This series consists chiefly of the certified statements of registration (commonly referred to today as Annual Reports or F-38's) to the Office of Secretary of State. Also included are registrations accomplished by other means such as letters sent by the corporations, as well as cards sent to corporations advising them of failure to register and/or pay the fees which were subsequently returned with their registrations. Some scattered inquiries from corporations regarding confirmation of the receipt to their registration can also be found. Data consistently given on the registration form includes: 1) name of corporation, 2) principal office location, 3) nature of business, 4) date of incorporation, 5) where incorporated, 6) by what authority incorporated, and 7) capital stock. In addition, the amount of the fee received is noted on all registrations whether accompanied by letter or form. The amount, as explained on the form, was based on whether a particular form was the first return of a specific corporation in Georgia or a subsequent annual return. The registrations have been further stamped “recorded." It should be noted, however, that when a registration was accomplished by letter rather than by form, the data is often not as comprehensive. Data regarding the chartering of the corporation is also available in the county records of the Clerk of Superior Court.