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Papers contain unpublished and unknown correspondence from A.P. Giannini to Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snyder.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

Call No.:
MS#1668
Bib ID:
10324827 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
.21 linear feet (1 half-size document box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

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Papers contain unpublished and unknown correspondence from A.P. Giannini to Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snyder.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

Arrangement

Material is arranged into one series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions 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.

Biographical / Historical

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

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Correspondence CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Bank of America CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Bankers -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Banks and banking -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID