabetically, by subjects. (Daily, offi-
cial.) 9 x 12 folders, 8 in., in drawer of wooden filing case. R. 409.
(7651)
139. CORRESPONDENCE, Jan. 1935 to date. With officials at Washing-
ton regarding payrolls, travel vouchers, and supplies. Arranged chrono-
logically. (Daily, official.) 9 x 12 folders, 4 in., in drawer of
wooden filing case. R. 409. (7647)
140. JUVENILE PROBATION CASES, 1936 to date. Reports, records, and
correspondence pertaining to cases of juveniles under 19 years of age;
also copies of letters to the Washington office and to individuals in-
terested in cases. Filed alphabetically, by probationers. (Daily,
official.) 10 x 12 folders, 1 ft., in drawer of wooden filing case.
R. 409. (7652)
141. TRAVEL VOUCHERS, July 1936 to date. Treasury Form 1018-A,
public voucher for reimbursement of travel expenses, stating the char-
acter of expenditure, amount, date, payee, by whom paid, check number,
date paid, and voucher number. Filed chronologically.
Filed chronologically. (Daily, official.)
8 x 11 loose sheets, 6 in., in drawer of wooden filing case. R. 409.
(7648)
142. PAROLE CASE, ACTIVE, 1937 to date. Records, reports, and cor-
respondence of paroles; Probation Form 1, personal history, showing court
docket number, file number, by whom recorded, date, defendant, past and
present address, physical description, marital data, family data,
economic and social data, and criminal record; Form 2, monthly report
showing record of defendant, activities leading up to the recommendation
for parole, and receipt of certificate of parole; certificate showing
name and number of prisoner, and date of release, with photographs of
prisoner attached; Form. 4, report of condition of prisoner at time of re-
lease; Form 5, parole progress report showing new information, institu-
tional progress, parole plan, and board and committee action, and rela-
tive reference form showing name, address, age, occupation, and religion
of prisoner and his family. (Daily, official.) 10 x 12 folders, 1 ft.,
in drawer of wooden filing case. R. 409.
R. 409. (7650)
143. DISCHARGED CASES, 1926 to date. Correspondence, reports and
records or probationer, discharged or paroled; Form 1, personal history
showing court docket and file number, by whom recorded, date, defendant,
present and past address, physical description, marital, family, economic
and social condition, date and criminal record; Form 7, district court
order to probationer, showing docket number, conditions on which defend-
ant is probationed, and date when he is required to appear before the
probation officer; Form 8, monthly report of the probationer to the pro-
bation officer giving name, address, date, place of employment, earnings,
expenses, savings, improvements developed, and reasons for not working;
Form 12, investigation report giving court docket number, probation file
United States Commissioner, Philadelphia
19
number, by whom recorded and date thereof, name of defendant, aliases
and nicknames, present offense, previous convictions, statement of
defendants, habits, and associates. (Semiannually, official.)
folders, 22 ft., in 12 drawers of 2 wooden filing cases.
R.415.
9 x 12
(9305
United States Commissioner
Post Office and Courthouse Bldg.
9th and Chestnut Sts.
144. SEARCH WARRANT DOCKET, Feb. 1929 to date. Showing defendant,
date of complaint, date of issue of search warrant, name of Federal
agent, and report of search and seizure. Entered chronologically.
(Semiannually, official.) 7 x 10 vols., 2 in., in drawer of steel
filing case. R. 415. (8080)
145. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKET, 1953 to date. Showing defendant, charge,
date of approval by district attorney, dates of hearings, attorneys for
the U.S. and defendant, fees for commissioners and witnesses, amount of
bail, surety, witnesses, and action taken by commissioner. Entered
chronologically. 4 x 6 card index. (Daily, official.) 9 x 15 vols.
(16), 7 ft. 6 in., on filing case. R. 415. (8084)
146. CHINESE CASES, 1928 - 1929.
1929. Records of cases of Chinese
thought to be residing in the U.S. without proper certification, includ-
ing complaint and affidavit of officer requesting a warrant from the U.S.
commissioner, bail bonds showing defendant, amount of bail, and date of
hearing, justification of surety form showing name, address, amount of
surety, and signature of surety, and order of discharge in discharged
cases. Arranged chronologically. (Rarely, official.)
(Rarely, official.) Variously sized
envelopes and loose papers, 6 in., in drawer of steel filing case. R.
415. (8075)
147. CRIMINAL CASES, 1931 - 1934. Records showing date of hearing,
defendant, charge, whether defendant was discharged or held for court,
attorneys, amount of bail, and witnesses. Arranged chronologically.
(Rarely, official.) 10 x 14 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing
case. R. 415. (8081)
148. WARRANTS OF ARREST, 1934 to date. Copies of warrants issued by
commissioner to marshal commanding arrest of alleged criminals; also
marshal's returns on warrants showing date of receipt of warrant and if
alleged criminal was not apprehended the reason for not bringing him in.
(Frequently, official.) 8 x 12 envelopes, 3 ft., in 2 drawers of 2
steel filing cases. R. 415. (8082)
149. PAPERS RELATIVE TO COMMISSIONER'S ACCOUNTS, 1926 - 1928.
1928. Cor-
respondence and papers, including records of fees paid to the commission-
er for services rendered. (Never.) 10 x 14 envelopes, 2 in.. in traver
of steel filing case. R. 415. (8071)
United States Commissioner, Philadelphia
20
150. QUARTERLY ACCOUNTS, 1933 to date. Form 46, showing commission-
er's account with the General Accounting Office, notices of settlement
of claims from the General Accounting Office, accompanying checks in pay-
ment for fees due commissioners for the quarter, and inquiries asking
for an explanation of mistakes in the original claim and making deductions
therefrom; records show certificate number, claim number and date.
Arranged chronologically. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 12 and 10 x 14
envelopes, 5 in., in drawer of steel filing cabinet. R. 415. (8078,8073)
151. CORRESPONDENCE, Dec. 1933 to date. Correspondence from lawyers,
U.S. attorney, and others, and copies of letters sent from this office.
Arranged chronologically. (Semimonthly, official.) 10 x 14 envelopes,
1 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 415.
R. 415. (8069)
152. RECEIPTS FOR TRANSCRIPTS, 1926. Receipts from clerk of court of
other cities acknowledging transcripts from the U.S. commissioner.
Arranged chronologically. (Rarely, official.)
(Rarely, official.) 10 x 14 envelopes, 3 in.,
in drawer of steel filing case. R. 415. (8068)
155.
-
APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF POOR CONVICTS, 1926 1928. Copies
of applications for discharge from prison of poor convicts, showing con-
vict's name, commissioner applied to, jail where imprisoned, charge,
time served, statement that he cannot pay fine for which he is imprison-
ed, and signatures of applicant and witness. Arranged chronologically.
(Semiannually, official.) 7 x 8 loose papers, 3 in., in drawer of
steel filing case. R. 415.
R. 415. (8072)
154. OATH OF CONVICT, 1926 - 1928. Copies of oaths of convicts
applying for discharge from imprisonment under the provisions of section
641, Title 18, U.S. Code, giving name of convict and signature of U. S.
commissioner. Filed chronologically. (Rarely, official.) 7/1/2 x 8 1/1/
loose papers, 2 in., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 415. (8077)
155.
CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE FOR POOR CONVICTS, 1926 - 1928. Copies
of certificates of discharge from imprisonment, showing defendant, charge,
and order to release defendant. Arranged chronologically. (Monthly,
official.) 7 x 8 loose papers, 2 in., in drawer of steel filing case.
R. 415. (8076)
156. MANDATE TO JAILER, 1926 - 1928. Copies of mandates to jailer
stating that on a certain date application for discharge was made by a
specified prisoner to the U.S. commissioner, who commands the jailer to
produce prisoner in his office on date specified. Arranged chronologic-
ally. (Frequently, official.) 7 x 8 loose sheets, 3 in., in drawer
of steel filing case. R. 415.
R. 415. (8079)
157. SUMMONS FOR SEAMEN'S WAGES, 1929. Summons issued by U. 3.
commissioner to U. S. marshal ordering appearances of ship captains in
his office to answer claims made by seamen for wages due. Arranged
chronologically. (Annually, official.) 4 x 6 folders and loose papers,
2 in., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 415.
R. 415. (8070)
158. SEARCH WARRANTS, 1929 to date.
to Federal agents, and returns on same.
Warrants issued by commissioners
Arranged chronologically and
Clerk of District Court, Scranton
21
numerically. 4 x 6 card index. (Monthly, official.)
(Monthly, official.) 8½ x 12 envelopes,
8 in., in 2 drawers of 2 filing cases. R. 415. (8083)
159.
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL OFFICERS IN CIVIL RIGHTS LEASES, 1932.
Contains the record of appointments of special officers in civil light
lenses sworn in by the U.S. commissioner, showing agent and person to
whom warrant is to be served. (Never.) 10 x 14 envelopes, 2 in., in
drawer of steel filing case.
(8074)
R. 415.
LANCASTER
United States Commissioner
Appel Bldg., 33 N. Duke St.
Record of
160. U. S. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKET, Feb. 19, 1934 to date.
crimes committed for Lancaster and Chester Counties, showing names and
addresses of criminals. Indexed. (Daily, open record.) 10 x 15 vol.,
2 in., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 11. (19)
MIDDLE DISTRICT
SCRANTON
Clerk
U. S. Post Office and Courthouse
Washington Ave. and Linden St.
Located on the same site, the Old Post Office, from 1901 to 1930;
from April 15, 1930 to September 1932 in the Jerymn residence which has
since been demolished.
(General)
161.
Steno-
MINUTES OF TRIALS AND ARGUMENTS, Jan. 15, 1933 to date.
graphic minutes. Arranged numerically. Indexed. (Occasionally,
official.) 5 x 8 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case.
Vault in R. 421. (19)
162. MISCELLANEOUS CASES AND PAPERS, Jan. 30, 1913 to date. Cases
which are not records of this district, and miscellaneous papers.
Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.) 9 x 11 envelopes, 4 ft., in
2 drawers of metal filing case.
Vault in R. 421. (63)
163. REPORTS ON CASES, Dec. 30, 1929 to date. Form 7-A, docket re-
port on miscellanecus Federal cases, including all criminal and for-
feiture cases in which fines or penalties have been imposed except in-
ternal revenue cases. Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.)
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​Clerk of District Court, Scranton
22
83 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel filing cases. Vault in R. 421.
(61)
164.
LAW DOCKETS, May 1901 to date. Record of closed and pending
civil law cases showing disposition of each.
disposition of each. Indexed; also indexes.
(Daily, official.) 10 x 11 and 14 x 14 vols. (22) and loose-leaf
books (7), 6 ft. 1 in., in drawers of filing cases. Bindings broken.
R. 417. (452)
165. LAW CASES, May 6, 1901 to date. Records of closed and pending
law cases. Arranged numerically. Index vols. (Daily, official.) 10
x 15 envelopes, 96 ft., in 48 drawers of filing cases. Damaged by
water. R. 429 and basement.
(99)
(Equity)
166. EQUITY CASES, May 6, 1901 to date. Papers in equity cases.
dex vols. (6), in R. 417. Filed numerically. (Frequently, official.)
10 x 15 envelopes, 48 ft., in 24 drawers of steel filing cases. Dam-
aged by water. R. 429 and basement.
(6)
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167.
RECEIVER'S BONDS, Feb. 11, 1908 to date. Bonds filed by re-
ceivers in equity actions, to insure the property which came into the
control of the receiver by virtue of the equity action. Arranged al-
phabetically. (Rarely, official.) 9 x 11 envelopes, 4 ft., in 2 draw-
ers of metal filing case. Vault in R. 421. (24)
168. EQUITY DOCKETS, DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT COURTS, May 1901 to date.
Records of proceedings and judgments in equity cases. Indexed. (Daily,
official.) Variously sized vols. (5), 8 in., on shelf. R. 417. (453)
169. EQUITY INJUNCTION BONDS, Apr. 10, 1933 to date. Bonds filed by
plaintiffs in equity actions wherein injunctions are sought. Arranged
alphabetically. (Rarely, official.) 9 x 11 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer
of metal filing case. Vault in R. 421. (27)
(Bankruptcy)
Showing proceedings in
170. BANKRUPTCY DOCKET, May 1901 to date.
each case. (Daily, official.) 12 x 20 vols. (15) and 10 x 11 loose-
leaf books (2), and 12 x 17 index vol. (6), 5 ft. 8 in., on metal shel-
Bindings broken. R. 417.
R. 417. (450)
ves.
171. BANKRUPTCY CASES, May 6, 1901 to date. Complete records of each
Arranged numerically. Index in R. 417.
Index in R. 417. (Frequently, official.)
case.
10 x 15 envelopes, 164 ft., in 82 drawers of steel filing cases. Dam-
aged by water. R. 429 and basement. (5)
Court
172. APPOINTMENT OF REFEREES IN BANKRUPTCY, May 1901 to date.
orders of appointment. Arranged alphabetically. (Occasionally, offi-
cial.) 3 x 8 envelopes. 4 ft., in 2 metal drawers of steel filing
cases. Vault in R. 421. (15)
173. TRUSTEE'S BONDS, Mar. 10, 1911 to date.
tees, to ensure proper disposal of goods by him.
Bonds posted by trus-
Arranged numerically.
Clerk of District Court, Scranton
23
(Rarely, official.)
3 x 8 folders, 88 ft., in 25 steel cases in steel
(48)
cabinet. Vault in R. 421.
174. REPORT OF REFEREES UNDER ORDER 26, Aug. 2, 1918 to date. Re-
ports of referees on receipts of earnings, receipts for indemnity ex-
penses, and disbursements for expenses. Arranged numerically. (Occa-
sionally, official.)
official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel fil-
ing case. Vault in R. 421. (40)
175.
Clerk's
BANKRUPTCY STATISTICAL RECORD, Aug. 24, 1924 to date.
annual reports to the Attorney General on bankruptcy cases completed
during the fiscal year. Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.)
x 8 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R.
(49)
421.
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Entered numer-
176. BANKRUPTCY, REGISTRY LEDGERS, May 1901 to date.
ically. (Frequently, official.) 10g x 12 loose-leaf books
on shelf. R. 417. (455)
(2), 3 in.,
(Special Civil Matters)
177.
TAX LIENS, CERTIFICATES OF DISCHARGE, AND OFFICE REPORTS, May
1901 to date. Papers in actions in which the U.S. attorney has started
proceedings against delinquent taxpayers, liens, discharges of liens,
etc. Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.) Variously sized loose
sheets, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 423. (31)
178. TAX LIENS AND CERTIFICATES OF DISCHARGE, Mar. 1921 July 1934.
Records of liens placed against property because owners did not pay in-
come tax; also records of discharges for people who have paid. Arranged
numerically. (Occasionally, official.) 10 x 11 folders, 2 ft., in
drawer of metal filing case. R. 423. (44)
179.
TAX LIEN DOCKET, May 1901 to date. Showing judgment debtor and
creditor, docket number, date of judgment, amount, and date of payment
or satisfaction. Entered alphabetically. (Occasionally, official.)
13 x 17 vol., 2 in. R. 417. (455)
(Criminal)
180.
CRIMINAL DOCKETS, Sept. 14, 1901 to date. Showing proceedings
in criminal cases. Entered numerically. Indexed. (Frequently, offi-
cial.) 9 x 11 and 12 x 18 vols. (21), 4 ft., on metal shelves.
in R. 421. (38)
Vault
181. CRIMINAL CASES, Sept. 1, 1901 to date. All papers of each case.
Index vol. (Daily, official.) 5 x 11 envelopes, 960 ft., in 480
drawers of filing cases. R. 433.
