Author: Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949
Sort by: Date / Title Showing Items: 1 - 112 of 112Memorandum to Federal Reserve Agent in New York
Description:
Memorandum from Transamerica Croporation. Subject: Ownership of national bank shares by corporations; specifically regarding ownership of Bank of America shares by Transamerica Corporation.
Date:
1929/02/13,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and Transamerica Corporation, 1929, Memorandum to Federal Reserve Agent in New York, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_01_0003.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Gates McGarrah
Description:
Letter from A. P. Giannini arguing Transamerica Corporation was not bound by terms of an agreement reached between the Federal Reserve Bank and Bancitaly Corporation.
Date:
1929/02/15,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1929, Letter to Gates McGarrah, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_01_0002.pdf
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Letter to the Stockholders of Transamerica Corporation
Description:
Regarding formation of Associated Transamerica Stockholders, an organization seeking to obtain proxies from stockholders for the corporation's next annual meeting; proxies would be held by A.P. Giannini. [Page 23 of Historical Overview...].
Date:
1931/11/07,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1931, Letter to the Stockholders of Transamerica Corporation, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_05_0019.pdf
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Letter to Governor Eugene R. Black
Description:
Recommending Thomas M. Storke, Edward Elliott, and Wilson McCarthy for appointment as Chairman and Federal Reserve Agent of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; includes handwritten note from A.P. Giannini, who forwarded the letter.
Date:
1934/06/30,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, 1934, Letter to Governor Eugene R. Black, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_01_0004.pdf
Authors:
Letter to A.P. Giannini
Description:
Correspondence between A. P. Giannini, Leonard P. Ayres, and Marriner S. Eccles, regarding "Suggestions for Report of Economic Policy Commission of the American Bankers Association," enclosed.
Date:
1934/11/06,
Citation:
Eccles, Marriner S. (Marriner Stoddard), 1890-1977, Gaston, Herbert E. and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1934, Letter to A.P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/009_04_0001.pdf
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Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten letter from A. P. Giannini praising Eccles' position as stated in New York Times article; criticizes lack of representation by Bank of America officers in Federal Reserve System and RFC advisory positions; enclosure not included.
Date:
1935/01/20,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_02_0004.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten letter from A. P. Giannini contesting jurisdiction of Federal Reserve Board in issuing voting permits to member banks; specifically refers to applications for voting permits submitted by Bank of America.
Date:
1935/01/29,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_02_0007.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten cover letter from A. P. Giannini for a copy of the French budget for 1935; enclosure not included; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1935/03/16,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_02_0008.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Confidential telegram from A. P. Giannini regarding Eccles' Senate confirmation and Giannini's intent to release a letter criticizing testimony of Jimmy Warburg to the press; includes handwritten notes by Clayton.
Date:
1935/04/25,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_03_0001.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Letter from A. P. Giannini regarding Giannini's plan to send message to Clayton via teletype machine at Department of Justice.
Date:
1935/04/26,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_03_0004.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Marriner Eccles
Description:
Telegram from A. P. Giannini to Eccles regarding Giannini's role in efforts to pass the Banking Bill of 1935. Includes handwritten letter from Giannini to Lawrence Clayton; enclosed news clipping not included.
Date:
1935/04/29,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Telegram to Marriner Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_03_0008.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Encouraging Clayton and Eccles to cultivate relationship with Jim Perkins, Chairman of National City Bank; Perkins was en route to Washington to testimony before Senate banking committee. Includes handwritten note of transmittal from Clayton to Eccles.
Date:
1935/04/30,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_03_0009.pdf
Authors:
Letter to L.C. [Lauchlin Currie]
Description:
Correspondence from A. P. Giannini regarding suggested amendments and language for Banking Bill of 1935; specifically mentions requirement for compulsory membership in Federal Reserve System in order to quality for FDIC insurance.
Date:
1935/05/08,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to L.C. [Lauchlin Currie], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_04_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Cover letter from A. P. Giannini for copy of letter from Charles Collins dated May 10; mentions statewide branch banking by national banks.
Date:
1935/05/15,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_04_0007.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Cover letter from A. P. Giannini for copy of article from the June 1, 1935, edition of the Christian Science Monitor about Giannini's support for Banking Bill of 1935.
