NORTHWEST BANCORPORATION:

An Inventory of the Records of Its Member Banks at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

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Creator: Northwest Bancorporation, creator.
Title:Records of member banks.
Dates:1875-1985 (bulk 1901-1985).
Abstract:Financial and other records of a Minneapolis-based bank holding company and its member banks, particularly its flagship bank, the Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis.
Quantity:55.9 cubic feet (43 boxes).
Location:See Detailed Description section for shelf locations.

Expand/CollapseHISTORICAL NOTE

Northwest Bancorporation ("Banco"), a Minneapolis-based bank holding company, was organized in 1929 by executives of the Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis. Conceived as a "group banking" organization, each member bank exchanged its stock for stock in the holding company. Each bank retained its unit structure and continued to operate on a local basis, with its own board of directors. The holding company was expected to provide specialized services that the member banks usually could not provide for themselves, and would sell stock to the public, with the proceeds used to protect member banks from adverse economic conditions.

Original member banks included Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis; First National Bank and Trust Company of Fargo, North Dakota; and the First National Bank of Mason City, Iowa. By early 1930 there were 105 affiliated banks located in 84 towns and cities in eight states. In 1983 Northwest Bancorporation included 86 commercial banks in seven states: Minnesota, Montana, Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Banco had other subsidiaries engaged in leasing, mortgage banking, insurance, trust management, commercial financing, agricultural lending, and international banking. It also owned Northwest Growth Fund, Inc., a small business investment company.

Northwest Bancorporation's flagship bank, Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, was founded in 1872. The Minnesota Loan and Trust Company was organized in Minneapolis in 1883, became affiliated with the Northwestern National Bank in 1909, and was formally merged into Northwestern National Bank in 1934. Northwest Bancorporation became Norwest Corporation in 1983. In 1998 a merger between Norwest, then the nation's 12th-largest bank holding company, and Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, was in progress.


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Expand/CollapseSCOPE AND CONTENTS

Includes minute books, stock ledgers, journals and cash books, bank histories, subject files, biographies, financial information, newspaper clippings, promotion and exhibits scrapbooks, press releases, advertising material, and photographs.

The bulk of the material relates to the Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis. There is information about company history and anniversaries, branch offices, officers and employees, a Northwestern women employees' organization, the bank's trust department, community and other events and promotions, and advertising and publicity. There are photographs of and other information about Northwestern's 1930 headquarters building in downtown Minneapolis.

There is information about other affiliated/member banks, the Minnesota Loan and Trust Company, the Minneapolis Clearing House Association, and several non-bank companies.


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Expand/CollapseARRANGEMENT

These records are organized into the following sections:

Northwest Bancorporation: Boxes 1-2
Member Banks: Boxes 3-6
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis: Boxes 7-28, 43
Minnesota Loan and Trust Company: Boxes 29-34
Minneapolis Clearing House Association: Box 35
Miscellaneous Records: Boxes 36-40
Sound and Visual Materials: Boxes 41-42


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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Northwest Bancorporation Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession numbers: 13,874; 15,338; 16,695

Processing Information:

Processed by: Bonnie Palmquist, October 1987.

Additions by: David B. Peterson, September 1998; Jennifer Huebscher, June 2011; David B. Peterson, September 2012.

Catalog ID number: 990017349510104294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Expand/CollapseNORTHWEST BANCORPORATION

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152.H.18.3B1History, 1929-1979.
Common stock index, 1966. 2 volumes.
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152.H.18.4F2Northwest Agriculture Credit Company, 1965-1974.
Banco Incorporated, 1983.
Banco Financial Corporation, 1974-1979.
Northwestern Arizona Trust Company, 1982.
Northwestern Union Trust (Montana), 1978.
1st Northwestern Trust, South Dakota.
Northwest Computer Services, Inc., 1968-1982.
Banco Credit Life Insurance Company, 1984.
South Side Insurance Agency, Inc., 1985.
Union Investment Company, 1985.
Lease Northwest, Inc., 1972-1973, 1981. 3 folders
Banco Mortgage Company, 1973-1984. 3 folders
Banc Northwest, 1972-1975.
Northwest Growth Fund: Annual Reports, 1962-1980. 2 folders

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Expand/CollapseMEMBER BANKS

Files include some historical material, newspaper clippings, and photographs.


