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First National Bank of Kalispell Records, 1891-1903

Overview of the Collection

Creator
First National Bank of Kalispell.
Title
First National Bank of Kalispell Records
Dates
1891-1903 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.5 linear feet of shelf space
Collection Number
MC 231
Summary
The records of the First National Bank of Kalispell, Montana, include incoming correspondence (1892-1903); a letterpress volume of outgoing correspondence (1897-1898); court papers (1891-1903); financial records (1894-1901); and miscellany. There are also small subgroups for the City of Kalispell; the Fred Langerman liquor business; the Northwestern Bank of Demersville; James F. Vogt, assignee of A.B. Johnston, General Merchandise; W.C. Whipps and Company; and W.C. Whipps, Personal.
Repository
Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov
Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The First National Bank of Kalispell (Mont.) was chartered on June 19, 1891. Anticipating the establishment of the city of Kalispell, William C. Whipps had opened the Northwestern Bank in nearby Demersville in 1891 to be ready to open a bank as soon as the new townsite was platted. The original officers of the First National Bank were Aaron Hirshfield, president; G.H. Adams, vice president; W. C. Whipps, cashier; and George M. Huffaker, assistant cashier. Hirshfield was succeeded as president by Adams in 1895, and in 1896 by D.R. Peeler. In 1898 Whipps resigned as cashier and was replaced by assistant cashier R.E. Webster. In addition to their involvement with the First National Bank, several officers were active in the City of Kalispell government. W.C. Whipps served as mayor, and cashiers George M. Huffaker and R.E. Webster served as city treasurer. In 1895 the bank was briefly involved in the liquidation of the Libby mercantile business of A.B. Johnston. Originally founded by C.F.W. Hall, the store was taken over in May 1894 by A.B. Johnston. In late 1894 he assigned his assets to the First National Bank which in turn assigned them to James F. Vogt.

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Content Description

Records include incoming correspondence (1892-1903) from other banks, local businesses, and area residents; a letterpress volume of outgoing correspondence (1897-1898); court papers (1891-1903); financial records (1894-1901) consisting of an individual cash book, a cash blotter, cancelled checks, collections, and remittances; and miscellany. There are also small subgroups for the City of Kalispell; the Fred Langerman liquor business; the Northwestern Bank of Demersville; James F. Vogt, assignee of A.B. Johnston, General Merchandise; W.C. Whipps and Company; and W.C. Whipps, Personal.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

by series

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information:

available upon request

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection

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Subject Terms

  • Banks and banking
  • General stores
  • Retail trade

Geographical Names

  • Demersville (Mont.)--Commerce
  • Kalispell (Mont.)--Commerce
  • Libby (Mont.)--Commerce


2004

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