Date:
1935/06/05,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_05_0003.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Copy of telegram Giannini sent to Senator Hiram W. Johnson regarding Federal Reserve Board appointments; Giannini presses for lifetime appointments to minimize influence of private interests; includes handwritten notes of transmittal; page 4 is wrinkled.
Date:
1935/07/18,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence, Eccles, Marriner S. (Marriner Stoddard), 1890-1977 and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0003.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Correspondence from A. P. Giannini regarding appointment of San Francisco Reserve Agent; includes statements of condition for Bank of America dated June 29, 1935, article from San Francisco Chronicle dated July 1, 1935, and Clayton's reply.
Date:
1935/08/19,
Citation:
Bank of America, Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Cover letter from A. P. Giannini for copy of letter from Frank E. Gannett of Gannett Newspapers regarding 1936 presidential election; Gannett's letter not included. Includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1935/10/17,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0002.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Letter from A. P. Giannini regarding report prepared by the Economic Policy Commission of the American Bankers Association; report reviews business conditions and prospects; includes Clayton's reply; enclosures not included.
Date:
1935/10/21,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0005.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to L.C. [Lawrence] Clayton
Description:
Confidential message regarding telegram Giannini sent to Mr. Hamlin expressing displeasure with press coverage of Giannini's appearance before the Board [of Governors].
Date:
1935/11/23,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Telegram to L.C. [Lawrence] Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0006.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to L.C. [Lawrence] Clayton
Description:
Telegram from A. P. Giannini regarding positive response from Wall Street for Eccles' leadership.
Date:
1935/11/23,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Telegram to L.C. [Lawrence] Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0007.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Letter from A. P. Giannini acknowledging Clayton's letter of November 25 and advising Clayton of Giannini's trip to Washington on December 5.
Date:
1935/11/27,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0010.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Letter from A. P. Giannini advising Clayton of change in Giannini's plans to travel to Washington, D.C.
Date:
1935/12/02,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0011.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Regarding vacancies in Federal Reserve System; Giannini mentions rumors that he was being considered for a position with the Board of Governors or FDIC. Includes clippings from San Francisco Examiner and Wall Street Journal and Clayton's reply.
Date:
1935/12/17,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1935, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_06_0013.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Member Banks of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Description:
Letter from Walton Moore regarding appointment of [John U.] Calkins, William Day, and Ira Clerk as officers for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; includes handwritten note from Giannini; enclosures noted by Giannini not included.
Date:
1936/03/03,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Member Banks of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_07_0003.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to L. [Lawrence] Clayton
Description:
Telegram from A. P. Giannini regarding Federal Reserve appointments; specifically mentions Giannini's opposition to consideration of [John U.] Calkins and [William A.] Day for president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank.
Date:
1936/03/04,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Telegram to L. [Lawrence] Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_07_0001.pdf
Authors:
Correspondence regarding Judge McCarthy
Date:
1936/03/xx,
Citation:
Eccles, Marriner S. (Marriner Stoddard), 1890-1977, Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and McIntyre, Marvin Hunter, 1878-1943, 1936, Correspondence regarding Judge McCarthy, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/003_04_0015.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten letter from A. P. Giannini seeking to have a Bank of America representative appointed to vacant directorship on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1936/04/04,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_07_0004.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Telegram from A. P. Giannini regarding Giannini's conversation with A.O. Stewart and court case in which Joint Stock Land Bank was involved; mentions effect of pending tax bill on bank holding companies; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1936/05/08,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_07_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Giannini
Description:
Letter from Lawrence Clayton requesting press clippings on the appointment of [A.O.] Stewart as class C director at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; includes Giannini's reply; enclosed clippings not included.
Date:
1936/07/11,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Mr. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_08_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Regarding suggestion to arrange for a speaker at American Bankers Association September convention to address bankers' concerns about reserve requirements. Includes a letter from "Pete" in the Los Angeles office of Bank of America and Mr. Clayton's reply.
Date:
1936/07/18,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_08_0002.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Letter from A.P. Giannini regarding Giannini's agreement to write a guest editorial for financial columnist [Merryle S.] Rukeyser.
Date:
1936/07/20,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_08_0003.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Cover letter from A.P. Giannini for rough draft of guest editorial Giannini wrote for [Merryle S.] Rukeyser; enclosure not included.
Date:
1936/07/20,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_08_0004.pdf
Authors:
[Draft of Guest Column by A.P. Giannini]
Description:
Draft of Giannini's guest column provided to Lawrence Clayton for feedback; discusses bank deposit funds and practices in personal lending.