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152.H.18.5B3Aberdeen, N.A. First National Bank, 1931-1958.
Aberdeen/Brilton, 1930-1947.
Aberdeen/Groton, 1930-1952.
Aberdeen/Hecla.
Aberdeen/Milbank, 1929-1945.
Aberdeen/Mobridge, 1930-1956.
Aberdeen/Redfield, 1930-1940.
Albert Lea, N.A. First Northwestern Bank, 1930-1949.
Anagonda, Butler (Montana), N.A. First National Bank, 1929-1958.
Austin. Northwestern State Bank, 1940-1962.
Bettendorf (Iowa). Bettendorf Bank & Trust Company.
Billings, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1930-1982.
Bismarck, N.A. Dakota Northwestern Bank, 1929-1956.
Bloomington, N.A. Northwestern National Bank Southwest, 1953-1982.
Cedar Falls (Iowa), N.A. First National Bank, 1982.
Dawson. Northwestern State Bank, 1931-1979.
Dennison (Iowa), N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1931-1977.
Des Moines (Iowa), N.A. Iowa-Des Moines National Bank, 1929-1983.
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152.H.18.5B3Dillion (Montana), N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1931-1953.
Dodge Center. Northwestern State Bank, 1940-1959.
Duluth, N.A. First National Bank, 1929-1963.
Ely, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1968-1982.
Eveleth, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1958-1959.
Faribault, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1950.
Fargo (North Dakota), N.A. First National Bank, 1926-1963.
Fergus Falls, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1931-1984.
Fort Dodge (Iowa), N.A. First National Bank, 1982.
Grafton (North Dakota), N.A. First National Bank, 1939-1949.
Grand Island (Nebraska), 1984.
Grand Rapids. First Northwestern National Bank, 1955-1973.
Great Falls (Montana), N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1940-1982.
Hastings (Minnesota), N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1925-1982.
Hastings (Nebraska), N.A. First National Bank, 1938-1968.
Helena (Montana). Northwestern Bank, 1932-1985.
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152.H.18.6F4Hillsboro (North Dakota). Northwestern State Bank, 1930-1975.
Hopkins (Metrowest), N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1919-1980.
Hoyt Lakes. First National Bank, 1958.
Jamestown (North Dakota), N.A. First National Bank, 1929-1974.
Jordan. Northwestern State Bank, 1940-1978.
Keokuk (Iowa). Security State Bank.
Kalispell (Montana), N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1936-1960.
La Crosse (Wisconsin), N.A. First National Bank, 1929-1985.
Lewiston (Montana). Northwestern Bank, 1940-1980.
Litchfield, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1930-1952.
Luverne. Northwestern State Bank, 1937-1982.
Mandan (North Dakota), N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1927-1963.
Mankato, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1983.
Maple Grove (Osseo). Northwestern State Bank, 1929-1962.
Marion (Iowa), N.A. First National Bank, 1984.
Marshall. First Northwestern National Bank, 1931-1983.
Mason City (Iowa), N.A. First National Bank, 1940-1959.
Minneapolis, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1964-1983. 10 folders
Includes historical material, History of Northwestern National Bank, by Dr. A. Lund, Social Policy Task Force, printed material, International. Banking (Newsletter, 1964-1966).
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152.H.18.7B5Minneapolis, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1977-1985.
Includes International Banking, John Moorhead obituary, 1985, Report to Our Neighbors.
Minneapolis/Lincoln, 1952-1971.
Minneapolis/Nicollet-Lake, 1958-1983.
Minneapolis/Olson Highway.
Minneapolis/Calhoun-Isles, N.A. Fifth Northwestern National Bank, 1927-1962.
Minneapolis/Metrosouth. Northwestern National Bank South, 1912-1970.
Minneapolis/Camden. Camden Northwestern State Bank, 1929-1981.
Minneapolis/Central. Central Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1978. (Midland National Bank)
Minneapolis/Old St. Anthony, N.A. Third Northwestern National Bank, 1926-1975.
Minneapolis/University-Midway, N.A. Second Northwestern National Bank, 1922-1970.
Minot (North Dakota), N.A. First National Bank, 1937-1973.
Montevideo. Northwestern State Bank, 1930-1960.
Northfield. Northwestern State Bank, 1929-1940.
Norfolk (Nebraska). Northwestern National Bank, 1938-1969.
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152.H.18.7B5Omaha, N.A. The United States National Bank, 1938-1983.
Omaha South, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1938-1970.
Omaha West. Center Bank, 1977-1985.
Ottumwa (Iowa), N.A. First National Bank, [ca.1983].
Owatonna, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1982.
Rapid City (South Dakota):
Black Hills (Rapid City, South Dakota), N.A. First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1931-1973.
Black Hills/Belle Fourche. First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1940-1959.
Black Hills/Deadwood (South Dakota). First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1940-1951.
Black Hills/Hot Springs. First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1934-1940.
Black Hills/Lead. First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1935-1940.
Black Hills/Newell. First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1940.
Black Hills/Spearfish. First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1935-1961.
Black Hills/Sturgis. First National Bank of the Black Hills, 1938-1962.
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152.H.18.8F6Red Wing, N.A. First National Bank, 1936-[ca.1973].
Redwood Falls, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1956-1983.
Rochester, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1948-1962.
St. Cloud. Northwestern Bank & Trust Company, 1947-1960.
St. Paul (East). Northwestern State Bank, 1930-1971.
St. Paul, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1930-1985.
South St. Paul, N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1957.
Sauk Rapids. Northwestern State Bank, 1935-1959.
Silver Bay. First Northwestern State Bank.
Sioux City (Iowa), N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1978.
Sioux Falls (South Dakota), N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1983.
Sioux Falls/Brookings. Northwest Security National Bank, 1930-1940.
Sioux Falls/Chamberlain, 1930-1983.
Sioux Falls/Dell Rapids, 1930-1934.
Sioux Falls/Gregory, 1930-1984.
Sioux Falls/Huron, 1929-1983.
Sioux Falls/Madison, 1940-1957.
Slayton. Northwestern State Bank, 1930-1960.
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152.H.18.8F6Stillwater. Northwestern State Bank, 1974-1977.
Thief River Falls, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1930-1960.
Tracy. Northwestern State Bank, 1931-1982.
Two Harbors, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1952.
Valley City (North Dakota), N.A. Northwestern National Bank, 1929-1974.
Virginia. Northwestern State Bank, 1937-1974.
Wahpeton (North Dakota), N.A. First National Bank, 1940-1961.
Watertown (South Dakota), N.A. First National Bank, 1930-1984.
Winona, N.A. First Northwestern National Bank, 1927-1964.
Worthington. State Bank of Worthington, 1984.

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Expand/CollapseNORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS

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152.H.18.9B7History (miscellaneous), 1930, 1947.
Two printed histories and an expansion folder.
Canceled checks, 1900-1901.
Christmas Club, 1923, 1938-1940. 2 folders
Fiftieth anniversary, 1922. 2 folders
Lake Street office, [ca.1922].
Lincoln Office:
China notes, 1921-1931.
Minneapolis Clearing House Commission examiners reports, 1919-1922.
Treasury examiner's report, 1918-1922.
Capital stock plans, 1918-1923.
Miscellaneous, 1920-1924.
Mercantile State Bank. Minutes, February 19, 1926.
Minneapolis Foundation, 1919-1937. 2 folders
Minnesota Company, 1928-1929.
Miscellaneous, 1875-1902.
North American Bank, 1922-1936.
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152.H.18.9B7Office Associates Club, 1924-1931. 2 folders
Club of Minnesota Loan & Trust Company.
Publicity, 1928-1931.
Dismantled scrapbook.
Publicity, 1926-1935.
Safe Deposit campaign, 1930, 1935. 2 folders
Stockholders, 1925-1929.
Third Mid-Continent Conference, 1927.
American Bankers Association.
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152.H.18.10F875th anniversary, 1949.
Busy Years, Edward Decker.
Charge card materials, [ca.1960].
Communication programs, 1976-1978. 3 folders
Employee relations, 1976-1977.
Former directors, officers, and employees, 1948-1953.
Historical materials. 4 folders
Job responsibilities.
Questions and Answers program, 1975-1977.
South African policy, 1978.
Surveys, 1970s. 4 folders
Indicators, 1977-1979.
Outlooks, 1977-1978.
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152.H.19.1B9Biographies of officers and directors:
Contain sketches and portraits.
Anderson, G. W.
Bean, W. J.
Benson, Harry C., Jr.
Clausen, R.
Dokken, Anthony O.
Gisvold, L. P.
Johnson, Ray F.
Johnson, W. O.
Ankeny, D. H.
Bell, Charles H.
Bell, J. F.
Case, B. J.
Chaney, C. R.
Clifford, G. B., Jr.
Egermayer, Albert G.
Daniels, John H.
Daniels, T. L.
Dayton, D. C.
Decker, Edward W.
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152.H.19.1B9Duffy, S. P.
Engels, Robert H.
Faegre, J. B.
Faegre, Robert.
Gamble, B. C.
Gerot, Paul S.
Hammer, Harold H.
Heffelfinger, F. P.
Heffelfinger, F. T.
Hanry, David H.
Hill, Clarence E.
Hollern, John M.
King, Allen S.
Kraemer, Paul W.
Leslie, F. P.
Lowry, G.
McCarthy, Donald W.
MacMillan, Cargill.
Pack, R. F.
Pillsbury, George S.
Schwartz, Bruce G.
Seed, Fred M.
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152.H.19.1B9Skoglund, Howell P. E.
Wilson, O. Meredith.
Wurtele, V.
Wilson, Alfred M.
Watson, James A.
Thomson, J. C.
Tearse, H. H.
Strong, L. S.
Sweatt, W. R.
Sweatt, H. W.
Summer, James A.
Rogers, S. H.
Ringland, J. F.
Pillsbury, J. S.
Biographical Notes of Officers and Directors of the Northwestern National Bank, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1 volume.
In Memoriam, John E. Bell, 1909. 1 volume.
Memorial to Joseph Ford Ringland, 1957. 1 volume.
Over their Own Signatures, July 1922.
Minneapolis edition.
Miscellaneous photographs, negatives, and historical material. 1 envelope.
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152.H.19.2F10Building leases, 1930-1962.
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152.H.19.3B11Banco Operations Seminar, 1961. 3 volumes.
Banco forms, 1970.