(3)
182. CRIMINAL CASES PENDING, May 14, 1917 to date. Arranged numeri-
cally. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 3 ft., in 2 files in
metal cabinet. Vault in R. 421. (47)
Clerk of Distrct Court, Scranton
24
183. CRIMINAL DRAFT CASES, June 1920. Case of "slackers" who tried
to avoid the draft during the World War. Arranged numerically. (Rare-
ly, official.) 10 x lit folders, i ft., in drawer of steel filing case.
Dirty. R. 421.
R. 421. (56)
134. MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL RECORDS, Nov. 8, 1926 to date. Papers
in criminal actions. Arranged numerically.
Arranged numerically. (Occasionally, official.)
3 x 11 envelopes, 5 ft., in 12 steel transfer cases. R. 421. (7)
185. CRIMINAL BONDS, May 1, 1917 to date. Bonds posted by defendants
to secure release from incarceration while waiting trial on criminal
charges. Arranged numerically. (Occasionally, official.) 3 x
3 x 8 en-
velopes, 1 ft., in drawer of metal cabinet. Vault in R. 421. (46)
186. CRIMINAL BONDS, INACTIVE, Nov. 7, 1929 to date. Bail bonds giv-
en pending trial or appeal of criminal actions now closed. Arranged
numerically. (Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 2 ft., in
drawer of steel filing case. R. 421. (9)
187.
(United States Commissioner)
APPOINTMENTS, OATHS, AND BONDS OF U. S. COMMISSIONERS, Dec. 30
1927 to date. Arranged numerically. (Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8
envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421. (17)
188. COMMISSIONER'S QUARTERLY ACCOUNTS, Sept. 1931 to Date. Dupli-
cate financial reports. Arranged numerically. (Occasionally, official.)
Variously sized loose sheets, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case.
423. (30)
(Probation)
R..
189. PROBATION REPORTS AND COLLECTIONS, Apr. 18, 1334 to date. Mon-
thly reports submitted by each parolee and probationer relating to his
activities, earnings, and occupation. (Occasionally, official.) 32 x
8 envelopes, 10 in., in drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R.421.
(10)
(Naturalization)
190. DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION, Sept. 1, 1901 to date. Of aliens who
have signified intention of becoming citizens. Entered numerically.
(Frequently, official.) 11 x 17 vol., 4 in., on metal shelf. R. 433.
(2)
191. NATURALIZATION PETITIONS, Sept. 1, 1901 to date. Record of
aliens admitted to citizenship. Entered numerically. Index vols. (6),
in R. 433. (Occasionally, official.) 11 x 17 vols. (98), 24 ft., on
metal files and in basement. Damaged by water, bindings broken, ink
faded. Rs. 433, 429, and basement. (1)
192. STUBS OF NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES, May 1, 1901 to date. Show
ing holders and dates of certificates. Arranged numerically. (Rarely,
official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 4 ft., in 2 drawers of metal filing cases.
3
Clerk of District Court, Scranton
25
Vault in R. 421.
195.
(59)
NATURALIZATION ORDERS OF ADMISSION, DENIAL, AMENDMENT, AND RE-
PATRIATION, May 1, 1901 to date. Arranged numerically. (Rarely, offi-
cial.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of metal filing case. R. 421.
(41)
194. MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY NATURALIZATION REPORTS, May 1, 1901 to
date. Copies of reports sent to Washington monthly and quarterly on
naturalization matters. Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.)
x 8 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 421. (42)
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3 1/2
195. DEPOSITIONS OF WITNESSES IN NATURALIZATION CASES, May 1, 1901
to date. Testimony of witnesses regarding applicants for citizenship.
Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.) 32 x 82 envelopes, 1 ft.,
in drawer of metal filing case. R. 421. (43)
196.
(Attorneys)
CERTIFICATES OF DISBARMENT OF ATTORNEYS, Jan. 24, 1933 to date.
Court orders disbarring attorneys from practice. Arranged numerically.
(Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes,1 ft., in drawer of metal
filing case. R. 421.
R. 421. (12)
197. ROLL OF ATTORNEYS, May 1901 to date. Indexed. (Frequently,
official.) 11 x 16 vol., 2 in., on shelf. R. 417. (455)
198.
(Fiscal Accounts)
CLERK'S MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, and SEMIANNUAL REPORTS, May 1901 to
date. Copies of reports sent to Washington, the other kept in this off-
ice. Arranged numerically. Indexed. (Occasionally, official.) Vari-
ously sized loose sheets, 2 ft., in drawer of metal filing case. R. 423.
(29)
199.
Showing monies and de-
(Frequently, official.)
CLERK'S CASH BOOKS, May 1901 to date.
posits received by the clerk and disbursements.
15 x 16 vols. (5), 8 in., on shelf. R. 417. (455)
200.
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT IN THE THIRD NATIONAL BANK, Mar. 1921
to date. Receipts from bank for money deposited by the clerk. Arranged
numerically. (Never.) 3 x 8 folders, 3 ft., in 2 drawers of metal
filing cases. Vault in R. 421. (54)
201. BONDS OF DEPOSITORIES, Sept. 14, 1925 to date. Bonds filed by
banks wherein court funds are deposited to ensure the bank's returning
such funds on demand. Arranged numerically and alphabetically: (Oca-
sionally, official.) 9 x 11 envelopes, 6 ft., in 3 drawers in metal
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (26)
202. PAY ROLLS OF JURORS AND WITNESSES, Oct. 29, 1925 to date. Show-
ing amounts paid to jurors and witnesses. Arranged numerically. (Occa-
sionally, official.) 3½ x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of metal filing
case. Vault in R. 421. (18)
Clerk of District Court, Scranton
26
203. CERTIFICATES OF MILEAGE OF WITNESSES, 1927 to date. Records on
which payment of witnesses is based. Arranged numerically. (Occasion
ally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 10 in., in drawer of metal filing
Vault in R. 421.
case.
204.
(34)
RECEIPTS OF COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, June 1921 to date.
Reports of receipts of money collected by the clerk and turned over to
the Collector of Internal Revenue in internal revenue cases. Arranged
numerically. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 folders, 8 in., in drawer of
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (51)
205. REPORTS ON FINES, COSTS, AND PENALTIES, Feb. 8, 1926 - July 6,
1928. Copies of clerk's administrative and financial reports on the De-
partment of Justice. Arranged numerically. Indexed. (Occasionally,
official.) 3½ x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel filing case.
Vault in R. 421. (28)
206.
RECEIPTS FOR FINES OF THE U. S. ATTORNEY, March 12, 1935 to date.
Copies of receipts given by the clerk to the U. S. attorney when the
latter turns over the fines collected after sentence in criminal cases.
Arranged numerically. (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 11 envelopes, 2 ft.,
in drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421. (22)
207. COURT BALANCES IN DESIGNATED DEPOSITORIES, Dec. 30, 1927 to date.
Records of money on deposit in banks to the credit of the court. Arrang-
ed numerically. (Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes and bun-
dles, 2 ft., in drawer of metal filing case. Vault in R. 421. (16)
208. ORDERS TO DEPOSIT UNCLAIMED MONEY IN REGISTRY, Dec. 10, 1930 to
date. Directing the clerk to deposit in the bank funds paid in on ac-
count of a pending case and which remain unclaimed. Arranged numeric-
ally. (Rarely, official.) 9 x 11 folders, 1 ft., in drawer of metal
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (21)
(Oc-
209. TRUST FUNDS DISBURSEMENT VOUCHERS, n.d. Showing disbursements
in law cases, dates, payees, and authority. Arranged numerically.
casionally, official.) 3½ x 3 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (53)
(Miscellaneous)
210. POWERS OF ATTORNEY, May 1901 to date. Designation of persons to
act as agents. Arranged alphabetically and numerically. (Occasionally,
official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel filing case.
Vault in R. 421. (14)
211. RECORD OF ABSENCE OF DEPUTY CLERKS, 1934 to date. Arranged
numerically. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer
of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421. (62)
212. DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPERS, July 23, 1905 to date. Court orders
designating certain newspapers for publication of notices, etc., in bank-
ruptcy actions. Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.) 9 x 11 en-
velopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421. (60)
Clerk of District Court, Scranton
27
213. CLERK'S INVENTORY OF PROPERTY, Feb. 1926 to date. Lists chairs,
desks, filing cabinets, etc., of clerk's office. Arranged numerically.
(Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of metal
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (36)
214. APPOINTMENTS, ORDERS, AND BONDS OF CONCILATION COMMISSIONER,
Oct. 12, 1934 to date. Arranged alphabetically. (Occasionally, offici-
al.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 1 ft. 3 in., in drawer of metal filing case.
Vault in R. 421. (13)
215. RECORDS OF WRITS GIVEN TO U.S. MARSHAL FOR SERVICE, n.d. Cov-
ering writs or summons turned over to the U. S. marshal by the clerk for
service. (Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer
of metal filing case. R. 421. (45)
216. IMPOUNDED GRAND JURY REPORTS, Oct. 10, 1934 to date. Arranged
numerically. (Occasionally, official.) Indexed. 3 x 8 envelopes, 1
ft., in metal drawer of filing case. Worn. Vault in R. 421. (32)
217. APPOINTMENTS, BONDS, AND OATHS OF COURT OFFICIALS, May 9, 1907
to date. Appointments of U. S. attorneys, clerks, and U. S. marshals,
oaths of office, and bonds. Arranged alphabetically. (Occasionally.
official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of metal filing case.
Vault in R. 421. (39)
>
218. EXAMINATIONS OF CLERK'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES, May 1, 1901 to date.
Record of examinations by special agents of the Department of Justice.
(Rarely, official.) x 8½ envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel filing
(58)
case. Vault in R. 421.
:
envelopes, 1 ft., in
Bonds in closed cases.
3 x 8
(57)
219. EXPIRED BONDS, May 1901 to date.
Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.)
drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421.
220. PRAECIPE SEARCH, June 4, 1925 to date. Records of searches made
in the office files for information requested by various persons. Ar-
ranged numerically. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 1 ft., in
1/2
drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421. (50)
221. BONDS RELEASED, SECURITIES RETURNED, Sept. 14, 1925 to date.
Memoranda of bonds released and securities returned by court order,
showing date of release, judge so ordering, and the action to which the
bond related. Arranged numerically and alphabetically. Indexed.
(Occasionally, official.) 9 x 11 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel.
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (25)
222. APPEAL BONDS, Feb. 17, 1927 to date. Bonds posted for costs in
cases taken to the circuit court of appeals from the district court. Ar-
ranged numerically. (Rarely, official.)
(Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 folders, 1 ft., in
drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421. (52)
1/2
223. MISCELLANEOUS BONDS, June 30, 1932 to date. Creditor bonds,
custodian bonds, appeal bonds, bonds for cost of prosecution, bonds for
filing of liens, and all bonds except costs bonds in law and equity cases.
Probation and Parole Officer, Scranton
28
Arranged numerically. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 folders, 5 ft., in
3 drawers of steel filing cases. Vault in R. 421. (55)
224. BONDS FOR COSTS IN LAW AND EQUITY, Aug. 1932 to date. Bonds
to secure payment of costs of prosecution in cases. Arranged numerical-
ly. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 folders, 10 in., in drawer of steel
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (53)
225. GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS, Aug. 2, 1918 to date. Copies of sub-
poenas for grand jury service issued by the clerk. Arranged numerically.
(Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel
filing case. Vault in R. 421. (20)
226. APPOINTMENTS OF FOREMEN OF GRAND JURIES, Mar. 14, 1921 to date.
Court orders. Arranged alphabetically. (Occasionally, official.)
9 x
11 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421.
(37)
227. PRAECIPES, ORDERS, AND VENIRES FOR GRAND AND PETTY JURY, Fob.
16, 1922 to date. Court orders issued by the clerk commanding indivi-
duals to appear at a specified time for service on grand or petty jury.
Arranged alphabetically. (Occasionally, official.) 3 x 8 envelopes,
10 in., in drawer of steel filing case. Vault in R. 421. (11)
228. PETITIONS FOR SPECIAL GRAND JURY, May 4, 1931 to date. Peti-
tions, usually made by the U.S. attorney, accompanied by affidavits
stating reasons therefor. Arranged numerically. (Occasionally, offi-
cial.) 9 x 11 envelopes, 1 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Vault
in R. 421. (23)
(Correspondence)
229. MIMEOGRAPHED FORMS AND LETTERS, May 1901 to date. Communica-
tions from Washington and other sources pertaining to business of the
clerk's office; each is numbered on receipt. Arranged numerically.
(Occasionally, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 14 ft., in 7 drawers of
metal filing case. R. 429. (8)
Probation and Parole Officer
U. S. Post Office and Courthouse
Washington Ave. and Linden St.
Form 1, giving
230. PROBATION CASES, ACTIVE. Sept. 1930 to date.
personal history data; Form 7, giving case data on probationer; and
Form 8, monthly report from the probationer to the probation officer.
5 x 8 card index. (Daily, official.) 8 x 12 folders, 3 ft., in 2
drawers of wooden filing case. R. 432. (208)
251. PROBATION CASES, CLOSED. Sept. 1927 to date. Personal history
data, case data, and probationer's monthly report to probation officer.
Probation and Parole Officer, Lewisburg
29
(Rarely, official.)
Arranged numerically. 3 x 5 card index.
folders, 12 ft., in 6 drawers of wooden filing case. R. 432.
232.
8 x 12
(210)
INDEX TO ACTIVE CASES, Sept. 1930 to date. Showing probationer,
date of expiration of term, and number of cases. Arranged alphabetically.
(Daily, official.) 5 x 8 cards, 1 ft., in 2 drawers of card cabinet.
R. 432. (209)
233. INDEX TO INACTIVE CASES, 1927 - 1935. Covering inactive or
closed cases. Arranged alphabetically. (Rarely, official.)
2 ft., in 2 drawers of card cabinet. R. 432.
(207)
5 x 8 cards
234. CORRESPONDENCE, Sept. 1930 to date. With the district office
at Lewisburg regarding office procedure and probation cases. Arranged
chronologically. (Frequently, official.) 8 x 12 folders, 1 ft., in
drawer of wooden filing case. R. 432. (211)
235. CASE RECORDS AND REPORTS, Sept. 4, 1928 to date. Including com-
plete history of probationer or parolee, monthly reports made by proba-
tioner and parolee until released, correspondence, etc. Indexed.
(Daily, official.) 15 x 9 folders, 92 x 11 loose-leaf books, and 3
4 cards, 7 ft. 9 in., in 5 drawers of filing case and in 3 drawer card
cabinet. R. 432. (453)
4
236. CORRESPONDENCE, Sept. 4, 1928 to date. Chiefly with probation
and parole offices throughout the U.S. Indexed. (Daily, official.)
15 x 9 folders and 92 x 11 loose-leaf books (3), 1 ft. 8 in., in
drawer of filing case. R. 432. (454)
LEWISBURG
Deputy Clerk
Courthouse and Post Office Bldg.
Market and 3d Sts.
237. HABEAS CORPUS DOCKETS AND PAPERS, Jan. 1933 to date. Reports
and records of criminal cases. Filed and entered alphabetically and
numerically. Loose-leaf index book. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 15
folders and 10 x 11 loose-leaf book, 2 ft. 4 in., in 2 drawers of fil-
ing case. Judge's office. 2d floor.
(2)
238. REQUISITIONS AND GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE, Jan. 1935 to date.
quisition for supplies and equipment, and general correspondence.
official.) 9 x 112 folders, 8 in drawer of filing case. Judge's
office, 2d floor.
4
(4)
Re-
(Daily.
239. JUDGE'S OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE, Jan. 1933 to date. (Daily,
official.) 9 x 112 folders, 5 ft. 4 in., in 3 drawers of filing case.