Date:
1936/07/xx,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, [Draft of Guest Column by A.P. Giannini], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_08_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten notes from Giannini seeking reply from Clayton; discusses offer Giannini received to serve as governor of the Society for Stability in Money and Banking; enclosures not included.
Date:
1936/09/xx,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_08_0011.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten note seeking suggestions for topics for the American Bankers Association's Banking Studies Committee to explore; includes Clayton's reply. Also includes correspondence from Thomas Paton and Wood Netherland.
Date:
1936/10/xx,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence, Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and Goldenweiser, Emanuel A., 1936, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Suggesting Clayton and Eccles press for A.O. Stewart to be appointed to a leadership role in the California Democratic Party.
Date:
1936/11/02,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0002.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Responding to Clayton's letters of November 3 and November 11 regarding subjects for the ABA's committee on Banking Studies to explore and involvement of A.O. Stewart in California Democratic Party.
Date:
1936/11/16,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0004.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Regarding Giannini's suggestions for appointments to directorship at the Los Angeles Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and real estate mortgage lending by banks; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1936/11/24,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0007.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Regarding meeting between officials at Board of Governors and Mr. [Hugh] Clary, specifically regarding general voting permits; includes Clayton's reply. Also Includes excerpt from letter sent by Mr. [Hugh] Clary.
Date:
1936/11/28,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0008.pdf
Authors:
[Suggestions for Local FRB Appointments]
Description:
Suggesting possible candidates from Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino counties (California) for local appointments to Federal Reserve Board.
Date:
1936/11/xx,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, [Suggestions for Local FRB Appointments], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Cover letter for article by J. W. Ward in Los Angeles Daily News of December 17, 1936, titled "Giannini Urges U.S. Clearing House for Banks: Credit Risks, Land Values Its Scope." Includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1936/12/17,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1936, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0009.pdf
Authors:
Note to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Correspondence and handwritten notes regarding Giannini's request for Clayton or Eccles to intervene in negotiations between Amalgamated Sugar Corporation of Ogden, Utah, and several communities in the Snake River Valley; Includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1937/01/10,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1937, Note to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_09_0010.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Correspondence regarding attempts to arrange a dinner party during Clayton's visit to Miami Beach; mentions Giannini's plans to appear before the Board of Governors in relation to voting permit applications on behalf of Transamerica.
Date:
1937/03/19,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1937, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_10_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Regarding Giannini's plans to appear before the Board of Governors in relation to voting permit applications on behalf of Transamerica; mentions plans to divest Transamerica and intermediate holding companies of all bank stocks.
Date:
1937/04/07,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1937, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_10_0002.pdf
Authors:
Letter to A.P. Giannini
Description:
Regarding article in July 1, 1937, edition of the San Francisco Call-Bulletin about Bank of America's mid-year report. Clayton notes increase in loan figures. Article includes handwritten comments by Giannini.
Date:
1937/07/06,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1937, Letter to A.P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_10_0004.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Regarding an unspecified matter concerning Clayton's brother and Bancamerica-Blair Corporation. Includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1937/10/14,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1937, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_10_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Cover letter for news clippings from unidentified newspapers, titled "Edict Forbids Bank Strikes in Mexico" and "Bank of America Funds at Record." Publication names and dates for clippings is unknown.
Date:
1937/12/02,
Citation:
Associated Press and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1937, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_10_0006.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Acknowledging receipt of Clayton's letter regarding the Transamerica Corporation Annual Report.
Date:
1938/04/14,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_11_0005.pdf
Authors:
[Excerpts from Letter to Marshall R. Diggs]
Description:
Excerpts from a letter Giannini sent to Acting Comptroller of Currency Diggs following a report issued by a national bank examiner that was critical of Bank of America.
Date:
1938/05/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, [Excerpts from Letter to Marshall R. Diggs], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_05_0001.pdf
Authors:
Excerpts from Letter to [Marshall R.] Diggs
Description:
Excerpts from a letter Giannini sent to Acting Comptroller of Currency Diggs following a report issued by a national bank examiner that was critical of Bank of America; includes note of transmittal from Giannini to Eccles.
