Scherer Certificate of Naturalization Front Side

This document is the certificate of naturalization for Johann Scherer whose name was changed to John Scherer for the purpose of the naturalization. It indicates information about his date of birth, his physique, his former nationality and more. It also gives us more information about his new residence in Los Angeles. The certificate was issued and signed by the Clerk of the U.S. District Court John A. Childress as well as by the deputy clerk S.C. Teng or Turg (not very readable).

On the left there is a black and white picture of Johann Scherer in his 30s. He signed the picture with his new name: John Scherer.