Judge's office, 2d floor. (3)
Referee in Bankruptcy, Williamsport
30
240. JUDGE'S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS, ACTIVE, Jan. 1933 to date.
In regard to cases pending and judge's decisions and opinions. 9½ x 12
and 9 x 15 folders and envelopes, 8 ft. 5 in., in filing case. Judge's
office. 2d floor. (1)
241. JUDGE'S CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS, Jan. 1926 - Dec. 1933.
Judge's opinions and correspondence regarding cases. (Occasionally,
official.) 9 x 12 folders, bundles, and envelopes, 19 ft. 2 in., on 2
shelves and in 6 pasteboard boxes. Basement. (6)
Probation and Parole Officer
Courthouse and Post Office Bldg.
Market and 3d Sts.
242. CASE RECORDS AND REPORTS, July 1929 to date. Pertaining to pro-
bationers and parolees. Filed numerically. (Frequently, official.)
9 x 15 folders, 16 ft. 11 in., in 9 drawers of filing case.
Rs. 397,
399. (12)
243. REFERENCE RECORDS, AND REPORTS, July 1929 to date. Records and
reports kept for reference and for recording various phases of cases.
9 x 11 index, vols. (5). (Daily, official.) 9 x 13 vols. and loose-
leaf books and 3 x 5 cards, 9 ft. 1 in., on shelves. Rs. 397, 399.
(14)
244. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS, July 1929 to date. Correspondence
relative to probation and parole cases, and reports on investigation of
cases, collections of fines, etc. (Daily, official.) 9 x 15 folders,
2 ft. 7 in., in drawer of filing case. Rs. 397, 399.
(13)
WILLIAMSPORT
Referee in Bankruptcy
First National Bank Bldg., 25 W. 3d St.
245. BANKRUPTCY CASES, REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE, Jan. 1916 to date.
Copies of records of closed cases, reports on pending cases, residue ro-
cords after cases are completed, records of attorneys for trustees, ac-
counts between trustees and attorneys, and correspondence. (Frequently,
official.) 9 x 14 envelopes and loose-leaf books, 4 ft. 4 in., in 4
drawers of filing case. R. 514. (23)
31
(A)
WESTERN DISTRICT
PITTSBURGH
Clerk
New Federal Bldg., 7th Ave. and Grant St.
(B) Old Federal Bldg., 4th Ave. and Smithfield St.
Old Circuit Court Records
246. MISCELLANEOUS DOCKET, May 1826 Oct. 1840. Giving brief his-
tory of cases coming before the circuit court. (Rarely, official.) 8 x
15 vol., 7 in., in steel cabinet. Brittle, dirty, bindings broken. R.
828. (Bldg. A). (41)
247.
DECLARATION OF INTENTION, CIRCUIT COURT, May 2, 1811 - Oct. 28,
1897. Declarations of intention and naturalization petitions and record.
Index vol. (Occasionally, official.) 10 x 15 vols. (2), 6 in., in
wooden cabinet. R. 728. (Bldg. A). (88)
248. NATURALIZATION INDEX, CIRCUIT COURT, 1857 - 1892. Index to
first and second naturalization papers. (Occasionally, official, public.
12 x 16 vol., 6 in., in wooden cabinet. Bindings broken. R. 728.
(Bldg. A). (89)
--
249. ARGUMENT LIST, Oct. 4, 1906 Oct. 13, 1910. Containing data
on cases to be argued before judge of circuit court, showing date and
term of court, docket number, date of hearing, title of case, court de-
cision, assignment, and judge's notations. (Rarely, official.) 12 x
14 loose-leaf book, 1 in., in hamper. Dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor.
(3697)
District Court Records
(General)
2507 JUDGE'S DECISIONS, Nov. 16, 1846 - Dec. 1, 1931.
Dec. 1, 1931. Decisions of
district judges. Entered chronologically. (Frequently, official.) 10 x
14 vols. (38), 9 ft. 3 in., on shelves in wooden cabinet. R. 938.
(Bldg. A). (113)
251. MINUTE BOOKS, Jan. 5, 1864 - July 14, 1910; gaps. Daily record
of court business showing motions, petitions, orders, decisions, rulings
by court, record of citizenship granted aliens, admittance of attorneys
to practice before court, and lists of petit and grand jurors giving
name, address, occupation, term served, and amount due as compensation;
minutes are for civil, criminal, bankruptcy, and admiralty cases.
(Never.) 9 x 13 vols., 5 ft., in hamper. Dirty, torn, bindings broken.
Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. A). (3687)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
32
252. APPEARANCE DOCKET, May 1837 - Nov. 1847. Lists dates of trial
defendants, term of court, complaints, etc. (Rarely, official, public.)
11 x 16 vol., 3 in., in steel cabinet. Dirty, bindings broken. R. 828.
(Bldg. A). (32)
253. MISCELLANEOUS DOCKET, May 1840 - 1862. Recording actions be-
fore the court; some admiralty cases are listed on last few pages.
(Rarely, official.) 12 x 15 vol., 5 in., in steel cabinet. Brittle,
dirty, bindings broken, ink faded. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (42)
254. APPEARANCE DOCKETS, May 1848 - 1856; 1872 1876; 1879 May
1907. Record of cases showing dates of proceedings, defendants, plain-
tiffs, costs, etc. (Rarely, official.) 18 x 24 vols. (5), 1 ft., on
filing cabinets. Brittle, bindings broken. R. 938. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A). (124)
255. JUDGMENT DOCKET, 1819 - 1883.
1883. Record of court judgments and
costs in cases. (Rarely, official.) 14 x 18 vol., 3 in., in steel
cabinet. Dirty, bindings broken. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (38)
256. JUDGMENT DOCKETS, May 1872 1886; 1927 - Dec. 1931.
Dec. 1931. Showing
amount of judgments; copies of this series are in the clerk's office.
Entered alphabetically. (Frequently, official.) 12 x 24 vols. (5),
1 ft., on filing cabinets. Dirty, bindings broken. R. 938. (Bldg. A).
(126)
257. JUDGMENT DOCKETS, May 1863 to date. Record of criminal, law,
equity cases, showing dates of proceedings, defendant, plaintiff, settle-
ment costs, etc. Indexed. (Daily, official.) 10 x 14 vols. (4), 1. ft.,
in steel cabinet. Damaged by careless handling. R. 829. (Bldg. A).
(155)
258.
10 x
MISCELLANEOUS DOCKETS, Nov. 1866 - Dec. 1878. Covering minor
civil and criminal actions; also gives a list of admiralty cases. See
addenda for additional information. (Rarely, official, public.)
15 vols. (2), 6 in., in. steel cabinet. Dirty, bindings broken. R.828.
(Bldg. A). (43)
259. EXECUTION DOCKET, May 1881 May 1926. Listing plaintiff, de-
fendant, date of execution of judgment, costs, etc., in each case.
(Rarely, official.) 10 x 16 vol., 2 in., in steel cabinet. Dirty,
bindings broken. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (33)
-
260. TRIAL DOCKETS, Nov. 1905 Nov. 1908. Listing cases. (Rarely,
official.) 11 x 16 vols. (4), 1 ft., in steel cabinet. Dirty, bindings
broken. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (28)
261. MISCELLANEOUS DOCKET, Apr. 28, 1925 - Dec. 1933. Giving peti-
tions to and orders of court regarding matters of all nature that do not
come before a trial judge. Filed numerically. Indexed.
Indexed. (Farely,
official.) 10 x 15 covers, mailing cards, and receipts, 8 ft., in 4
drawers of wooden filing case. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (8)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
33
262. EQUITY AND CRIMINAL DOCKET, Apr. 1928 to date. Record of cases,
(Frequently, official.) 18 x 18 vols., 6 in., in steel cabinets. R.919.
(Bldg. A). (70)
263.
LAW AND EQUITY CASES, 1806 - 1877.
1877. Records of cases involving
property adjustments, patent infringements, damage claims, and various
points of law and equity submitted to court for adjudication. Filed
chronologically. Indexes. (Rarely, official.)
(Rarely, official.) 4 x 9 folders, 56 ft.,
in 28 drawers of steel filing cases. Damaged by careless handling,
brittle, dirty, torn. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (10)
264.
ASSUGNEE'S CASES, May 1, 1874 Oct. 3, 1907. (Rarely, offi-
cial.) 4 x 9 and 12 x 15 bundles, 4 ft., in 2 drawers of filing case,
in transfer case, and in folded document holders. Brittle, dirty. R.
938. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A).
(109)
265. ARGUMENT LISTS, May 1900; Oct. 1904; May 1907; May 1909; May
1911. Showing questions of law submitted to court, with notations of
the court's ruling and decisions. (Rarely, official.) 8 x 12 and 11 x
15 vols. (3), 3 in., in canvas hamper. Storeroom,
Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. 3).
(3673).
266. TESTIMONY, Nov. 1907 - Nov. 1924. Typed transcript of testi-
mony in equity, bankruptcy, and admiralty cases. (Rarely, official)
10 x 12 envelopes, 2 ft., in hamper. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. P).
(3672)
267. ARGUMENT LISTS, Nov. 1909 May 1915. A list of court cases to
be heard listed for convenience of court attaches. (Rarely, officici.
12 x 16 vols., 1 ft., in steel cabinet. Dirty. R. 828.
R. 828. (Bldg. A). (29)
268. CRIMINAL AND BANKRUPTCY EXHIBITS, Apr. 1910 - Dec. 1929. Papers
and listed accounts pertaining to individuals and firms in bankruptcy;
these exhibits belong to parties in cases and are recoverable. Index
vols.
(Never.) 9 x 14 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case.
R. 736. (Bldg. A). (23)
269. OPINIONS, July 23, 1915 - Feb. 28, 1928.
Feb. 28, 1928. Copies of court opin-
ions in equity, bankruptcy, and miscellaneous cases, showing appellee,
appellant, and opinion number; case jacket bears name and title of case.
Filed by type of case. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded documents, 2
ft., in hamper. Dirty.
Dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3691)
270. OPINIONS, May 1918 Mar. 1929.
Mar. 1929. Copies of court opinions an
equity and bankruptcy cases, showing appellee, appellant, and opinion
number; case jacket bears name and title of case. (Rarely, official.)
10 x 15 unvelopes, 1 ft., in hamper. Dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor.
(Bldg. B). (5684)
271. ARGUMENT LIST, Jan. 1, 1932 to date. List of court cases to be
heard, made for the convenience of court attaches. (Frequently, official!
12 x 16 vols., 5 in., in steel cabinet. R. 823. (Bldg. A). (49)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
34
272.
(Civil)
CIVIL DOCKETS, Nov. 1837 - 1842; 1863
1842; 1863 - May 1910. Showing dates
of proceedings, defendant, plaintiff, complaint, costs, etc.; copies are
in clerk's office. (Occasionally, official.) 12 x 18 vols. (10), 1 ft.
6 in., on filing cabinets. Dirty, bindings broken. R. 938.
R. 938. (Bldg. A).
(123)
273. CIVIL DOCKETS, May 1904 - May 1915. Showing dates of proceed-
ings, defendant, plaintiff, complaint, etc., and disposition of each
(Rarely, official.) 10 x 14 and 17 x 17 vols. (9), 3 ft., in
steel filing cabinet. Dirty. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (31)
case.
274. CIVIL DOCKET,
quently, official.)
official.)
R. 819. (Bldg. A).
1927. Record of contraband liquor cases.
16 x 16 vol., 3 in., on shelf in wooden desk.
(66)
(Fre-
275. CIVIL LAW DOCKETS, Mar. 1927 to date. Showing summons, trans-
portation bonds, attachments, information copy of bond, monitions, audit
of postmaster's account, etc., in cases. (Frequently, official.) 16 x
16 and 18 x 19 vols. (25), 15 ft., in steel and wooden cabinets.
(Bldg. A). (64)
R.819.
276. -
CIVIL CASES, May 1, 1840 Oct. 1846; Oct. 1849 - May 1868.
Records of civil cases. Filed chronologically. (Rarely, official.)
12 x 15 bundles, 2 ft., in filing and transfer cases and folded docu-
ment holders. Brittle, dirty. R. 938. (Bldg. A). (110)
277. CIVIL CASES, 1868 - 1906. Summons, receipt for summons, trans-
portation bond, attachment and monition information, copy of bond, audit
of postmaster's accounts, etc., in actions brought by the U. S. against
individuals and firms to recover moneys and taxes, etc. Indexed. (Fre-
quently, official.) 4 x 9 folders, 6 ft., in 3 drawers of steel filing
case. Dirty, torn. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (16)
(Law)
278. LAW QUESTIONS, Nov. 1877 - Nov. 1921.
Nov. 1921. Record of points at law
raised concerning condemnation of land for public use, breach on con-
tracts, foreign attachments, questions at law raised by trustees in bank-
ruptcy, etc. Filed chronologically. Indexed. (Rarely, official.)
4 x 9 folders, 72 ft., in 36 drawers of steel filing case. Brittle,
dirty. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (18)
279. MISCELLANEOUS LAW CASES, May 1907 - Oct. 1912. Cases involving
cancellation re refusal of naturalization papers, violations of the Pure
Food and Drug Act, suits involving aliens, etc; file. includes trial
record, decisions, and orders of court. Indexed. (Frequently, official.)
4 x 9 folders, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Dirty. R. 736.
(Bldg. A). (19)
280. LAW DOCKETS, May 1915 - Mar. 1927. Record of cases. Indexed.
(Frequently, official.) 16 x 16 vols. (12), 4 ft., in wooden desk cabin-
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
35
et. Dirty. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (34)
201. LAW EXHIBITS, 1917 - Nov. 1921. In connection with damage suits
and suits for recovery. (Never.) 9 x 14 envelopes, 4 ft., in 2 drawers
of steel filing case. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (26)
282. LAW CASES, Apr. 26, 1922 - Apr. 29, 1933.
Apr. 29, 1933. Plaintiff's bill of
cost, mandates, petitions, affidavits of defense, opinions, dismissals,
motions for new trial, plaintiff's statements, verdicts, transcript of
record, statement of claim, summons, statement of defense, and copies of
testimony. Index. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 14 covers, 96 ft., in
48 drawers of steel filing case. Dirty. R. 828. (Eldg. A). (20)
288. LAW CASES, Apr. 1933 to date. Libels, statements of claim,
affidavit, judgments, summons, appearances, verdicts, motions for new
trials, mandates, petitions, etc., in cases. Indexed. (Frequently,
official.) 10 x 15 fulders, 22 ft., in 11 drawers of steel filing case.
R. 819. (Bldg. A). (61)
(Equity)
284. EQUITY JOURNALS, Feb. 1, 1913 - Dec. 1, 1934. Showing dates of
proceedings, defendant, plaintiff, and final disposition of each case.
Entered chronologically. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 14 vols. (8), 2
ft., in filing case and in closed wooden cabinet. R. 938. (Bldg. A).
(114)
285. EQUITY DOCKETS, May 1850 May 1870. Showing complaints, dates
of trials, disposition of cases, costs, etc. (Rarely, official.) 9 x 12
vols. (3), in wooden cabinet. R. 938. (Bldg. A). (121)
286. EQUITY DOCKETS, May 1870 Sept. 1929. Record of cases. Enter-
ed chronologically. (Frequently, official.) 14 x 18 vols., 8 ft., in
steel cabinets. Bindings broken.
(Bldg. A). (36)
R. 328.
287. EQUITY CASES, May 1877 - May 1935. Reports, bills of complaints,
subpoenas, affidavits, exhibits, defendants' testimony, masters' re-
ports, etc., in patent suits, infringement suits, etc. Indexed. (Fre-
quently, official.) 4 x 9 and 9 x 15 covers, 178 ft., in 89 drawers of
steel filing cases. Dirty, bindings broken. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (11)
288. EQUITY DOCKETS, May 1913 to date. Record of papers filed and
monies received and disbursed in cases. (Frequently, official.) 15 x 17
vols. (42), 6 ft., in steel and wooden cabinets. R. 823. (Bldg. A). (56)
289. EQUITY DOCKETS, Sept. 1929 - Oct. 1933.
Oct. 1933. Record of naturalization:
and prohibition padlock cases. (Occasionally, official.) 10 x 15 vols.
