[Nevada banking Collection]. [1880-190-?]

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[Nevada banking Collection]. [1880-190-?]

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Collection contains information on the history of banking, primarily in Worcester, Nevada and a history of the Worcester bank. Included in this history are pamphlets and promotional publications on early Nevada banks, contemporary newspaper clippings and correspondence about Butch Cassidy and common banking correspondence. Of interest is a copy of a proclamation and report by the governor of the Territory of Nevada about an international mineral exhibition dated 1863.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7600996

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

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Worcester Bank

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The Worcester Bank was organized in 1804 when 183 subscribers pledged $150,000 for shares in the company. The bank received its charter from the state in March 1804, and Daniel Waldo (1724-1808) was chosen the first president. Land was purchased on Main Street and a brick building was constructed. Daniel Waldo, Jr. (1763-1845) was elected the second president and the new bank was opened in October 1804. In 1812 the bank's charter was renewed by the state and its capital was increased to $200,000...

Cassidy, Butch, 1866 or 7-

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