Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949
- Abstract:
- Papers contain unpublished and unknown correspondence from A.P. Giannini to Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snyder. A.P. Giannini was known as "the father of modern consumer banking" and was founder and president of Bank of America. The letters demonstrate his influence on the financial policies of the US government. The materials in the collection date from 1943-1955.
- Extent:
- .21 linear feet and 1 half-size document box
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Amadeo Peter Giannini Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Background
- Scope and Content:
Papers contain unpublished and unknown correspondence from A.P. Giannini to Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snyder. The letters demonstrate his influence on the financial policies of the US government. The materials in the collection date from 1943-1955. Also included are two annual reports from Bank of America.
- Biographical / Historical:
Amadeo Peter Giannini, also known as A.P. Giannini, was an American banker who founded Bank of America.
- Acquisition information:
- 2012.2013.M178: Source of acquisition--Historicana. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--04/19/2013.
- Custodial history:
The Amadeo Peter Giannini Papers were purchased by the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Columbia University in April 2013.
- Processing information:
Papers processed Adrien Hilton 07/02/2013.
Finding Aid written Adrien Hilton 07/2013.
- Arrangement:
Material is arranged into one series.
- Accruals:
No additions are expected
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Amadeo Peter Giannini Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th St.New York, NY 10027, United States
- CONTACT:
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(212) 854-5590rbml@library.columbia.edu