(2), 6 in., in steel cabinet. R. 319. (Bldg. A). (69)
290. G-EQUITY DOCKET, Oct. 17, 1935 to date. Record of papers filec
and monies received and disbursed in cases. (Frequently, official.) 10
x 15 covers, 6 in., in steel cabinet. R. 323. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A). (55)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
36
In-
291. G-EQUITY CASES, Feb. 9, 1955 to date. Bills of complaint, sub-
poenas, affidavits, defendants' testimony, information, masters' reports,
patent transfers, and petitions in equity suits. Filed numerically.
dexed. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 covers, 2 ft., in drawer of
steel filing case. R. 823. (Bldg. A). (52)
292. EQUITY CASES, Oct. 19, 1933 to date.
numerically. Indexed.
Indexed. (Frequently, official.)
in 25 drawers of steel filing case. R. 823.
Records of cases. Filed
10 x 15 covers, 50 ft.,
(Bldg. A). (54)
293. EQUITY CASES, May 1935 to date. Reports, bills of complaint,
subpoenas, defendants' testimony, masters' reports, exhibits, etc., in
patent suits, infringement suits, etc. Filed numerically and chronolog-
ically. Indexed. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 15 covers, 104 ft., in
52 drawers of steel filing cases. Dirty. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (12)
294. EQUITY EXHIBITS, May 1920 - May 1932. Papers and exhibits in
patent suits. Inventory. (Never.) 9 x 14 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer
of steel filing case. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (24)
295. EQUITY EXHIBITS, May 1914 Nov. 1919. (Never.) 12 x 15 en-
velopes, pockets and bundles, 8 ft., in 4 drawers of steel filing case
and in folded document holders. R. 938. (Bldg. A). (111)
(Bankruptcy)
296. CASES UNDER BANKRUPTCY ACT OF 1841, 1841 1845. Petition of
bankrupt; schedule of petitioner's property, rights, and credits; sche-
dule of creditor's residence, amount due, and nature of debt; report of
assignee indicating property or rights of property surrendered by pe-
titioner; petition of bankrupt for final decree; proof of service to show
cause against petition of final decree, etc. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9
folded papers, 33 ft., in folded document holders. Damaged by water and
faulty containers, dirty, torn bindings broken. Storeroom, 5th floor.
(Bldg. B). (3685)
297. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PAPERS NOT DELIVERED, 1842. Petition or de-
cree in bankruptcy in which petitioner was declared bankrupt and assignee
named but papers were not delivered. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded
papers, 6 in., in folded document holder. Damaged by faulty containers,
dirty, illegible. Storeroom, 5th floor.
Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3681)
<<
298. MISCELLANEOUS BANKRUPTCY PAPERS, 1842 1843.
1843. Petition of assig-
nee to sell any or all possessions, estate or property, so that no fur-
ther expense be incurred and so that parties concerned will be benefited;
also report of assignee that nothing has come into his hands to be charg-
ed against him, etc. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded papers, 6 in., in
folded document holder. Dirty.
Dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3674)
299. BANKRUPTCY DECREES, 1842 1844.
1844. Court decrees declaring peti-
tioners bankrupt; also notices to show cause why petition should not be
discharged and certified as bankrupt. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded
papers, 6 in., in folded document holder. Dirty.
Dirty. Storeroom, 5 th floor.
(Bldg. B). (3678)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
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3 x
300. FI-FA'S, 1841 1842; 1844.
1842; 1844. Court orders that bankrupts pay
costs incurred by court or suffer levy on their property, goods, or mer-
chandise; served by marshal and show his fee. (Rarely, official.)
9 folded documents, 1 ft., in folded document holders.
room, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3677)
Dirty.
Dirty. Store-
301. CORRESPONDENCE BANKRUPTCY, Dec. 27, 1922 - Mar. 23, 1923.
Judge's correspondence with Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and vari-
ous Federal judges pertaining to rules and regulations in bankruptcy
cases; also copies of House resolutions pertaining to Federal Courts and
their jurisdiction. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 bundle, 3 in. Storeroom,
5th floor. (Bldg. B). (5671)
302.
BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, May Oct. 1842. Court record of cases.
(Never.) 12 x 18 vols. (2), 6 in., on wooden filing cabinet. Damaged
by careless handling, dirty, bindings broken. F. 938. (Bldg. A). (119)
303. BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, Oct. 1841 July 1882. Complete record of
bankruptcy cases from petition to final discharge showing amounts re-
ceived and disbursed in cases. (Frequently, official.) 12 x 18 vols.,
5 ft., in steel cabinets. R. 828. (Bldg. A). (35)
304. BANKRUPTCY CASES, June 1867 - Jan. 1379; Jan. 1899 - Feb. 1932.
Complete records of bankruptcy cases from original petition to final dis-
charge, showing payments and disbursements in each case. (Rarely,
official.) 12 x 15 envelopes, covers, and bundles, 2346 ft., in 1175
drawers of steel filing cases and in transfer cases. Damaged by care-
less handling, dirty. R. 938. (Bldg. A). (108)
305. BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, Nov. 5, 1898 to date. Record of bankruptcy
cases. Entered numerically. (Frequently, official.) 12 x 17 vols.
(42), 10 ft. 6 in., on steel shelves. Dirty, covers damaged. R. 829.
(Bldg. A). (112)
-
306. ASSIGNEE DOCKETS, Oct. 1877 - May 1883; Oct. 1904 Oct. 1906.
Record of assignees' petitions. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 vols. (2),
3 in., on filing cabinets. Dirty. R. 958. (Bldg. A). (125)
307. TRUSTEES' DOCKETS, May 1908 - May 1917. Containing petitions
in bankruptcy, orders appointing receivers, petitions for receivers,
creditors' petitions, proof of service, orders of court, stipulations,
etc., in cases. (Occasionally, official.) 4 x 9 folders, 2 ft., in
drawer of steel filing case. Dirty. R. 736.
Dirty. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (13)
303. APPOINTMENTS, OATHS, AND MONTHLY REPORTS OF REFEREES, Jan. 1930
Jan. 1933. Referee's monthly reports on bankruptcy cases. Indexed.
(Frequently, official.) 8 x 10 covers, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing
R. 827. (Bldg. A). (117)
case.
309.
APPOINTMENTS OF CONCILIATION COMMISSIONERS, July 31, 1933 to
date. Semiannual reports on conciliation commissioners. Indexeù.
(Frequently, official.) 9 x 12 covers, 2 ft., in steel filing case.
R. 827. (Bldg. A). (154)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
38
310. BANKRUPTCY REPORTS, June 16, 1934 to date. Separate report on
each case. Filed numerically. Indexed. (Frequently, official.) 12 x
15 folders and covers, 112 ft., in 56 drawers of steel filing cases.
R. 829. (Bldg. A). (140)
311. BANKRUPTCY CHECKS, Feb. 17, 1934 to date. These checks were
used in settlement of bankruptcy cases. Filed numerically, by cases.
Indexed. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 14 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of
steel filing case. R. 827. (Bldg. A). (139)
312. BANKRUPTCY CASES, Jan. 1954 to date.
ed. (Frequently, official.) 12 x 15 folders,
filing cases. K. 829. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A).
(155)
Filed numerically. Index-
112 ft., in 56 drawers of
313. RECEIVERS' AND TRUSTEES' BONDS, Mar. 21, 1935 to date. Secur-
ity to guarantee honest conduct of those bonded. (Frequently, official,)
10 x 12 loose sheets, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 827.
(Bldg. A). (138)
314.
BANKRUPTCY CASES, May 16, 1932 July 30, 1935. Bankruptcy case
records. Filed numerically. Index. (Frequently, official.) 12 x 15
folders, 392 ft., in 196 drawers of steel filing cases. R. 828. (Bldg.
A). (115)
315. TRUSTEES' AND REFEREES' BONDS, Mar. 1912 - Nov. 1915. Petition
in bankruptcy, attorney claims, order of distributions, bond of trustees,
and dividend checks of bankrupt accounts. Index.
Index. (Frequently, official.)
4 x 9 folders and pockets, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Dirty.
R. 736. (Bldg. A). (17)
316. BANKRUPTCY INDEXES, Nov. 5, 1898 to date. Indexes to bankrupt-
cy dockets and cases. Entered alphabetically. (Daily, official.)
12 x
15 vols. (18), 6 ft., on steel shelves. R. 829. (Bldg. A). (118)
317. INDEX TO BANKRUPTCY CASES, n.d. Showing debtor, residence case
number, and docket number; this record was apparently soon discontinued
as only 20 pages are filled. (Rarely, official.) 12 x 18 vols., 2 in.,
in hamper. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bld¿. B). (3680)
(Admiralty)
318. ADMIRALTY CASES, Sept. 1846 - Oct. 1891; May 1906 - Nov. 1917.
Petitions, testimony, correspondence, exhibits, and summons. Indexed.
(Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 folders, 26 ft., in 13 drawers of steel
filing case. Brittle, dirty. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (1)
Depositions,
319. MISCELLANEOUS ADMIRALTY RECORDS, 1815 - 1822.
libels, testimony of owners of steamboats, of judges, attorneys, and
witnesses, and receipts of land purchases in Western Pennsylvania. In-
dexed. (Rarely, official.) Variously sized folders, 4 ft., in 2 drawers
of steel filing cases. Brittle, dirty, scattered. bindings broken ink
faded. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (4)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
39
Nov. 29, 1909.
Giving
320. ADMIRALTY RECEIPT BOOK 2, May 13, 1881- Nov. 29, 1909.
receipt for amount decreed in each admiralty case and paid out of funds
in registry of court, showing defendant and plaintiff; receipt is signed
by person receiving monies or by his proctor. (Rarely, official.)
13 vol., 2 in., in canvas hamper. Dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg.
B). (3676)
9 X
321. ADMIRALTY DOCKETS, Oct. 1856 May 1907. Record of cases and
suits involving waterways, rivers, and harbors. (Rarely, official.)
x 16 vols. (4), 2 ft., in steel and wooden cabinets. Dirty, bindings
broken, ink faded. R. 328. (Bldg. A). (45)
322. ADMIRALTY DOCKETS,
miralty cases before court.
in., in wooden desk cabinet.
Oct. 1913 to date.
(Rarely, official.)
R. 819.
R. 819. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A).
Index and record of ad-
12 x 18 vols. (2), 5
(67)
Re-
323. ADMIRALTY CASES, May 1918 - Nov. 1923. Petitions, testimony,
correspondence, exhibits, and papers filed in actions involving the
use of and occurrences on waterways, rivers, lakes, and harbors.
cords since Nov. 1933 are filed at Erie. Indexed. (Frequently, offi-
cial.) 10 x 15 covers, 4 ft., in 2 drawers of filing case. R. 819.
(Bldg. A). (62)
12
324. RECEIPTS, May 1861 - Mar. 1881. Receipts of money paid out in
admiralty cases. (Never.) 9 x 14 vols., 6 in., on filing cabinets.
Damaged by careless handling, bindings broken. R. 938. (Bldg. A) (120)
(Special Civil Matters)
325. DISCHARGE OF TAX LIENS, 1921 to date. Showing date of settle-
ment and discharge of liens. Filed alphabetically.
Filed alphabetically. (Daily, official.)
5 x 8 loose sheets, 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 827.
(Bldg, A.) (136)
326. NOTICE ON TAX LIENS, 1931 to date. List of notices of tax
liens placed by the court. Filed alphabetically. (Daily, official.)
5 x 3 loose sheets, 2 ft., in steel filing case. R. 827. (Bldg. A).
(137)
(Criminal)
327. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, May 1341 - Sept. 1872; Oct. 1891 - Aug. 1896.
Record of criminal cases showing dates of hearings, defendant, charge,
costs, and final disposition in each case. (Rarely, official.) 8 x 14
vols. (8), 2 ft., on filing cabinets. Bindings broken. R. 938. (Bldg.
A). (122)
323. JUDGMENT DOCKETS, May 1865 to date. Record of criminal, law,
and equity cases, giving essential data on each case. Indexed. (Daily,
official.) 10 x 14 vols., 1 ft., in steel filing case. Damaged by
careless handling. R. 829.
R. 829. (Bldg. A). (135)
May 1929. Record of criminal
329. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, Sept. 1887 - May 1929.
cases showing dates of hearings, defendant, charge, costs, and final dis-
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
40
position in each case. (Frequently, official.) 15 x 18 vols., (22),
9 ft., in steel cabinets. Some vols. in poor condition. R. 828. (Bldg.
A). (47)
330. HABEAS CORPUS PAPERS, May 1085 - May 1919. Orders for arrest,
petitions for Habeas Corpus and answers, orders refusing arrest, and
writs. Indexed. (Rarely, official.) 4 x 9 folders, 1 ft., in drawer
of steel filing case. Dirty. F. 736. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A). (15)
Record and index of
18 x 18 vols. (108),
331. HABEAS CORPUS DOCKETS, May 1915 to date.
Habeas Corpus proceedings. (Frequently, official.)
2 ft., in wooden desk cabinet. R. 819. (Bldg. A) (65)
332. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, May 6, 1929 to date. Record of papers filed
in cases and monies received and disbursed. (Frequently, official.) 14
x 18 vols. (8), 2 ft., in wooden cabinets. R. 823. (Bldg. A). (57)
333. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, ERIE, Sept. 1919 to date. Record of papers
filed in cases and monies received and disbursed. (Frequently, official.)
15 x 18 vols. (7), 2 ft., in steel and wooden cabinets.
(Bldg. A). (44, 58)
Rs. 823 and 828.
334. CRIMINAL CASES, ERIE, Oct. 15, 1932 to date. Cases pertaining
to counterfeiting, fraud, violations of National Prohibition Act, unlaw-
ful possession of narcotics, transporting of stolen motor vehicles;
file includes court orders, bail bonds, warrants, testimony, sentences,
etc., in each case. Indexed. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 covers,
24 ft., in steel cabinets. R. 823. (Bldg. A). (50)
335. SPECIAL CRIMINAL DOCKETS, Feb. 4, 1932 to date. Dealing with
contraband liquor cases. (Frequently, official.) 16 x 20 vols., 1 ft.,
on shelf in wooden desk. R. 319. (Bldg. A). (68)
336. CRIMINAL CASES, Oct. 1842 - Apr. 1932. Trial records in crimin-
al actions from true bill to final disposition of case. Indexed. (Fre-
quently, official.) 4 x 9 und 9 x 15 folders and covers, 15 ft., in 76
drawers of steel filing cases. Dirty, ink faded. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (5)
337. CRIMINAL CASES, ERIE, Feb. 1924 - Oct. 26, 1933. Court orders,
petitions, bail bonds, bench warrants, government testimony, defendant's
testimony, court copy, subpoena, commitments, sentences, etc., in crim-
inal cases. Indexed. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 covers, 24 ft., in
12 drawers of steel filing cases. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (6)
338. CRIMINAL CASES, Apr. 27, 1932 to date. Petitions, orders for
subpoena, stipulations, information, court order, bench warrants, orders
to suppress evidence, nolle prosequi papers, etc. Indexed. (Frequently,
official.) 9 x 12 covers, 32 ft., in 16 drawers of steel filing cases.
R. 823. (Bldg. A). (51)
339. HABEAS CORPUS, Nov. 1920 to date.
ceedings. Indexed. (Frequently, official.)
2 drawers of steel filing case. R. 823.
Records of Habeas Corpus pro-
10 x 15 folders, 4 ft., in
(Blág. A). (59)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
41
340. LIBELS, Oct. 1927 - Oct. 1935. Petitions to court to destroy
or sell equipment seized in violation of Federal statutes, particularly
liquor law violations. Indexed. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 covers,
56 ft., in 28 drawers of steel filing cases. Dirty. R. 736.
