Ida, I am not sure exactly when the practice started, but I have seen them on some around 1918 or 1919. I will be at a meeting later today and know someone to ask. You may get an answer before, but I will let you know what she says. Chuck Mason -----Original Message----- From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of idamc@seanet.com Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 12:46 AM To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Subject: [TGF] photo on US certificate of naturalization as of what date? Does anyone know when a photo was first required on a US certificate of naturalization? I have an example from 1942, but it must have started much earlier than that. The seal is stamped across the bottom of the picture but not across the face. His signature is up one side of the photo. Thanks. --Ida Skarson McCormick, idamc@seanet.com, Seattle The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message