Employees communications programs, 1941.
Portfolio Analysis Program, [ca.1970].
Central proof, 1968.
Guidebook to services and salesmanship, 1964.
Systems Department, 1962.
Instant interest guide, 1969.
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144.D.1.7B12Operating statements, 1960-1962.
Trust Auditing Committee. Minutes, 1937-1966.
Record of wills drawn, 1926-1940, 1954-1960. 2 volumes.
Function of Trust Department, [1960s].
Trust Department. Stockholders and dividends, 1941, 1943.
Trust Department. Audit report, 1938.
Businessmen's survey, 1960.
Trustee account, 1965.
Automated trust systems, 1966.
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152.H.19.4F13Montana-Dakota Utilities Company.
Common stock index, 1966-1967. 2 volumes.
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152.H.19.5B14Events, promotions, and exhibits, 1965-1975.
Rockwell exhibit, opening of the West, Our American Heritage, Aquatennial, Salute to Norway, etc.
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152.H.19.6F15Events, promotions, and exhibits, 1975-1978.
Creative Sweden, Cameron Booth exhibit, Zestful Generation, etc.
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152.H.19.7B16Events, promotions, and exhibits, 1979.
Banco 50th anniversaries, Canadian ambassador's luncheon, Afro-American Heritage Month, Susan B. Anthony event, Gerald Spiess "Yankee Girl," etc.
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144.D.1.8F17Press releases, 1969-1980, 1982.
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142.C.9.518Advertising Department. Scrapbooks, 1914-1924, 1923.
Bond advertising, 1919-1925. 2 volumes.
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142.C.9.619Scrapbooks (Advertising Department):
1930-1932.
1947. 1 envelope.
1950.
1952.
1953-1954.
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142.C.9.720Scrapbooks (Advertising Department), 1955-1959.
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142.C.9.821Scrapbooks (Advertising Department), 1960-1962.
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142.C.10.122Scrapbooks (Advertising Department):
1963-1970, 1979-1982. 2 volumes.
Grand jury investigation, 1963.
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152.H.19.8F23Scrapbooks (publicity), 1940-1946. 6 volumes.
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142.C.10.224Scrapbooks (publicity):
1963, 1964, 1975-1976, 1977, 1978. 5 volumes.
1973. 1 envelope.
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144.D.2.1B25Newspaper clippings, 1979-1980, March-November 1980. 3 volumes and 1 folder.
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144.D.2.2F26Newspaper clippings:
1981. 3 volumes.
Jan.-Feb. 1982. 1 volume.
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144.D.2.3B27Newspaper clippings, March-Dec. 1982. 4 volumes.
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144.D.2.4F28Scrapbooks (exhibits): Buchminster Fuller (1973), Children's World, Luxembourg Fair, Salute to Minneapolis (1974), Right to Vote (1976), Those Photographs (1977).
Centennial Committee. Minutes, finances, and reports, 1971-1973.
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123.J.4.7B-143Guest book, 1940-1966.
Guest register for the officers' dining room of the Northwestern National Bank and Trust Company, containing names of officers of member banks and other guests.