(3)
(Bldg. A).
341. LIBEL RECORD, May 1927 - Feb. 1932. Listing probation cases,
costs in prosecuting same, and amounts received and disbursed.
(Fre-
quently, official.) 14 x 18 and 15 x 16 vols. (16), 6 ft., in steel
cabinets. R. 828.
R. 828. (Bldg. A). (46)
342. -
SEARCH WARRANTS AND AFFIDAVITS, Apr. 1920 - Dec. 1928. Affida-
vits for search warrant and copies of search warrant, principally con-
cerning suspected prohibition violations. Indexed. (Rarely, official.)
10 x 15 covers, 4 ft., in 2 drawers of 2 steel filing cases. Dirty.
R. 736. (Bldg. A). (7)
on
345. TRIAL LISTS, Nov. 1884 - 1897; 1902 - Nov. 1913. Listing trials
and term of court. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 vols. (7), 6 in.,
filing cabinets. Dirty, bindings broken. R. 938. (Bldg. A). (127)
344. CRIMINAL EXHIBITS, 1909 - 1921. List of cases on hand; each
package contains complete papers in criminal actions instituted against
various individuals by the U.S. (Never.) 9 x 14 envelopes, 2 ft., in
drawer of steel filing case. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (25)
(United States Commissioner)
345. COMMISSIONER'S CASES, 1861 1866. Information given before
commissioner, subpoenas, indictments, and recognizance papers issued
3 x 9
on persons charged with Federal offenses. (Rarely, official.)
folded documents, 6 in., in folded document holder. Damaged by faulty
containers, dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3696)
346.
CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT SUBMITTED TO COMMISSIONER, 1864 - 1875.
Claims for reimbursement submitted by U. S. Army contractors for lodging
of recruits for army service and claims of commissioner's office for wit..
ness fees and expenses; army contractor's claim states number of recruits
boarded and total amount of compensation asked, and probate for witness
fees shows each witness and amount due him. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9
folded documents, 6 in., in folded document holder and hamper. Damaged
by faulty containers, dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3693)
347. COMMISSIONERS' DOCKETS, Nov. 1865 - June 1897.
June 1897. Showing hearings
before commissioner. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 12 vols. (8), 9 in.
filing cabinets. Dirty, bindings broken. R. 938. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A). (132)
→
June 23, 1877.
on
Informa-
349. COMMISSIONER'S CASES, Nov. 17, 1871 - June 23, 1877.
tion, warrants for arrest, petition for wages, summons to appear, re-
cognizance of bail, subpoenas, petitions of discharge of convict, ab-
stracts of fees and emoluments. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded papas
6 in., in pasteboard box. Damaged by faulty containers. dixty. Store-
rcom, 5th floor. (Bldg. A). (3683)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
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349.
COMMISSIONER'S DOCKETS, TOWANDA, Jan.
of cases held before commissioner at Towanda.
1878 Aug. 1878. Record
(Rarely, official.) 10 x
12 vols., 2 in., on filing cabinets. R. 958. (Bldg. A). (129)
350. U. S. COMMISSIONERS' TRANSCRIPT DOCKETS, May 1880 1885; 1917 -
July 1934. (Rarely, official.) 16 x 18 vols. (8), 5 ft., in steel cab-
inets. Dirty.
Dirty. R. 828.
R. 828. (Bldg. A). (30)
351. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKET, BEDFORD, Dec. 1899 - May 1900.
May 1900. Docket
record of cases held before commissioner at Bedford. (Rarely, official.)
8 x 12 vol., 2 in., on filing cabinet. R. 938. (Bldg. A). (128)
10 x 15 vols.
352. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKETS, Oct. 1892 - Sept. 1896; Aug. 1899 - June
1901. Record of commissioner's cases. (Rarely, official.)
(2), 4 in., on filing cabinets. R. 958. (Bldg. A). (130)
353. COMMISSIONERS' DOCKETS, Oct. 1908 June 1913; Dec. 1915 - Apr.
1915. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 14 vols. (6), 2 ft., in steel cabinets.
R. 828. (Bldg. A).
(37)
354. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKET, Apr. 1915 - Sept. 1917.
Sept. 1917. Record of cases
held before commissioner. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 12 vol., 2 in., on
filing cabinet. R. 938. (Bldg. A). (131)
355.
COMMISSIONER'S TRANSCRIPTS, Feb. 28, 1919 - July 29, 1924.
Transcripts, copies of depositions, property bonds, bills of expense,
commitment papers, and nolle prosequi papers. Indexed. (Frequently,
official.) 10 x 15 covers, 72 ft.
10 x 15 covers, 72 ft., in 28 drawers of steel and wooden
filing cases. Dirty. R. 737. (Bldg
(Bldg. A). (2)
356. U. S. COMMISSIONERS' TRANSCRIPTS, Aug. 2, 1932 to date. (Fre-
quently, official.) 14 x 16 vols., 6 in., in steel cabinet. R. 823.
(Bldg. A). (48)
357.
COMMISSIONER'S TRANSCRIPTS, July 25, 1934 to date. Copy of de-
position, property bonds, bills of expense, nolle prosequi papers, and
commissioner's transcript commitment papers. Indexed. (Frequently,
official.) 10 x 15 covers, 4 ft., in 2 drawers of steel filing cases.
R. 823. (Bldg. A). (53)
358. MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINT AND WARRANTS, 1917 1919. Affidavits
for search warrants, search warrants, complaints and other information
pertaining to white slave, prohibition, and narcotic offenses, etc.,
attachments against steamships for wages due seamen, and warrants to
apprehend; cases apparently dismissed as they are seemingly incomplete.
Indexed. (Never.) 4 x 9 covers and loose-leaf books, 2 ft., in drawer
of steel filing case. Scattered. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (22)
Mar. 30, 1929. Commission-
359. COMMISSIONERS' CLAIMS, June 30, 1918 Mar. 30, 1929.
er's itemized fee bill, abstract of fee bills, commissioner's reports,
search warrant accounts, complaints, commissioner's claim in cases. In- -
dexed. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 folders, 10 ft., in 5 drawers of steel
filing case. Dirty. R. 736.
Dirty. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (9)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
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(Naturalization)
360. NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORD, Oct. 1819 - Sept. 26, 1926.
Certificates issued under old law. Indexes vols. (Occasionally, offi-
cial.) 4 x 9 folders, 50 ft., in 25 drawers of steel filing cases.
Brittle. R. 728. (Bldg. A). (95)
361.
NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORDS, FIRST AND SECOND PAPERS,
Apr. 9, 1832 Oct. 1871. First and second naturalization papers. In-
dexed vols. (Occasionally, official.) 10 x 17 vols. (2), 8 in., in
wooden cabinet. R. 728. (Bldg. A). (87)
362. NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORD, Sept. 27, 1906 - Mar. 15,
1909. Petitions and records in naturalization proceedings. Indexed vols.
(Occasionally, official.) 10 x 16 vols. (45), 4 ft., on steel filing
cases. Bindings broken. R. 728. (Bldg. A). (94)
363. NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORD, 1896 - 1906. Declaration
of intention, application for citizenship, and renunciation of allegi-
ance to foreign countries. Indexed vols. (Frequently, official.) 6 x
10 vols. (18), in canvas hand truck. Bindings broken. R. 730.
R. 730. (Bldg.A).
(77)
364.
1910. In naturalization proceedings.
official.) 15 x 17 vols. (11), 2 ft.,
NATURALIZATION PETITION AND RECORDS, Mar. 15, 1909 - Apr. 10,
3 x 5 card index.
3 x 5 card index. (Frequently,
on floor. R. 732. (Bldg. A). (80)
365. NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORD, Jan. 11, 1910
1911. Petitions. Entered numerically. 3 x 5 card index.
official.) 15 x 17 vols. (17), 3 ft., on floor. R. 732.
<<
Sept. 30,
(Frequently,
(Bldg.A). (75)
De-
366. NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORD, Apr. 1910 - Oct. 1917.
claration of intention and petition of naturalization, giving applicants'
age, residence, date and country of birth, signature, affidavit of peti-
tioners' witnesses, declaration of intention, and original facts for pe-
tition signed by applicant. 3 x 5 card index. (Frequently, official.)
12 x 18 vols. (160), 50 ft., on benches and on floor. R. 728. (Bldg. A).
(71)
367. NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORD, June 21, 1917 - May 16, 1921
Declaration of intention and naturalization petition. Indexed. (Fre-
quently, official.) 12 x 18 vols. (156), 32 ft., on benches.
(Bldg. A). (72)
368.
1927.
NATURALIZATION PETITIONS AND RECORD, June 23, 1921
Declaration of intention and naturalization petition.
index. (Frequently, official.) 12 x 18 vols. (244), 52 ft.,
in wooden cabinets. R. 752. (Bldg. A). (78)
R. 750.
Apr. 13,
3 x 5 card
on floor and
369. NATURALIZATION PETITION AND RECORD, Apr. 13, 1927 June 29, 1929
Are records and data in naturalization cases. Card index.
official.) 13 x 18 vols. (57), 14 ft., in wooden cabinets.
(Bldg. A). (92)
-
(Frequently,
R. 728.
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
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370.
NATURALIZATION PETITIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE GRANTED OR DENIED,
Forms 2351 and 2352, listing recommenda-
(Frequently, official.) 8 x 11 vols.
R. 752. (Bldg. A). (76)
Sept. 7, 1926 June 27, 1935.
June 27, 1935.
tions on naturalization cases.
(10), 2 ft., in wooden cabinet.
In-
371.
NATURALIZATION PETITION AND RECORD, July 1, 1929 to date. De-
claration of intention for citizenship, and certificate of arrival.
dexed. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 11 vols. (61), 15 ft., in wooden
cabinets. R. 732. (Bldg. A). (74)
372. DEPOSITIONS, n.d. Testimony of witnesses outside of county, en-
closed in sealed envelopes. (Frequently, official.) 4 x 9 envelopes,
4 ft., in 2 drawers of steel filing case. R. 732. (Bldg. A). (84)
373. DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION, Mar. 7, 1859 to date. First natural-
ization papers, petition and record. Card index. (Frequently, official.)
5 x 9 and 9 x 14 vols. (307), 57 ft., in wooden cabinets. Bindings of
1st 37 vols. broken. R. 728. (Bldg. A). (90)
374.
DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION, July 11, 1924 - June 14, 1926. First
papers. 3 x 5 card index. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 12 vols. (17),
4 ft., in wooden cabinets. R. 732.
R. 732. (Bldg. A). (79)
375. DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION, June 18, 1925 to date. Form 2214,
preliminary form of petition of naturalization, questionnaire of essen-
tial information furnished by applicant before petition may be filed.
(Frequently, official.) 8 x 11 vols., 32 ft., in 16 drawers of wooden
filing cases. R. 732. (Bldg. A). (81)
376.
INDEX TO DECLARATION OF INTENTION AND NATURALIZATION PETITIONS,
Sept. 27, 1906 - Apr. 17, 1928. Showing applicants for naturalization
papers and number of volume in which each applicant's petition is to be
found. Entered alphabetically. (Frequently, official.) 15 x 17 vols.
(6), 2 ft., on filing cabinets. Bindings broken. R. 732. (Bldg.A).(73)
377. STUBS OF NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES, July 1, 1906 - Jan. 5, 1926.
Showing date and holder of certificates issued. Entered chronologically.
(Rarely, official.) 5 x 9 stub books, 18 ft., in canvas hampers. R.732.
(Bldg. A). (85)
Giv-
378. STUBS OF NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE, Jan. 5, 1926 to date.
ing record of original certificates issued. (Frequently, official.)
3 x 5 loose sheets, 10 ft., in 5 drawers of steel filing cases. R. 732.
(Bldg. A). (82)
379. NATURALIZATION INDEX, Apr. 9, 1832 - Oct. 1871. Index to first
and second naturalization papers. (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 13 vols
(2), 4 in., in wooden cabinet. Bindings broken. R. 728. (Bldg. A). (36)
(Occasionally, official.)
Bindings broken. R. 728.
12 x
380. NATURALIZATION INDEX, Jan. 1, 1845 Sept. 26, 1906.
Sept. 26, 1906. Index to
first and second naturalization papers.
16 vols. (5), 1 ft., in wooden cabinet.
(Bldg. A).
(93)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
45
381. NATURALIZATION INDEX. Sept. 27, 1906 to date. To first papers.
(Frequently, official.) 12 x 18 vols. (7), 2 ft., in wooden cabinets.
Bindings broken. R. 728. (Bldg. A). (91)
382.
INDEX TO NATURALIZATION PETITIONS, Jan. 27, 1906 - July 1, 1929.
Filed alphabetically. (Frequently, official.) 3 x 5 cards, 16 ft., in
4 drawers of steel card cabinets. R. 732. (Bldg. A). (83)
(Fiscal Accounts)
383. MARSHAL'S FISCAL PAPERS, 1861 1865. Cancelled checks issued
by marshal for payment of advertisements of sale conducted by him; also
marshal's accounts of fees, traveling expenses, and deputies' earnings,
and letters from the Treasury Department regarding expenses of the
marshal's office. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded sheets, 6 in., in
folded document holder. Damaged by faulty containers, dirty. Store-
room, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3695)
384. RECORD OF MONEY IN REGISTRY, ETC., Jan. 1864 June 1911. Show-
ing amount of money held in registry in bankruptcy, admiralty, and court
accounts; also witness certificate book and check book. (Rarely, offi-
cial.) 8 x 12 and 10 x 14 vols., 3 in., on filing cabinets. R. 938.
(Bldg. A). (133)
385. CHECK BOOKS AND MARSHAL'S FEES AND EXPENSES, July 18, 1867 - May
17, 1871; Jan. 18, 1897 - Dec. 1911. Check books used in bankruptcy and
civil cases, and record showing fees and expenses received from the U.S.
marshal and deposited by clerk, Jan. 18, 1897 - Dec. 1911. (Never.) 11
x 16 vols. (3), 5 in., in steel cabinets. Dirty, bindings broken. R.
828. (Bldg. A). (40)
386. ABSTRACT OF COMPENSATION TO WITNESSES, July 1868 - Oct. 1873.
Sworn statement by marshal before judge giving name of witness, address,
days served, mileage, and total amount due witness, with judge's instruc-
tions to marshal to pay same; also subpoenas to persons to appear and
serve as jurors. These records pertain principally to courts at Williams-
port and Erie. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded sheets, 6 in., in fold-
ed document holder. Dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3689)
387. MARSHAL'S ACCOUNTS CURRENT, 1869 - 1891.
1891. Copies of marshal's
account submitted to court for approval, containing papers for pay of
marshal services, fees and expenses, attachment for witnesses, fees and
expenses of deputies, abstract of compensation to witnesses, fees and ex-
penses of jurors, pay of bailiff, and support of prisoners. (Rarely,
official.) 3 x 9 folded documents, 20 ft., in 42 folded document holder
cases.
(3679)
Dirty, torn, bindings broken. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B).
388. FEE BLOTTERS, 1872; 1876 - June 27, 1898; Mar. 2, 1908 - June 7,
1915; Nov. 24, 1917 - May 19, 1918; Dec. 3, 1919 - Dec. 22, 1922. Re-
cords of court fees. Bookkeeper in clerk's office said missing dates
could be found in another part of the building. (Rarely, official.) 10
x 15 vols. (9), 2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Dirty. R. 828.