Date:
1938/05/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Excerpts from Letter to [Marshall R.] Diggs, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_01_0002.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Marriner S. Eccles
Description:
Confidential correspondence regarding a letter Giannini sent to Acting Comptroller of the Currency in response to criticisms raised during an examination of Bank of America; specifically discusses the bank's holdings of government bonds.
Date:
1938/05/26,
Citation:
Eccles, Marriner S. (Marriner Stoddard), 1890-1977 and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Marriner S. Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_01_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Thanking Clayton for his response to Giannini's letter to Acting Comptroller of the Currency Diggs.
Date:
1938/05/27,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_11_0003.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Leo T. Crowley
Description:
Regarding Crowley's deletion of a passage from a speech he delivered before the California Bankers Association; the passage was critical of branch banking.
Date:
1938/06/02,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Leo T. Crowley, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_01_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Marriner S. Eccles
Description:
Cover letter for copy of letter Giannini wrote to Leo Crowley, Chairman of the FDIC (not included). Giannini criticizes Crowley for deleting a passage from a speech given to the California Bankers Association. Includes note of transmittal from Giannini.
Date:
1938/06/03,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Marriner S. Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_01_0004.pdf
Authors:
Note from A.P. Giannini
Description:
Handwritten note sent with news clipping from the July 1, 1938, edition of the Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express. Includes Bank of America statement of condition published July 1 and Clayton's reply.
Date:
1938/07/05,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Note from A.P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_11_0006.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Marriner S. Eccles
Description:
Copy of telegram from Acting Comptroller of the Currency Diggs charging Bank of America with "unsafe and unsound" practices; includes excerpt from proceedings from bank's board meeting of September 13, 1938, and Giannini's reply to Diggs.
Date:
1938/09/15,
Citation:
Bank of America, Diggs, Marshall R. and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Marriner S. Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_01_0008.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten letter expressing frustration with Comptroller of the Currency's examination; Giannini suggests another unspecified San Francisco bank be examined and indicates its president was found guilty of fraud.
Date:
1938/09/17,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_11_0008.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten letter charging [Henry] Morgenthau and [Herman] Oliphant with leading a "dastardly conspiracy" against Bank of America and asking Clayton and Eccles to review documentation provided by Bank of America to draw their own conclusions.
Date:
1938/10/11,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_11_0010.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Clayton
Description:
Handwritten letters regarding resignation of Joseph M. Schenk from Bank of America's Board of Directors; Giannini alleges the resignation could be tied to Schenk's friendship with Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1938/10/13,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Mr. Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_11_0011.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Correspondence regarding response of Bank of America to criticisms levied by the Comptroller of the Currency, the Patman bill, and whether bank examinations should be handled by Comptroller's office or the Federal Reserve System.
Date:
1938/10/14,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_11_0012.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Henry Morgenthau, Jr.
Description:
Copy of letter Giannini sent to Morgenthau charging Treasury officials with conducting a "whisper campaign" to the detriment of Bank of America's reputation; includes note of transmittal from Clayton to members of the Board of Governors.
Date:
1938/11/10,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Letter to Henry Morgenthau, Jr., from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_12_0001.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Expressing frustration with the SEC charges against Transamerica and seeking referrals for a public relations firm to help the corporation in the case; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1938/12/11,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_12_0004.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Seeking Clayton's recommendation on legal counsel to represent Transamerica in its case with the SEC.
Date:
1938/12/27,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1938, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_12_0006.pdf
Authors:
[Copy of A.P. Giannini's Formal Statement]
Description:
Statement issued by Giannini in response to lawsuit filed by Rose Breakstone and other Transamerica stockholders, distributed to all branch managers by the Transamerica publicity department. Includes a copy of an A.P. article by Walter Warren.
Date:
1938/12/31,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and Transamerica Corporation, 1938, [Copy of A.P. Giannini's Formal Statement], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_13_0002.pdf
Authors:
[Statement of A.P. Giannini]
Description:
Statement for the press issued by Giannini regarding Securities and Exchange Commission hearings.
Date:
1939/02/14,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1939, [Statement of A.P. Giannini], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_13_0006.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Seeking Clayton's assistance in determining whether Senate Banking Study Committee will pursue an "exhaustive investigation of unit and branch banking;" includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1939/08/24,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1939, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_14_0006.pdf
Authors:
Note to Larry [Clayton]
Description:
Handwritten, confidential note advising Clayton of lunch meeting attended by John Grant, L.M. [Giannini], A.P. Giannini, and "Jimmy R." with Mrs. Roosevelt.
