Wells, Fargo & Company records, 1855-1961

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wells, Fargo & Company
Title
Wells, Fargo & Company records
Dates
1855-1961 (inclusive)
1859-1915 (bulk)
Quantity
.74 cubic feet, (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
Mss 1583
Summary
Collection includes receipts, policies, certificates, forms, and ephemera, including shipping receipt books, collection receipt books, wanted posters and checks.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection consists of Wells, Fargo & Company records dating from 1855 to 1961. Materials include miscellaneous receipts, policies, certificates, forms, and ephemera, including shipping receipt books, 9 volumes, collection receipt books, 2 volumes, and wanted posters and checks.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Wells, Fargo & Company records, Mss 1583, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Certificate of exchange, 1876, gift of E. T. Johnson, April 1976.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Banks and banking--West (U.S.)
  • Express service--West (U.S.)
  • Stagecoach lines--West (U.S.)

Corporate Names

  • Wells, Fargo & Company

Form or Genre Terms

  • administrative records
  • certificates
  • financial records