(Bldg. A). (21)
Clerk of District Court, Pittsburgh
46
389. BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTS, 1891 - 1931. Cancelled checks, ledgers,
cash books, etc. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 12 and 12 x 15 vols. and bun-
dles, 12 ft., in 6 drawers of steel filing cases. Dirty, damaged by
careless handling. R. 736. (Bldg. A). (27)
(Miscellaneous)
390. MARSHAL'S LETTERS AND MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS, 1854 - 1858. Letters
to and from the Treasury and Interior Departments regarding expenses and
settlement of accounts, letter appointing marshal and his commission,
and printed circular letters signed by Chief Justice to marshal to en-
force injunction granted railroads at Erie in equity case; also notices
to persons to appear in equity cases or suffer penalty. (Rarely, offi-
cial.) 3 x 9 folded documents, 6 in., in folded document holder. Dam-
aged by faulty containers, dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg.B). (3686)
391. -
LETTERS, TESTIMONY, ETC., 1841 1843. Letters received by
clerk concerning court business; also transcripts of testimony and re-
cords of witnesses. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded papers, 5 in., in
folded document holder and in hamper. Damaged by faulty containers,
dirty, torn. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3692)
www
392. DISPOSITIONS OF ASSISTANT CLERKS,1842 1879. Appointments,
deputations, bonds, oaths of office, and resignations of assistant clerks,
and sheets giving amount of fees of clerks of courts for attendance and
services; most of the file pertains to special terms of court outside
Pittsburgh. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded documents, 6 in., in
folded document holder. Damaged by faulty containers, dirty. Storeroom,
5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3682)
393. MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS, 1856 1868.
1868. Subpoenas, summons, compen-
sation abstracts of grand jurors and reports to court of their compensa-
tion, oaths of bailiffs, reports of steamboat inspections listing tonnage
of freight and passenger boats, investigations of collisions and damages,
monthly returns on slaughtered cattle, hogs, and sheep liable to tax
under excise law, and charges by Army officers. (Rarely, official.)
9 folded papers, 1 ft. 6 in., in 3 folded document holders. Dirty.
Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B).
(Bldg. B). (3675)
3 x
394. INTERNAL REVENUE CASES, 1864 1865. Papers in cases under In-
ternal Revenue Act of 1864, including bond for transport, inspection re-
ports, requests for permit to transport, certificate of collector that
merchandise has been received in bonded warehouse, invoice of oil or
spirits in transport, and grand jury services; papers show taxable mer-
chandise, parties, transport company and warehouse locations. (Rarely,
official.) 3 x 9 folded documents, in., in folded document holder.
Damaged by faulty containers, dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B).
(3688)
1
(Rarely,
395. DEBTS EXHIBIT 75, n.d. Alphabetical list of debts.
official.) 11 x 16 vols., 4 in., in steel cabinet. Dirty, bindings
broken.
R. 828. (Bldg. A). (39)
Probation and Parole Officera, Pittsburgh,
47
396. OATHS AND RESIGNATIONS OF U. S. COMMISSIONERS AND APPOINTMENTS
AND BONDS OF TRUSTEES, 1367 - June 1905; 1908 - 1909. Trustees' bonds,
surety and proof of surety for trustees, appointment by court of trus-
tees, their resignations and discharges, and petitions, appointments, and
resignations of U. S. commissioners, Indexed. (Never.)
(Never.) 4 x 9 folders,
2 ft., in drawer of steel filing case. Brittle, dirty. R. 736. (Bldg.
A). (14)
397. MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS, Jan. 31, 1809 - Oct. 1929. Statement of
accounts, opinions, arguments of libellant, judgment of court, decree
appointing receiver, and search warrants. (Rarely, official.)
official.) 3 x 9
bundle, 5 in., in hamper. Dirty. Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B).
(3690)
398.
MISCELLANEOUS PETITIONS AND COURT ORDERS, Nov. 1933 to date.
Regarding matters of all nature that do not come before the trial judge.
Indexed. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 vols., 2 ft., in drawer of
steel filing case. R. 319. (Bldg. A). (63)
399. LIBELS, 1935 to date. Record of seizure of property for non-
payment of tax, such as none-tax-paid liquors and automobiles. Indexed.
(Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 folders, 2 ft., in drawer of steel
filing case. R. 819. (Bldg. A). (60)
400. INDEX TO APPOINTMENTS OF U. S. COMMISSIONERS AND REFEREES IN
BANKRUPTCY, Oct. 26, 1910 to date. Showing name and address of appointee,
date of appointment, term of office, and date of expiration of commission.
Frequently, official.) 10 x 14 vol., 2 in., in drawer of wooden desk.
R. 829. (Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A). (116)
401.
LAND SALE RECEIPTS, 1816 1821. Receipts for certain parcels
of land sold under Section 201 of Act of Congress of Jan. 1815, to satis-
fy direct tax of 1815, sold and receipted by Collector of Internal Re-
venue; receipt shows party buying land and amount paid; later those sales
were redeemed and monies refunded. These records may have been used as
an exhibit in litigation. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 8 folded sheets, 2
in., in 2 folded document holders. Damaged by faulty containers, dirty,
torn, Storeroom, 5th floor. (Bldg. B). (3694)
Probation and Parole Officers
New Federal Bldg., 7th Ave. and Grant St.
402. PROBATION CASES, CLOSED, Feb. 1, 1928 to date. Filed numerical-
ly. Card index. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 34 ft., in 17
drawers of steel filing cases. Rs. 813-815. (Bldg. A). (141)
403. PAROLE CASES, CLOSED, Apr. 16, 1930 to date.
Index. (Rarely, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 4 ft.,
steel filing case. Rs. 813-815. (Bldg. A). (143)
Filed numerically.
in 2 drawers of
48
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404.
official.)
813-815.
INDEX TO CLOSED PROBATION CASES, Feb. 1928 to date.
4 x 7 cards, 6 ft., in 3 drawers of card cabinets.
(Bldg. A).
(Bldg. A). (142)
(Rarely,
Rs.
405. INDEX TO CLOSED PAROLE CASES, Apr. 16, 1930 to date. Filed al-
phabetically. (Daily, official.) 4 x 7 cards, 9 in., in drawer of steel
card cabinet. Rs. 813--815, (Bldg. A). (144)
406. PAROLE CASES, ACTIVE, Feb. 1928 to date. Reports to the Attor-
ney General on persons now on parole; this office furnishes information
also to the Narcotics Bureau, Secret Service, and Federal Bureau of In-
vestigation. Indexed. (Daily,
(Daily, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 2 ft., in
drawer of steel filing case. Rs. 813-815. (Bldg. A). (146)
407. PROBATION CASES, ACTIVE, Feb. 1928 to date. Reports to the
Attorney General on persons now on probation; some of these probationers
require a constant check-up and are often brought before the court for
further violations. Card index. (Daily, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes,
6 ft., in 3 drawers of steel filing case. Rs. 813 815. (Bldg. A).
(147)
408. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE, Feb. 1928 to date. Relates to supplies,
personnel, circulars, news letters, clippings, etc.; from the Attorney
General, district attorneys, etc. (Daily, official.)
(Daily, official.) 12 x 17 cardboard
letter files (9), 3 ft., in steel cabinet. Rs. 813-815. (Bldg. A).
(145)
Referee in Bankruptcy
New Federal Bldg., Seventh Ave. and Grant St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Allegheny County was
established in 1898. No administrative reorganizations have taken place.
The agency was previously located in the St. Nicholas Building, Fourth
Avenue and Grant Street, from 1898 to 1935. No important records of this
agency have been lost or destroyed. When cases in bankruptcy are settled
by the Federal courts the referees' records become permanent records of
the district clerk at Pittsburgh. Any so-called useless papers that
materialize are destroyed at the discretion of the referee when they are
no longer useful.
409.
BANKRUPTCY INDEX, Oct. 31, 1904 to date. Showing petitioner,
adjudication date and docket, book, and page numbers. (Frequently, offi-
cial.) 12 x 16 vol., 1 in., on wooden table.
on wooden table. R. 604. (3596)
410. INDEX TO REFEREE'S OPINIONS, n.d. (Occasionally, official.)
x 14 vol., 1 in., in drawer of wooden filing cases. R. 604. (3586)
8
411. REFEREE'S ACCOUNTS WITH BANKS, Sept. 15, 1920 to date. Cancelled
checks and bank statements in connection with referee's account with the
Union Trust Co., with the Colonial Trust Co., with the Peoples Trust Co.,
and the Forbes National Bank. (Rarely, official.) 3 x 9 folded sheets,
United States Commissioner, Altoona
49
14 ft., in 14 steel folded document holders. R. 604. (3591-3593)
412. CORRESPONDENCE, Jan. 1934 to date. Correspondence in reference
to pending bankruptcy cases. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 11 folders,
8 ft., in 2 drawers of filing case. R. 604. (3588)
413.
REFEREE
REFEREE'S FILE, Jan. 2, 1935 to date. Reports, bonds, applica-
tions for positions, office correspondence, and records touching ap-
praisers and auctioneers. (Frequently, official.)
official.) 10 x 11 folders, 6
in., in steel filing case. R. 604. (3589)
414. RECEIPTS FOR PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES, Jan. 2, 1935 to date. Re-
ceipted bills for miscellaneous office supplies. (Occasionally, offi-
cial.) 3 x 9 folded sheets, 6 in., in steel folded document holder.
R. 604. (3590)
415. BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, Mar. 3, 1917 to date. Record of motions,
decisions, petitions, orders, receipts, disbursements, etc., in cases.
12 x 16 index vols. (2), 2 in. (Frequently, official.) 8 x 16 loose-
leaf books (5), 1 ft. 3 in., on wooden table. R. 604. (3595)
416. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, Mar. 8, 1917 to date. Petitions,
schedules of assets and liabilities of bankrupt, proof of claims and in-
debtedness, order of distribution, amended schedules, affidavits, and
petitions for sale of equipment and other assets. Indexed. (Frequent-
ly, official.) 3 x 9 and 10 x 11 folded sheets, 59 ft., in 59 drawers
of steel and wooden filing cases. R. 604. (3594)
417. COMPOSITIONS, Dec. 22, 1922 - June 26, 1950.
June 26, 1950. Petitions and
schedules of amounts offered by bankrupt persons or firms in composition
settlements. Filed alphabetically. (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 15
folders, 4 ft., in 2 drawers of wooden filing case. R. 604. (3587)
418.
REFEREE'S OPINIONS, n.d. Opinions of referees and instructions
handed down embracing various phases of bankruptcy cases. Filed numeric-
ally. Index vol. (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 15 folders, 2 ft.,
in drawer of wooden filing case. R. 604. (3585)
419. TESTIMONY
TESTIMONY, n.d. Record of testimony taken in connection with
court hearings, etc. Entered alphabetically. (Occasionally, official.)
9 x 12 loose-leaf books, 1 ft., in drawer of wooden filing case.
(3584)
R.604.
ALTOONA
United States Commissioner
Central Trust Company Bldg., 1216-1218 Eleventh Ave.
The office of the United States commissioner for Blair County
was established about 1898.
Building, 1211 Eleventh St.,
It was previously located in the Casanave
from 1921 until January 1935. Papers in
Referee in Bankruptcy, Beaver
50
completed cases are sent to the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
420. CANCELLATION NOTICES, Jan. 1938 to date. Cards issued by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation upon apprehension of wanted criminals
canceling previous FBI bulletins in regard to wanted criminals. (Fre-
quently, official.) 8 x 8 cards, in., in drawer of desk. R.211. (129)
421. COMMISSIONERS' FILE, 1926 - 1933. Correspondence relating to
Federal violations, and copies of complaints, warrants, bail bonds,
commissioners' reports, etc. (Rarely, official.) 4 x 10 folders, 2 ft.,
on desk. R. 211. (128)
422. COMMISSIONER'S DOCKETS, Jan. 1926 to date. Showing defendant,
charges, issuance of warrant to marshal, approval of complaint, arrest
of defendant, record of hearing before commissioner, commissioner's de-
cision, amount of bail set by commissioner, commitment of defendant to
jail in absence of bail, report of commissioner, fee bill submitted to
district clerk within 10 days of conclusion of case, and an alphabetical·
list of defendants. (Older records, occasionally, current records, fre-
quently, official.) 9 x 15 vol. and 9 x 15 loose-leaf book, 4 in., on
desk. R. 211. (125, 126)
423. TREASURY NOTICES REGARDING COUNTERFEIT AND RANSOM MONIES, 1935
to date. Lists and notices issued by the Treasury Department of serial
numbers of ransom money, counterfeit money, etc., in circulation, advis-
ing commissioner to be on lookout for same. (Frequently, official.) 9 x
12 folders, in., in drawer of desk. R. 211.
R. 211. (130)
Bulletins
424. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BULLETINS, May 1938 to date.
from correspondence with the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding
wanted criminals; bulletins show criminal record as far as known, gener-
al description of person wanted, fingerprints, photographs, relatives if
any are known, signature of criminal, etc. (Frequently, official.) 8 x
8 cards, 1 in., in drawer of desk. R. 211. (127)
BEAVER
Referee in Bankruptcy
Beaver Trust Bldg., Market and Insurance Sts.
The office of referee in bankruptcy for Beaver County was es-
tablished in 1906. The referee had his office in a small law office
building at the corner of Insurance and Turnpike Sts., until 1911. Since
then the office has been located in the Beaver Trust Building. No Im-
portant records have been lost or destroyed. Records of completed cases
are sent to the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
425. BANKRUPTCY DOCKET, Aug. 20, 1935 to date. Showing case number,
bankrupt, whether voluntary or involuntary, receiver, trustee, attorney,
for receiver, attorney for trustee, attorneys for bankrupt and petition-
Referee in Bankruptcy, Bedford
51
(Frequently,
ing creditors, appraisers, and papers filed in each case.
official.) 10 x 15 loose-leaf binder,in., in steel filing case.
R. 103. (1)
426.
BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, Aug. 1925 to date. Proof of publica-
tion, account forms, petitions, schedules of disbursements, orders for
sale of personal or other property, claims filed against the bankrupt,
bills and fees of receiver, trustee, and attorneys, etc., in each case.
(Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 2 ft., in steel filing cases.
R. 103. (2)
427. CLAIMS DOCKET, May 1931 to date. Listing claims filed and di-
vidends declared, bankrupt, number of case, creditors, attorneys, amounts
claimed, and dividends and percent allowed. (Frequently, official.) 12
x 16½ vol., 2 in., on filing case. R. 103. (5)
428. BANKRUPTCY CASES, CLOSED, 1930 to date. This file is divided
into records of bankruptcy distribution and bankrupt's records; copies
of docket sheets, trust fund disbursements, and vouchers for each case.
(Frequently, official.)
official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 2 ft., in steel filing cases.
(3)
R. 103.
429. ACCOUNTS LEDGER, Aug. 1933 to date. Showing expenses, compen-
sations received, miscellaneous claims, fees, commission, etc.; also con-
tains copies of referee's semiannual reports on cases and instructions
in regard to the crediting of monies received and disbursed. (Frequent-
ly, official.) 11 x 18 loose-leaf binder, 1 in., in steel filing case.
R. 103. (4)
BEDFORD
Referee in Bankruptcy
Farmers Bank Bldg., Pitt and Juliana Sts.
The office of referee in bankruptcy for Bedford County was es-
tablished about 1898. It was previously located in a building at 1105
Juliana Street for seven years; other previous locations not known.
important records have been lost or destroyed, and the referee has no
so-called useless papers. All papers in completed cases are sent to the
district clerk at Pittsburgh.
430. CLAIMS DOCKET, Aug. 1921 to date. Record of claims filed, show-
ing number of case, date claim was filed, creditor, amount claimed,
amount of first, second, and third dividends paid, and dates. (Frequent-
ly, official.) 12 x 20 vol., 1 in., in steel filing case. R. 8. (56)
431. BANKRUPTCY EXPENSE RECORD, Sept. 1934 to date. Showing amount of
the bankrupt estate, amount of exemptions, secured and unsecured claims,
receiver's commissions, appraisement, referee's and attorney's fees
other expenses, and balance. (Frequently, official.) 6 x 9 vol., ½ in.,
Referec in Bankruptcy, Brookville
52
in steel filing case. R. 8. (57)
Petition of bankrupt
432.
BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, 1934 to date.
showing number of case, date filed, and petitioner, certificate of pub-
lication, memoranda of meetings, distribution schedule, and correspond-
ence in each case. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 12 folders, 2 ft.
6 in.,
in steel filing case. R. 3. (55)
BRADFORD
United States Commissioner
Odd Fellows Bldg., 4 Main St.
433. RETURNED SEARCH WARRANTS, Jan. 1926 to date. Two types of
search warrants that have been returned unexecuted: prohibition searcn
warrants returned and non-tax-paid alcohol and spirit search warrants
returned. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 6 in., in one
drawer of steel filing case. R. 202. (3)
454. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE, 1951 to date. Instructions, mein-
oranda regarding surety bonds, cash bail, and fingerprints; also Bureau
of Prisons correspondence and miscellaneous correspondence pertaining to
cases. (Frequently, official.) Variously sized envelopes, 2 in., ir
drawer of metal filing case. R. 202.
R. 202. (4)
435.
to date.
COMMISSIONER'S RECORD OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, Sept. 25, 1924
Giving correspondence, telegrams, and duplicate writs issued
such as Form F, recognizance for appearance before district court, Form
H., final mittimus, Form B, warrant to apprehend or complaint, and in-
ternal revenue search warrant. Entered chronologically. Indexed.
(Frequently, official.)
official.) 12 x 15 vol., 2 in., in drawer of steel filing
case. R. 202. (2)
436. COMMISSIONER'S ITEMIZED FEE BILL, Apr. 1, 1936 to date. Form
U, listing fees for making out and executing necessary legal papers re-
garding arrest, seizure, commitment, etc., of defendant. (Quarterly,
official.) 8 x 14 loose sheets, in., in drawer of steel filing case.
R. 202. (1)
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BROOKVILLE
Referee in Bankruptcy
Jefferson County Courthouse, Main and Pickering Sts.
The office of referee in bankruptcy for Jefferson County was
established about 1898. Prior to locating in the McCrory Building, the
office occupied the following buildings: The Canning Building, Main St.,
Referee in Bankruptcy, Butler
53
1898-1908; The McCrory Building, Main St., 1908 - 1926; and the Jeff-
1928. It was moved to
erson National Bank Building, Main St., 1926 - 1928.
the present location in 1928. No records have been lost or destroyed,
and there are no so-called useless papers. Papers in completed cases
are sent to the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
437. BANKRUPTCY CASES, 1928 to date. Records of closed and pending
cases showing bankrupt, case number, date declared bankrupt, and dates
of all actions in each case. (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 12 folders,
2 in., in steel filing case. 2d floor. (1-A)
Creditor's claims, memor-
438. PENDING CASES, Dec. 21, 1933 to date.
andun of publication, appraisement, petition to sell real estate and per-
sonal property, petition for counsel fees, report and audit of assets,
schedule of distribution, correspondence, etc. (Occasionally, official.)
3 x 8 folded sheets, 5 ft., in steel filing cases. 2d floor. (1)
BUTLER
Referee in Bankruptcy
Butler County National Bank and Trust Bldg.
Main and Diamond Sts.
The office of referee in bankruptcy for Butler County was es-
tablished February 6, 1923. It has been located in the Butler County
National Bank and Trust Company Building since its beginning. There are
no so-called useless papers. Records of closed cases are sent to the
district clerk at Pittsburgh.
439. CORRESPONDENCE, Feb. 1923 to date. Referee's correspondence
with creditors, petitioner, appointees, publishers, etc., in bankruptcy
cases; pertains to claims, expenses, appointments, distribution, etc.
(Rarely, official.) 9 x 12 folders, 1 ft. 4 in., in steel filing case.
R. 408. (204)
440. EXPENSE BOOK, Feb. 1923 to date. Record of expenses paid to
referee for clerical aid, publication of notices, office accommodations,
and filing of certificates of appointments and claims; shows numbers of
cases to which expenses pertain. (Frequently, official.) 8 x 10 vol.,
2 in., in drawer of wooden desk. R. 408.
R. 408. (202)
Record of cases
441.
BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, Nov. 1928 to date.
in the process of closing and distribution; petitions, creditors' claims,
proofs of claims, schedules of distribution, appointments of appraisers,
and correspondence with creditors and others. (Daily, official.) 9 x
12 folders, 8 in., in steel filing case. R. 408.
442. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS, Feb. 1925 to date.
(203)
Minutes of meetings
showing number of case, date of petition, date of schedule, proof of
Referee in Bankruptcy, Ebensburg
54
publication, proof of claim, claimant, amount of claim, notice of trus-
tee appointed, schedule of distribution, and final distribution. (Fre-
quently, official.) 8 x 12 vols., 8 in., on shelf in steel cabinet.
R. 408. (201)
CLEARFIELD
Referee in Bankruptcy
Progress Bldg., 49 E. Locust St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Clearfield County
was established in March 1929. Cases arising in Clearfield were pre-
viously heard by the referee for Blair or Cambria County. Records of
closed cases are filed with the district clerk at Pittsburgh. The case
numbers are assigned by the district court, one sequence being used for
the entire judicial district. There are consoquently many number gaps
in the files for any particular county.
443. BANKRUPTCY CASES, Nov. 1932 to date. Petitions in bankruptcy,
petitions to sell real estate and personal property, petitions for coun-
sel fees, schedules of assets, creditors' claims, letters of appoint-
ment of appraizers, appraisers' accounts and reports, schedules of dis-
tribution, trustee's reports and accounts, minutes of hearings, proofs
of claims, auditors' reports, referee's expense accounts, correspondence,
miscellaneous notes and memoranda, etc., in pending and recently closed
cases. Filed numerically. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 12 folders,
4 ft., in steel filing case. Law office of Arnold and Chaplin, 2d
floor.
(1)
EBENSBURG
Referee in Bankruptcy
Myers Law Office Bldg., 213 S. Center St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Cambria County was
established in 1898. It has always occupied its present location in
Ebensburg; some referees for Cambria County, however, had offices at
Johnstown. No records have been lost or destroyed. Papers in completed
cases are forwarded to the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
444. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, 1926 to date. Creditors' claims,
memorandum of publication, appraisement, petition to sell real estate and
personal property, petition for counsel fees, report and audit of assets,
schedule of distribution, correspondence, etc. Filed numerically. (Fre-
quently, official.) 3 x 8 loose sheets, 3 ft., in steel filing cases.
1st floor. (63)
Deputy Clerk of District Court, Erie
55
BANKRUPTCY CASES, CLOSED, 1918 to date.
445.
Correspondence, sche-
dules of distribution of funds, claims, sales of real estate, publica-
tion of bankruptcy notices, referee's memoranda, etc. Filed numerically.
(Occasionally, official.) 8 x 14 clamped binders, 1 ft., in steel filing
1st floor. (66)
cases.
446. BANKRUPTCY DOCKET, Jan. 1926 to date. Showing case number,
bankrupt, date declared bankrupt, dates of all actions, and record of
creditors' claims and checks issued for distribution of assets. (Fre-
quently, official.) 8 x 16 loose-leaf book, 2 in., in steel filing case.
1st floor. (64)
447. SEMIANNUAL REPORTS, 1930 to date. Copies of reports sent to the
district clerk giving summary of activities of referee in bankruptcy
cases for the past six months, showing number of cases closed and pend-
ing, monies received and expended, fees collected, etc. (Occasionally,
official.) 9 x 16 folders, in., in stcel filing case. 1st floor. (65)
ERIE
DEPUTY CLERK
(A) Old Federal Bldg., State St. and S. Perry Square
(B) Ariel Bldg., Eighth and State Sts.
·
448. LAW, EQUITY, AND ADMIRALTY CASES, July 1868 - Sept. 1929; Mar.
1952 to dato. Praecipe for summons, plaintiffs' statement of claim,
summons and the journal entry and judgment rendered in closed cases; file
includes pending cases. (Occasionally, official.) 10 x 15 envelopes
and 3 x 9 bundles, 37 ft., in pigeonholcs in wooden cupboard and in 2
drawers of steel filing case. Dirty, disordered. Rs. 29 and 30. (Bldg.
A). (220, 222)
449. LAND DEEDS FROM COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO PENNSYLVANIA
POPULATION COMPANY, LAND GRANT DEEDS FROM THE U.S. TO SOLDIERS OF WAR OF
1812, AND WARRANTY DEEDS TO BENJAMIN GRANT AND JAMES THOMPSON, LAW PART-
NERS, May 1792; Mar. 10, 1851; May 1, 1852; July 15, 1853. Deeds convey-
ing parcels of land. See addenda for copies of these deeds. (Rarely,
public). Variously sized loose sheets, 1 in., in storage vault. Sooty.
R. 29. (Bldg. A). (224)
450. CIVIL DOCKETS, July 1908 to date. Record of law, admiralty, and
equity cases, showing title, attorneys, plaintiffs' and defendant's ac-
counts, abstract of costs, etc. Indexed. (Daily, official.)
official.) 15 x 16
and 15 x 17 vols. (2), 4 in., in enclosed wooden cupboard and on filing
case. Deputy clerk's law office (Bldg. B) and R. 29 (Bldg. A). (219,221)
451. RECORDS OF FORMAN MOTOR SALES COMPANY AND ISAAC GOLD CLOTHING
STORE, BANKRUPTS, n.d. Case exhibits. (Never.) 12 x 20 bundles, 1 ft.
6 in., in storage vault. Sooty. R. 29 (Bldg. A). (223)
United States Commissioner, Erie
56
Showing receipts and
452. CLERKS' CASH BOOK, Jan. 9, 1907 to date.
disbursements. (Daily, official.) 15 x 18 vol., 2 in., in enclosed
wooden cupboard. Deputy clerk's law office (Bldg. B). (218)
453.
Probation and Parole officer
Old Federal Bldg., State St. and S. Perry Square
PAROLE CASES, ACTIVE, Oct. 1, 1932 to date. Individual case
history of parolee, presentence investigation report, and reports by
psychiatrists and physicians. 3 x 5 card index. (Monthly, confidential.)
10 x 15 envelopes, 2 ft., in drawer of steel cabinet. R. 1. (1)
454.
PROBATION CASES, ACTIVE, Oct. 1, 1932 to date. Individual case
history of probationers, and reports of psychiatrists, psychologists,
and physicians. Card index. (Monthly, confidential.)
confidential.) 10 x 15 envelopes,
5 ft., in 2 drawers of steel filing cabinet. R. 1. (2)
455. PAROLE CASES, INACTIVE, Oct. 1, 1932 to date. Individual case
history of parolees whose terms have expired. Card index.
Card index. (Rarely,
confidential.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 5 ft., in 3 drawers in steel filing
cabinet. R. 1.
(3)
Individual case
456. PROBATION CASES, INACTIVE, Oct. 1952 to date.
history of subjects whose probationary period has expired. Card index.
(Rarely, confidential.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 10 ft., in 4 drawers in steel
filing cabinet. R. 1. (4)
457. REVOCATION OF PAROLE OR PROBATION, Oct. 1, 1932 to date. Indi-
vidual case history of subjects who have had their parole or probation
revoked by the court. Card index. (Rarely, confidential.) 10 x 15
jackets, 5 ft., in drawer of steel filing cabinet. R. 1. (5)
458. TRANSFERRED CASES, Oct. 1, 1932 to date. Individual case history
of subjects who have been removed to another locality under the jurisdic-
tion of the probation officer for that district. Card index. (Occa-
sionally, confidential.) 10 x 15 envelopes, 3 ft., in drawer of steel
filing cabinet. R. 1. (6)
459.
to dute.
United States Commissioner
(A) Marine National Bank Bldg., 9th and State Sts.
(B) Ariel Bldg., 8th and State Sts.
(Fre
COMMISSIONER'S DOCKETS, Dec. 1875 Feb. 21, 1924; July 6, 1935
Containing cases, correspondence, and financial records.
quently, official.) 10 x 14 vols. (15), 1 ft. 4 in., on filing cabinet
and on desk. Rs. 1005 (Bldg. B) and R. 606 (Bldg. A). (152, 151)
Referee in Bankruptcy, Greensburg
57
FARRELL
Referee in Bankruptcy
Levine Bldg., 314 Idaho St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Mercer County was
established about 1898. The referee had his office in the Peoples Bank
Building, Haywood and Broadway, from 1928 until March 17, 1936, when the
office was moved to its present location. No records have been lost or
destroyed. Papers of completed cases are sent to the district clerk at
Pittsburgh.
460. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, 1937 to date. Order of reference and
adjudication, schedules of bankrupt, appointment of receiver and his bond,
appointment of appraiser and his bond, notices of meetings of creditors,
notices of sales of real estate or disclaiming of real estate, appoint-
ment of attorneys for trustees, petitions for counsel fees, trustee's
final account, etc. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 14 envelopes, 1 ft., in
steel filing case. Law office, 2d floor. (4)
461. BANKRUPTCY FILE, 1919 to date. Papers in bankruptcy cases,
showing petitioner, number of case, and date filed; correspondence with
creditors, petition for bankruptcy, distribution schedule, and memoranda
of meetings. (Frequently, official.)
(Frequently, official.) 9 x 12 folders, envelopes, 1 ft.
in steel filing cases. Law office, 2d floor.
(1)
462. BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, 1919 to date. Showing dates of all pro-
ceedings in bankrupt cases, giving date of petition, date of filing of
creditor's claims, date of publication of meetings, minutes of meetings,
appraisement of assets, distribution schedules, and expense accounts.
(Older records, occasionally; recent records, frequently, official..)
12 x 18 vols. (2), 6 in., on desk. Law office, 2d floor. (2,3)
463. BANKRUPTCY CASES, CLOSED, Jan. 1919 to date. Schedule of dis-
tribution, claims filed, notices to creditors, record of transactions
and proceedings in the case, certifications of receiver or trustee to
clerk, notices of receiver's sales, appointment, oath, and report of
appraisers, notices of first meeting of creditors, referce's order of
reclamation, adjudication of bankruptcy and order of reference to referee,
affidavit in Forma Pauperis, schedules of distribution, etc.; some of
these records are filed temporarily in the law office of Jarrett and
Armstrong in the Peoples Bank Bldg., Haywood and Broadway St. (Occa-
sionally, official.) 9 x 14 envelopes, 6 ft., in steel filing cases.
Law office, 2d floor. (5, 6)
GREENSBURG
Referee in Bankruptcy
First National Bank Bldg., 107 S. Main St.
Referee in Bankruptcy, Hollidaysburg
58
This office, for Westmoreland County, was established in 1898.
Inactive records are transferred to the custody of the district clerk at
Pittsburgh. Information is not available regarding previous locations
of the office.
464. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, Apr. 27, 1929 to date. Petitions for
bankruptcy, schedules, appointment of appraiser, credit claims, proof of
claims, and referee's distribution of available assets. Filed numeri-
cally. (Frequently, official.) 3 x 9 pockets, 32 ft., in 8 drawers of
steel filing case. R. 511. (1)
Copies of
Filed numeri-
465. BANKRUPTCY CASES, CLOSED, Mar. 19, 1929 to date.
letters, claims, and statement of distribution of assets.
cally. (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 12 folders, 6 ft., in 3 drawers
of steel filing case. R. 511. (2)
466. OFFICE RECORDS, Mar. 19, 1929 to date. Office memoranda on
pending cases. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 12 folders, 4 ft., in 2
drawers of steel filing case. R. 511. (3)
467. MINUTES BOOKS, Mar. 19, 1929 to date. Record of hearings be-
fore the referee. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 14 vols. (5), 5 in., on
desk. R. 511.
R. 511. (4)
468. EXPENSE ACCOUNTS, Mar. 19, 1929 to date. Records of fees and
expenses collected by the referee for his services in each case. (Fre-
quently, official.) 9 x 14 vols. (2), 2 in., on desk. R. 511. (5)
HOLLIDAYSBURG
Referee in Bankruptcy
William Block, 422 Allegheny St.
