Record of organizations of state banks under Banking Act of 1887, 1888-1913.

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Record of organizations of state banks under Banking Act of 1887, 1888-1913.

Record contains document copies required to be filed with Auditor by banks organized under Banking Act of 1887. Documents filed for each bank include application to organize; permit to organize granted by Auditor; affidavit stating that stockholders met to elect officers and directors; and directors oaths required by state banking act. Also included are bank name; location; city population; capital stock shares value and quantity; years permit issued for; president, vice-president, cashier and directors names and residences; and dates filed with Auditor.

ledgers 3 volumes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7378042

Illinois State Archive

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