Date:
1939/10/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1939, Note to Larry [Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_14_0011.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Preston Delano
Description:
Regarding appraisals obtained for 123 Bank of America locations; Bank of America disputed the property values that were estimated by a bank examiner and sought an independent appraisal.
Date:
1939/11/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1939, Letter to Preston Delano, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_02_0013.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mariner [Marriner] S. Eccles
Description:
Cover letter for copy of Giannini's letter to Comptroller of Currency; enclosure not included.
Date:
1939/12/22,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1939, Letter to Mariner [Marriner] S. Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_02_0020.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Preston Delano
Description:
Acknowledging Delano's letter of December 12; Giannini refuses to distribute the letter to Bank of America's board and charges Delano with libel.
Date:
1939/12/22,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1939, Letter to Preston Delano, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_02_0021.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Personal letter expressing holiday greetings.
Date:
1939/12/29,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1939, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_14_0012.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Description:
Advising Federal Reserve district bank of Bank of America's desire to convert from a national to a state member bank; enclosures not included.
Date:
1940/01/23,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1940, Letter to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_08_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Clayton]
Description:
Handwritten letter regarding Giannini's desire to get a hearing before Federal Reserve Board in light of ongoing dispute with the Comptroller of Currency; includes telegram from Giannini and Clayton's replies.
Date:
1940/02/16,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1940, Letter to Larry [Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_15_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Clayton]
Description:
Handwritten letter suggesting Clayton speak with Marshall Diggs and John Rogge regarding Giannini's claims of unfair government actions against his business interests; mentions possible takeover of bank in September 1938 and SEC investigation.
Date:
1940/02/24,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1940, Letter to Larry [Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_15_0002.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Clayton]
Description:
Correspondence expressing the Gianninis' frustration with perceived unfair treatment from the Treasury Department and Comptroller of the Currency; discusses recent meetings in Washington, D.C.; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1940/03/24,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence, Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and Giannini, L. M., 1940, Letter to Larry [Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_15_0003.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Seeking to arrange meeting with Clayton and Eccles; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1940/04/10,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence? and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1940, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_15_0004.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Expressing thanks for Clayton's birthday wishes.
Date:
1940/05/10,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1940, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_15_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Marriner S. Eccles
Description:
Copy of Giannini's personal statement honoring New York banker Jim Perkins; includes copy of letter from Perkins' secretary Anna Shepard, requesting the statement for inclusion in a scrapbook. Includes Eccles' reply.
Date:
1940/12/02,
Citation:
Eccles, Marriner S. (Marriner Stoddard), 1890-1977 and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1940, Letter to Marriner S. Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_01_0016.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Marriner [Eccles]
Description:
Handwritten note from founder of Bank of America, regarding possible consolidation of the struggling Bank of California. Includes a typewritten transcript of the letter.
Date:
1941/11/29,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1941, Letter to Marriner [Eccles], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_01_0021.pdf
Authors:
Letter to C. B. Upham
Description:
Letters from Earl Kelly and Edward Heller of Bank of America to the Treasury Department regarding the bank's daily Defense Bonds sales through January 10, 1942. This copy was sent to Clayton by A.P. Giannini; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1942/01/20,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence? and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1942, Letter to C. B. Upham, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_17_0004.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Transamerica Corporation
Description:
Correspondence regarding Board of Governors' decision to reject application by banks controlled by Transamerica and the company's future expansion plans; includes responses from Transamerica disagreeing with Board's decision and other correspondence.
Date:
1942/02/14,
Citation:
Andrews, W. L., Carpenter, Samuel R., Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, McKee, John K. and Morrill, Chester, 1942, Letter to Transamerica Corporation, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_04_0007.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton]
Description:
Discussing Bank of America's contributions to the war effort; includes handwritten note from A.P. Giannini and records of war savings bond sales by Bank of America, dated August 26 and August 31, 1942.
Date:
1942/08/28,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1942, Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_02_0006.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Senator Pat McCarran
Description:
Copy of letter Crowley wrote to McCarran regarding denial of application by Bank of Nevada at Las Vegas for deposit insurance; mentions risk presented by overexpansion of credit and expansion of Bank of America; Giannini forwarded letter to Eccles.