The date of establishment of the office of referee in bankrupt-
cy for Blair County could not be learned. The present incumbent took
office in 1922. The referee was previously located at Altoona. The
agency has occupied its present location since the office was moved to
Hollidaysburg. No important records have been lost or destroyed, and
the office has no so-called useless papers. Papers in completed cases
are sent to the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
469. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING AND ACTIVE, 1932 to date. Notice of
first meeting of creditors, petition for appointment of receivers,
appointment, oath and report of appraisers, petition to sell real estate
and disclaim title to real estate, petition to sell personal property,
proof of publication, notices of first meeting of creditors published in
the Pittsburgh Legal Journal and the Altoona Tribune or Altoona Mirror,
bills and fees of receiver, trustee, attorneys, etc., and testimony Et
meetings. (Frequently, official.) 8 x 11 folders, 8 ft., in stcel
filing cases. 1st floor. (35)
Referee in Bankruptcy, Kittanning
59
470. BANKRUPTCY CASES, CLOSED, 1922 to date. Copies of schedules,
correspondence, sales notices, check stubs, attorneys' file papers and
orders of referee, such as certificates of sale of real estate, orders
for distribution, etc. (Occasionally, official.) 8 x 11 folders, 16
ft., in steel filing cases. 1st floor. (36)
471. BANKRUPTCY DOCKET, 1922 - 1982.
1922. Showing papers filed, dates
filed, bankrupt, number of case, docket page, date of petition, and ad-
judication. Entered alphabetically, by bankrupts. (Frequently, offi-
cial.) 9 x 16 vol., 3 in., on desk. 1st floor. (37)
472. CLAIMS DOCKETS, 1922 to date. Showing date claim was filed,
creditor, attorney for claimant, amount of claim, and dividends paid.
(Frequently, official.) 11 x 16 vols., 1. ft. 6 in., on filing cabinet.
1st floor. (38)
INDIANA
Referee in Bankruptcy
The Savings and Trust Company Bldg., 645 Philadelphia St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Indiana County was
established in 1900. It was located in the Farmers Bank and Trust Build-
ing for some time prior to April 1935. No records have been lost or
destroyed, and no so-called useless papers materialize. Papers in com-
pleted cases are sent to the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
473. PENDING CASES, Feb. 1932 to date. Petition of bankruptcy, cert-
ificate of publication, minutes and records of creditors' meetings, dis-
tribution schedule, and correspondence. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 15
pockets, 4 in., in steel filing case. R. 212. (165)
KITTANNING
Referee in Bankruptcy
Golden Bldg., 314 Market St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Armstrong County
was established about 1900. From 1900 to April 14, 1937 the referee was
located in the Merchant's National Bank Building, 222 Market St. In
April 1937 the office was moved to its present location. No records of
this agency have been lost or destroyed, and the referee never has any
so-called useless papers. Closed cases are sent to the district clerk
at Pittsburgh.
474.
BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, Apr. 12, 1930 to date. Showing dates of
petition, filing of creditor's claims, and date of publication of meet-
ings, minutes of meetings, appraisement of assets, distribution schedules
Referee in Bankruptcy, Oil City
60
and expense account. (Frequently, official.)
loose-leaf book, 2½ in., in steel filing case.
10 x 16 vol. and 12 x 14
2d floor. (120,119)
475. BANKRUPTCY CASES, Oct. 29, 1937 to date. Papers in pending bark-
ruptcy cases, showing petitioner, number of case, and date filed, such
as correspondence with creditors, petition of bankruptcy, distribution
schedule, and memorandum of meetings. (Frequently, official.)
envelopes, 1 ft. 2 in., in steel filing case. 2d floor. (121)
10 x 14
MEADVILLE
United States Commissioner
Brock Brothers Bldg., 363 Center St.
The office of the United States commissioner for Crawford Coun-
ty was established about 1932. Prior to August 1937 the office was lo-
cated in the same building at a different number; the Brock Brothers
Building occupying nearly an entire block. The first location was at
353 Center St.; the present address is at 363 Center St. No records have
been lost or destroyed. Any so-called useless papers that materialize
are thrown away when they become valueless. No records are sent direct-
ly to Washington. All papers in completed cases are forwarded to the
district clerk at Pittsburgh.
476. PENDING CASES, 1938. Affidavit of charges showing defendant,
complainant, and the type of charges, warrant or notice of apprehension,
etc. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 12 folder, in., in steel filing
case. Law office, 1st floor. (145)
477. COMMISSIONER'S CRIMINAL DOCKET, Apr. 1932 to date. Record of
proceedings before the commissioner. The papers in closed cases are
certified by the commissioner to the district court at Pittsburgh.
(Occasionally, official.) 8 x 14 vol., à in., on desk. Law office,
1st floor. (146)
OTL CITY
Referee in Bankruptcy
First National Bank Bldg., Seneca and Center Sts.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Venango County was
established about 1902. The office has been located at times at Frank-
lin, the county seat, and at times at Oil City, depending on where the
incumbent has his private office. There has never been a separate re-
feree for Forest County, and the referees for Venango and for Clarion
Counties, the latter being located at Clarion, share the cases arising
in Forest County. All papers of permanent value pertaining to closel
cases are filed with the district clerk at Pittsburgh. Useless papers
Referee in Bankruptcy, St. Marys
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are usually destroyed by each incumbent when he leaves office, although
in this particular office the series entitled "Closed Cases" may be con-
sidered more or less useless.
478. CLOSED CASES, 1915 to date. Special papers on closed cases
not to be filed permanently with the district clerk at Pittsburgh, such
as cancellation bonds, final oaths and discharges of auditors, etc.
Filed alphabetically. (Rarely, official.)
(Rarely, official.) 4 x 9 pockets, 9 in., in
drawer of steel filing case. R. 3. (34)
479. MINUTE BOOK, Aug. 1933 to date. Record of hearings before the
referee; originals sent to the district clerk at Pittsburgh. Entered
alphabetically, by petitioners. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 11
113
loose-leaf book, 2 in., in desk. R. 3. (31)
480. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, Jan. 1936 to date. Petitions, claims,
proof's of claims, schedules of assets, distribution of assets, etc.
Filed numerically and alphabetically, by petitioners. (Frequently,
official.) 4 x 9 pockets and 8 x 15 folders, 2 ft. 7 in., in steel
filing case. R. 3. (32, 33)
ST. MARYS
Referee in Bankruptcy
Farmers and Merchants Bank Bldg.,
N. St. Marys and N. Michael Sts.
The office of referee in bankruptcy for Elk County was probably
established in 1898. The referee occupied the Old Zelt Hotel Building,
Chestnut and South Michael Sts., until 1930; in 1930 the office moved to
its present headquarters. No important records of the referee have been
lost or destroyed. All of the papers in completed cases are forwarded
to the district clerk at Pittsburgh. One copy of the referee's semi-
annual report is sent to Washington by the clerk.
481. CLOSED CASES, 1953 to date. Copies of letters, proved claims,
and statements of referee's distribution of funds. (Occasionally, offi-
cial.) 9 x 12 folders, 2 ft., in steel filing cases. 2d floor.
(34)
482. MINUTE BOOK, 1925 to date. Referee's record of hearings and
actions taken by the referee; a copy of this record and all of the orig-
inal minutes in each case are sent to the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
(Occasionally, official.) 10 x 12 loose-leaf books, 1 in., in steel
2d floor. (31)
safe.
483. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, 1925 to date. Records of pending-
cases, including bankruptcy petitions, schedules of creditors and assets,
appointment of appraiser, creditors' claims, proof of claims, referee's
distribution of funds, if any, etc. Filed numerically. (Frequently,
official.) 9 x 12 envelopes, 8 in, on desk. 2d floor. (30)
United States Commissioner, Somerset
62
484.
REFEREE'S CLAIMS DOCKETS, Apr. 6, 1933 to date.
Showing amount
of each claim filed against bankrupt, dividend declared, creditors and
their addresses, attorneys, when filed, dividends paid, and remarks.
(Occasionally, official.) 10 x 15 vols., 3 in., in steel safe. 20
floor. (32)
485. REPORTS, 1925 to date. Copies of referee's semiannual reports
to the district clerk at Pittsburgh. (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 12
folders, in., in steel safe. 2d floor. (33)
SOMERSET
Referee in Bankruptcy
Biesecker Bldg., E. Union St.
The referee in bankruptcy for Somerset County was established at
Somerset about 1898. Prior to occupying quarters in the Biesecker
Building, the referee was located in the Beerite Building on North Cedar
Street. All so-called useless papers are destroyed after a certain time
has elapsed. All papers pertaining to completed cases are sent to the
district clerk at Pittsburgh.
486. BANKRUPTCY DOCKET, 1925 to date. Showing bankrupt, date of fil-
ing of petition, orders affecting real estate; disposition of estate,
date adjudicated a bankrupt, meetings of creditors, costs and fees, etc.,
in each case. (Frequently, official, public.) 8 x 13 vol., 2 in., on
desk. 2d floor. (203)
United States Commissioner
Berrits Bldg., 128 N. Center Ave.
The office of the United States commissioner for Somerset Coun-
ty was established November 15, 1901. The office has always been in the
Berrits Building, occupying the old Berrits Building, on the same site as
the present structure, before the old structure burned. No records of
the office have been lost or destroyed. Transcripts and papers for all
cases are sent to the United States attorney's office at Pittsburgh when
cases are complete.
487. COMMISSIONER'S RECORD OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, 1901 to date.
Transcripts giving complete record of proceedings in cases before the
U.S. commissioner; after final disposition of the case the record is
certified by the commissioner to the district court at Pittsburgh.
(Frequently, official.) 9 x 15 vol., 3 in., on desk. 2d floor. (205)
488. CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, June 1932 to date. Cards frop-
the Federal Bureau of Investigation giving pictures, fingerprints,
63
Referee in Bankruptcy, Uniontown
description, and criminal record of wanted criminals; also card forms
cancelling apprehension orders when criminals are apprehended, dead, cr
no longer wanted. (Frequently, official.) 7 x 8 cards, 7 in., on clip
2d floor. (204)
file.
UNIONTOWN
Referee in Bankruptcy
Cray Law Bldg., 52 E. Main St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Fayette County was
established about 1898. Prior to obtaining quarters in the Cray Law
Building in 1915, the referee was located in the Blackstone Building,
48 E. Main Street, from 1907 to 1915. No records have been lost or
destroyed, and there are no so-called useless papers. Papers in com-
pleted cases are forwarded to the district clerk at Pittsburgh; monthly
and semiannual reports are sent to the clerk.
489. REFEREE'S SEMIANNUAL REPORTS, Jan. 31, 1938 to date. On pending
and closed cases, showing bankrupt, total receipts, disbursements, total
paid for advertising, receipts after disbursements, statement in regard
to cases pending more than a year and a half prior to date of report,
and reasons why such cases are not closed. (Occasionally, official.)
9 x 12 folders, 1/8 in., in steel filing case. 3d floor. (71)
490. BANKRUPTCY DOCKET, 1902 to date. Showing bankrupt, number of
case, date received, date of first meeting of creditors, trustee, trus-
tee's bond, appointment of appraisers, exemption filed, dividend meet-
ings, total assets, liabilities, dividends, fees, commissions, and expen-
ses, occupation of bankrupt, referee, commission of referee, expenses of
referee, remarks, etc. Indexed. (Occasionally, official.) 8 x 14 vol..
1 in., on filing case. 3d floor. (73-A)
491. PENDING CASES, 1817 to date. Creditors' claims, memoranda of
publications. appraisement, petition to sell real estate and personal
property, petition for counsel fees, report and audit of assets, sche-
dules of distribution, correspondence, etc. (Frequently, official.)
3 x 8 folders, 20 ft., in steel filing cases. 3d floor. (72)
492. REFEREE'S MONTHLY REPORTS TO CLERK, Dec. 1, 1923 to date. Fin-
ancial report listing claims for clerical aid, advertising, for notices
sent to creditors, and expenses for office accommodation. (Frequently,
official.) 9 x 12 folders, 8 in., in steel filing case. 3d floor. (73)
493. REFEREE'S REPORT ON CASES, 1937 to date. Bankruptcy Form 9,
report to clerk on each case showing docket number, date of report, bank-
rupt or debtor, date of filing petition, occupation of bankrupt, petition
dismissed, composition, extension, and other proceedings. (Occasionally,
official.) 9 x 12 folders, 1/8 in., in steel filing case. 3d floor. (70)
Referee in Bankruptcy, Waynesburg
64
WASHINGTON
Referee in Bankruptcy
Washington Trust Bldg., Main and Beau Sts.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Washington County
was established November 21, 1898. The office has been located at the
Lockhart Bldg., S. Main Street, from 1898 to 1902 and at the Washington
Trust Building, Main and Beau Streets, from 1902 to date. No important
records have been lost or destroyed, and the referee seldom has any so-
called useless papers. Reports and papers in closed cases are sent to
the district clerk at Pittsburgh.
494.
CASH ACCOUNT BOOK, 1933 to date. Showing total amount of bank-
rupt estate, amount of exemptions, prior claims, secured and unsecured
claims, reclamations, receiver's commissions, attorney's fees, appraise-
ment fees, referee's fees and expenses, and balances. (Frequently, offi-
cial.) 12 x 18 vol., 1 in., in drawer of wooden desk. R.507. (120)
495. CORRESPONDENCE, 1915 to date. Regarding orders of distribution,
certificates of closing, etc., in bankruptcy cases. Filed alphabetically.
(Frequently, official.) 9 x 15 folders, 9 ft., in wooden filing cases
and in drawers of wooden bookcase. R. 507. (117)
496. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS, Nov. 21, 1898 to date. Record of meet-
ings, filing of briefs, proofs of claims, advertisements, petitions,
appointments, filing of bonds, etc., giving date of each proceeding.
(Frequently, official.) 10 x 14 vols., 2 ft., in drawer of wooden desk.
K. 507. (119)
Showing payee,
(Frequently,
497. RECORD OF CHECKS ISSUED IN CASES, 1933 to date.
check number, date sent, amount, and reason for payment.
official.) 8 x 11 loose-leaf book, 1½ in., in drawer of wooden desk.
R. 507. (118)
498. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, Dec. 1930 to date. Petitions, cred-
itors' claims, proofs of claims, appointment of appraiser, distribution
of available funds, etc. Filed numerically.
Filed numerically. (Frequently, official.)
3 x 9 folded sheets, 8 ft., in steel folded document holders. R. 507.
(116)
WAYNESBURG
Referee in Bankruptcy
Peoples Bank Bldg., High St.
The office of the referee in bankruptcy for Greene County was
established in Waynesburg in 1910. No administrative reorganizations.
have taken place. None of the records have been lost or destroyed and
no papers are considered useless. All records in completed cases are
sent to district clerk at Pittsburgh.
Referee in Bankruptcy, Waynesburg
65
499. BANKRUPTCY CASES, CLOSED, 1910 to date. Records showing bank-
rupt, case number, attorneys for bankrupt and creditors, receiver, sales
of personal property by receiver, restraining orders issued, adjudication
of case, number of creditors' claims approved, trustee, trustee's account
sale of personal property or real estate by trustee, dividends declared,
date of discharge of trustee, and date proceedings closed. (Occasion-
ally, official.) 9 x 12 folders, 4 in., in steel filing case. R. 504.
(51)
500. BANKRUPTCY CASES, PENDING, 1937 to date. Records of pending
cases showing petitioner, number of case, and date filed; also corres-
pondence with creditors, petition of bankrupt, certificate of publica-
tion memoranda of meetings, distribution schedule, etc. (Occasionally,
official.) 4 x 7 covers, 1 ft., in folded document holder in steel safe.
R. 504. (50)
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