Learn about the huge amount of public information produced by the Federal Reserve System as part of the work it does.

Hosted by the St. Louis Fed's Research Division, Beyond the Numbers is a free conference intended to address the challenges of economic information and bring together experts to share their experiences at the frontier of economic data. Presentation submissions for this year's event are open through June 6, 2025.

FRASER's collection of more than 10,000 speeches of Federal Reserve officials, 1913-present, provides insights into the policy perspectives of Federal Reserve Board governors, Chairs, and Reserve Bank presidents.

The Federal Reserve Act, signed into law on December 23, 1913, created the Federal Reserve System. This collection highlights FRASER's holdings of documents relating to the Act as originally passed and the discussions leading to its enactment.

Celebrate 20 years of economic history with this blog post highlighting some of the treasures added to the collection since FRASER's founding in 2004.

From Rolla Wells in 1914 to Alberto G. Musalem in 2024, view the history and primary source documents of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis presidents in this detailed timeline.

Discover historical and contemporary data resources from 1789-2024: From Alexander Hamilton's Treasury reports on foreign and domestic debt to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Federal Reserve System employs many research economists who publish on a wide variety of topics. Although the earliest research materials date back to 1914, the bulk of economic research produced by the Federal Reserve began in the early 1970s.

The Federal Reserve Statistical Releases provide data that reflect an assessment of the economy at that point in time, covering topics such as the U.S. economy, the banking industry, and Federal Reserve operations. FRASER’s growing collection spans 1914-present and currently holds more than 50,000 items.

A new theme brings together materials on the Federal Reserve's role in cash, check, and electronic payments in the U.S. economy.

Hosted by the St. Louis Fed's Research Division, Beyond the Numbers is a free conference intended to address the challenges of economic information and bring together experts to share their experiences at the frontier of economic data. Registration for this year's conference, November 6-8, is now open.

The award-winning high school classroom lesson "Barbie^® in the Labor Force" uses FRASER to teach historical trends in women's labor force participation. Browse this and dozens more resources for teachers and learners in our Education collection.

The FDIC was established in June 1933 with the aim to restore public confidence and maintain stability in the nation's financial system. Browse FRASER's expanding collection of FDIC publications, speeches, and historical documents.

The Women's Bureau was established in 1918 as a temporary wartime division to support the working women of World War I. The value of this program was realized and the Women's Bureau was permanently established on June 5, 1920.

In 1919, the Department of Labor created a division to study the labor experiences and economic contributions of Black Americans within the social framework of the period before and during World War I. Browse the groundbreaking research publications, 1919-1922.

This collection provides access to source materials cited by Dr. Allan H. Meltzer in A History of the Federal Reserve, Volumes 1 and 2. Contents include previously unpublished materials in the form of memoranda and meeting transcripts, as well as journal articles, congressional hearings, working papers, and books.

Browse a century of banking developments, state-level reports on banks and banking, and much more in this fascinating trade publication.

The Marriner S. Eccles Papers highlight Eccles' role in forming national and international monetary and fiscal systems during the 1930s and 1940s, including many programs of the New Deal and the Banking Act of 1935.

Enhance your knowledge of the economic problems of the Great Depression with FRASER’s classroom lesson Measuring the Great Depression.

FRASER’s collection of Rand McNally Bankers’ Directories spans nearly eight decades and features lists of banks and bankers, compilations of banking laws, maps of states and territories, and historical advertisements. 

FRASER currently holds 50 Archival Collections. Topics cover the history of the Federal Reserve, economic policy, and economic data. Many of these collections are possible through partnerships with institutions such as the Library of Congress, NARA, Brookings Institution, and Federal Reserve Banks.

Explore the public statements of Ben S. Bernanke, who served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 2002 to 2005, and as chairman from 2006 to 2014.

The first woman to become a member of the Board of Governors, Teeters served from September 18, 1978 until June 27, 1984. Topics covered include amendments to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the role of banks in the international financial system.

This Series, first published in 1874 using data from the 1870 census, presents statistics using lithographed maps and charts. Published by the United States Census Bureau, these resources provide visual representation of data such as finance, commerce, occupations, and education.

School will be in session soon! Delve into FRASER's collection of classroom lessons and learn more about topics such as Abraham Lincoln and the $5 Note, Hamilton's National Bank, and The Free Silver Movement and Inflation.

Explore the diaries, scrapbooks, speeches, and correspondence of Charles S. Hamlin, the first chair of the Federal Reserve Board, a position he held from August 10, 1914 until August 9, 1916.

The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor turns 102 this month. Delve into detailed research and insight into the accomplishments, struggles, and experiences of working women from 1919-1983 with this series.

A Century of Progress Exposition, also know as the Chicago World’s Fair, launched May 27, 1933. In honor of this event, the Department of Labor exhibited “Labor Through the Century, 1833-1933.” The exhibit featured 40 images designed to portray the history of American labor, its progress and its problems, since 1833.

At the time of its inception in 1839, the Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review provided readers with easily accessible economic news. Explore FRASER's collection for a valuable look into the commercial history of the United States from 1839-1870.

Celebrate Women's History Month with FRASER's selection of historical resources that document the impact and changing roles of women in the American economy and workforce.