Date:
1942/12/29,
Citation:
Crowley, Leo T. and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1942, Letter to Senator Pat McCarran, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_07_0023.pdf
Authors:
Letter to A. P. Giannini
Description:
Letter from Lloyd Brooke, former partner of First Trust and Savings Bank of Pasadena, complimenting bank operations since the bank was acquired by Transamerica Corporation; includes notes of transmittal and handwritten comments.
Date:
1942/12/30,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1942, Letter to A. P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_07_0006.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Marriner Eccles
Description:
Regarding conversion of Bank of America from a national to a state bank; mentions letter from the Board of Governors dated February 14, 1942 expressing opposition to Transamerica applications; Giannini charges the Board is discriminating against the bank.
Date:
1942/xx/xx,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1942, Letter to Marriner Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_07_0007.pdf
Authors:
Letter to A.P. Giannini
Description:
Letter from W. W. Hopper regarding rejection of application filed by First National Bank of Nevada for membership in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Includes replies from Nevada Senators Scrugham and McCarran.
Date:
1943/01/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, Hopper, W. W., McCarran, Pat, 1876-1954 and Scrugham, J. G., 1943, Letter to A.P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_17_0008.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton]
Description:
Confidential, handwritten letters expressing Giannini's frustration with the FDIC and calling for a "showdown" with the FDIC; Giannini writes a scathing critique, notably of FDIC Chairman Crowley. Includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1943/01/16,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0001.pdf
Authors:
Note of Transmittal to Marriner [Eccles]
Description:
Handwritten note sent with a letter (not included); Giannini does not indicate who wrote the letter but charges its author with participation in a conspiracy dating back to 1938 and mentions the author addressed the Colorado Bankers Association.
Date:
1943/01/17,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Note of Transmittal to Marriner [Eccles], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_07_0019.pdf
Authors:
Letter to A.P. Giannini
Description:
Copy of report distributed to shareholders at an annual meeting of the First National Bank of Nevada; Hopper was the bank's president; Giannini forwarded the letter to Eccles to review.
Date:
1943/01/26,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and Hopper, W. W., 1943, Letter to A.P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_04_0007.pdf
Authors:
War Savings Bond Sales for Monday, January 25, 1943, and Tuesday, January 26, 1943
Description:
Copy of latest war bond sales, presumably by Bank of America, forwarded to Eccles by A.P. Giannini; includes handwritten notations.
Date:
1943/01/26,
Citation:
Bank of America and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, War Savings Bond Sales for Monday, January 25, 1943, and Tuesday, January 26, 1943, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_07_0021.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton]
Description:
Handwritten cover letter sent with copy of Giannini's letter to Leo Crowley in response to a decision by the FDIC to deny an application filed by Bank of Nevada for FDIC membership.
Date:
1943/01/30,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0009.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton]
Description:
Handwritten letter regarding denial of application for FDIC membership filed by Bank of Nevada; notes letters from Nevada Senators McCarran and Scrugham.
Date:
1943/02/01,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0002.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Leo T. Crowley
Description:
Regarding Crowley's concerns about branch banking; specifically mentions eligibility of Bank of Nevada as Las Vegas and recent letters written by Crowley to Nevada Senators McCarran and Scrugham.
Date:
1943/02/01,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to Leo T. Crowley, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_04_0008.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Mr. Eccles.
Description:
Regarding FDIC application for the Bank of Nevada at Las Vegas; includes a letter from A. P. Giannini to Mr. Crowley.
Date:
1943/02/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to Mr. Eccles., from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/051_07_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton]
Description:
Handwritten letter regarding Giannini's efforts to appeal the FDIC's decision to deny membership to First National Bank of Nevada.
Date:
1943/02/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to Larry [Lawrence Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0003.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Arranging meeting on February 17, possibly for a conference with Eccles on the FDIC membership application issue.
Date:
1943/02/09,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0004.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Regarding a brief filed by Denicke against "Anglo Etals" [presumably Anglo California National Bank of San Francisco]; mentions "lenient treatment accorded with capital."
Date:
1943/02/14,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Telegram to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0005.pdf
Authors:
Letter to A.P. Giannini
Description:
Following up after conference in Washington between Giannini and Board of Governors; clipping referenced in Clayton's note not included; includes Giannini's reply.
Date:
1943/02/25,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to A.P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_02_0015.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Marriner S. Eccles
Description:
Copy of letter defending branch banking sent by Giannini to Senator Robert F. Wagner, Chairman of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee; includes handwritten note from Clayton on first page.
