Amadeo Peter Giannini papers, 1943-1955

Summary Information

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Papers contain unpublished and unknown correspondence from A.P. Giannini to Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snyder.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.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Material is arranged into one series.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1943-1955

Description

Summary

Papers contain unpublished and unknown correspondence from A.P. Giannini to Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snyder.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.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1943-1955

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Amadeo Peter Giannini Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accrual

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.

Ownership and Custodial History

The Amadeo Peter Giannini Papers were purchased by the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Columbia University in April 2013.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2012.2013.M178: Source of acquisition--Historicana. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--04/19/2013.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed Adrien Hilton 07/02/2013.

Finding Aid written Adrien Hilton 07/2013.

Revision Description

2013-07-04 xml document created by Adrien Hilton

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Amadeo Peter Giannini, also known as A.P. Giannini, was an American banker who founded Bank of America.