HTM_WCMss203.xml Guide to The First National Bank of Walla Walla Records 1885-1926 The First National Bank of Walla Walla Records Whitman College and Northwest Archives 2011
345 Boyer Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362 Archives@whitman.edu https://library.whitman.edu/archives/
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-03-31. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. 2019 Finding aid revised. English Whitman College and Northwest Archives
345 Boyer Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362 Archives@whitman.edu https://library.whitman.edu/archives/
The First National Bank of Walla Walla Records First National Bank of Walla Walla WCMss.203 2.7 linear feet 2 manuscript boxes, 1 flat box 1885-1926 The First National Bank of Walla Walla Records contains materials related to The First National Bank of Walla Walla which was established by Levi Ankeny in 1878. These records contain correspondence, journals, and financial records. These records, which date from 1885 through 1926, also contain tax claims and forms, and two booklets titled, "Walla Walla and Banking," and "A Pioneer's Vision," which describes the history and development of the bank.

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The First National Bank of Walla Walla was founded in 1878 by Levi Ankeny. Ankeny was born in St. Joseph, Missouri and migrated to Oregon at the age of six. He conducted business throughout the Pacific Northwest and ultimately settled in Walla Walla to pursue banking. Before the purchase and charter for National Bank status, the bank was known as the Reynolds Banking House. The Reynolds Banking House was formed by the partnership of Almos H. Reynolds and Dr. J.H. Day.

The First National Bank of Walla Walla Records consist of correspondence, journals, and financial records. These records, which date from 1885 through 1926, also contains tax claims and forms, a cancelled check, and two booklets titled "Walla Walla and Banking" and "A Pioneer's Vision," which describes the history and development of the bank.

 Walla Walla (Wash.) Banks and banking