Date:
1943/04/27,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to Marriner S. Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_04_0009.pdf
Authors:
Telegram to Marriner Eccles
Description:
Telegram decrying Eccles' role in thwarting Bank of America's efforts to expand its operations to Oregon, California, and Nevada; charges Eccles was not holding other bank holding companies to same standards as promised during February conference.
Date:
1943/06/16,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Telegram to Marriner Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_02_0021.pdf
Authors:
Memorandum to Files
Description:
Copy of telegram from Giannini to Eccles dated June 16, 1943; expresses Giannini's displeasure with policies of Board of Governors in handling expansion of Bank of America and Transamerica; discusses February conference.
Date:
1943/06/18,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Memorandum to Files, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_08_0001.pdf
Authors:
Letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Description:
Discusses exclusion of Bank of America from a vote for a Class A Director, Charles Collins, and Giannini's displeasure with the Board's conduct pertaining to a decision to block Transamerica's involvement with Citizens National Bank of Los Angeles.
Date:
1943/12/11,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_02_0025.pdf
Authors:
Annual Report: 1942
Description:
Bank of America N.T. & S.A.'s annual report for 1942; report includes charts, graphs, and statement of condition through December 31, 1942; includes notes of transmittal.
Date:
1943/xx/xx,
Citation:
Bank of America and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Annual Report: 1942, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020_04_0006.pdf
Authors:
Note to Larry [Lawrence Clayton]
Description:
Handwritten note sent with confidential document Giannini wished to have Clayton distribute to other Federal Reserve personnel; enclosure not included.
Date:
1943/xx/xx,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1943, Note to Larry [Lawrence Clayton], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0007.pdf
Authors:
Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Expressing holiday greetings and sympathy following the injury of Clayton's son, Larry, in an airplane crash on the Italian front; includes Clayton's reply.
Date:
1944/05/29,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1944, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0010.pdf
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Letter to Lawrence Clayton
Description:
Cover letter sent with year-end statement of Condition for Bank of America N. T. & S. A.; includes Clayton's reply; enclosure not included.
Date:
1945/01/05,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1945, Letter to Lawrence Clayton, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0011.pdf
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Letter to Marriner S. Eccles
Description:
Cover letter from Francis Brown for copy of letter Bank of America Chairman A.P. Giannini sent to FDIC Chairman Leo Crowley, regarding the FDIC's rejection of the Bank of Nevada's application to become an insured bank.
Date:
1945/02/06,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1945, Letter to Marriner S. Eccles, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_02_0013.pdf
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Letter to A.P. Giannini
Description:
Congratulating Giannini on his 75th birthday and recent retirement and requesting autographed photo. Includes Giannini's reply; enclosure not included.
Date:
1945/05/11,
Citation:
Clayton, Lawrence and Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1945, Letter to A.P. Giannini, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/020a_18_0012.pdf
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Group No. 1 [Transamerica Correspondence]
Description:
Correspondence between January 15, 1942, and December 19, 1942, between personnel of the First Trust and Savings Bank, Transamerica Corporation, Bank of America, and the Federal Reserve System, as requested by Senator Tobey.
Date:
1948/03/29,
Citation:
Andrews, W. L., Eccles, Marriner S. (Marriner Stoddard), 1890-1977, Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, Morrill, Chester and West, R. B., 1948, Group No. 1 [Transamerica Correspondence], from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_05_0005.pdf
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Statement by A.P. Giannini, Chairman of the Board, Transamerica Corporation, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in San Francisco, April 28, 1949
Description:
Regarding the antitrust charges filed by the Board of Governors; copies were distributed to managers to store in their press information files.
Date:
1949/04/28,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949, 1949, Statement by A.P. Giannini, Chairman of the Board, Transamerica Corporation, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in San Francisco, April 28, 1949, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_06_0027.pdf
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Letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Description:
Requesting copies of documents relating to Bank of America from the period between February 15, 1932, and December 31, 1933, in particular materials pertaining to deliberations of whether or not the bank should open. Includes memo from Vardaman to Board.
Date:
1949/04/30,
Citation:
Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949 and Vardaman, James K. (James Kimble), 1894-1972, 1949, Letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, from The Marriner S. Eccles Document Collection, accessed May 21, 2013 from FRASER, http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/docs/historical/eccles/019_06_0028.pdf
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