Humboldt Bank Ledgers, 1869-1902

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Summary

Creators:
Humboldt Bank and Humboldt Savings and Loan
Abstract:
The Humboldt Bank, was organized in 1869. The collection consists of three ledgers, two signature books (1883-1902) and one deposit book (1869-1872).
Extent:
3 Linear Feet 3 flat boxes
Language:
English and Collection materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Humboldt Bank Ledgers (SFH 622), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of three ledgers. Two signature books (1883-1902) includes names, addresses and account numbers. One deposit book (1869-1872) includes account holders names, account numbers, deposits and withdrawls, and dividends. The deposit book dates to the banks inception.

Biographical / historical:

The Humboldt Bank, organized in 1869, was one of the oldest Savings Banks in California. It was originally located at No. 4 Kearny Street, when, having purchased a site and erected a three-story building, it removed to 16-18 Geary Street. In 1905 the property was sold and the site at 785 Market Street, near Fourth, was purchased. The Beaux Arts building was completed in 1908 by architect Frederick H. Meyer.

Humboldt Bank merged with Umpqua Bank in 2004 with Umpqua Bank being the surviving bank.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Ken Sproul in 2007.
Arrangement:

Ledgers are arranged in chronological order.

Physical location:
Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research and available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours. This collection must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Humboldt Bank Ledgers (SFH 622), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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