The American National Bank was organized in Helena in 1890. The original officers were Thomas C. Power, president; H. J. Seligman, vice president; and A. C. Johnson, cashier. By 1901 Johnson had moved up to the vice presidency and N. J. Gould was the cashier. These officers remained until T. C. Power retired from active management of the company in 1918. A. C. Johnson became the president, with T. C. Power's son Charles B. Power becoming the vice president. On May 1, 1931, the American National Bank merged with the National Bank of Montana, and the Montana Trust and Savings Bank to form the First National Bank and Trust Company.
Records of American National Bank of Helena, Montana, include general ledgers (1890-1892, 1914-1931), a collection register 1927-1931), a register of drafts drawn (1929-1931), and a register of certified checks, time certificates, etc. (1929-1931). In addition there is "statement at close of business. (1903), which is illustrated by a Charles M. Russell color print of an Indian wrapped in a blanket.
This collection is arranged into one series: Financial Records (1890-1892, 1914-1931). This series is arranged alphabetically and chronologically. Entire collection housed in Manuscript Volumes.
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Processed in 2009.
First National Bank and Trust Company records, 1931-1959 (MC 355).
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