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Expand/CollapseMINNESOTA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY

LocationBox
144.D.2.5B29Minutes, 1883-1904.
Stock transfer ledger: A-L, [1920s].
Stock transfer ledger, 1921-1932.
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144.D.2.6F30Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company. Stock ledgers, 1912-1930. 4 volumes.
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144.D.2.7B31Baker Properties. Stock ledgers, 1928-1929. 2 volumes.
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144.D.2.8F32Washburn-Crosby Company. Stock ledger, 1923-1928.
Gamble-Skogmo, Inc. Stock ledger, 1928-1930.
Gold Stabeck issue ledger, 1922-1939.
McKinnon's customer accounts ledger, 1930-1933.
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144.D.3.1B33Frontenac Trust shares, 1931-1933.
Northwestern Knitting Company. Stock ledger, 1913-1924.
Stock transfer ledger (various companies), 1923-1932.
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144.D.3.2F34Scrapbooks, 1914-1931. 6 volumes.

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Expand/CollapseMINNEAPOLIS CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION

The Minneapolis Clearing House Association was formed in 1880. It acted as a clearinghouse for checks, employed a staff of examiners to audit member banks, and tried to regulate banking practices.


LocationBox
152.H.19.9B35Constitution and bylaws, 1898.
Joint Cleaning House signed agreements, 1916.
Minutes:
1880-1971. 5 volumes.
1958-1965.
Rules and regulations manual, 1957.
Clearing House Committee minute books, 1906-1934. 2 volumes.

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Expand/CollapseMISCELLANEOUS RECORDS

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144.D.3.3B36Sheldon-Mather Timber Company (Madison Lake, Minn.):
Minutes, 1933-1940.
Ledger, 1906-1943.
Stock certificates, 1906-1920.
Sheldon Brothers Company (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Minutes, 1916-1941.
Ledger, 1921-1927.
Journal, 1927-1946.
Stock certificates, 1917-1924.
Holland Piano Manufacturing Company (Menominee, Wis.). Plant appraisal, 1919.
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144.D.3.4F37Northern Farms Company (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Minute book, 1925-1944.
Includes articles of incorporation.
Ledger, 1927-1945.
Land book, [1940s].
Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota Elevator. Letterbook, 1884-1892.
Hew, Inc. (Florida). Stock certificates, 1930-1948.
Union Realty Company (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Treasurer's minute books, 1901-1924.
Journal and ledger, 1921-1934.
Stock certificates, 1901-1928.
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144.D.3.5B38Metropolitan Bank (Minneapolis, Minn.). Minutes, 1889-1905.
Eastern Bank remittances, 1941-1942. 2 volumes.
Barnes Brothers. Mortgages used as collateral, 1923-1927.
McKelsey Industries. Journal and cash book, 1945-1947.
Duncan Storm, Inc. Journal, 1945-1947.
Victorian Limited. Journal, 1946-1947.
Shirley S. Ford memorial book, 1945.
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144.D.3.6F39Scrapbooks:
Metropolitan National Bank, 1919-1930.
Statements, advertising examples.
Minneapolis bank statements, 1923-1933.
Girls' Club, 1935-1941. 2 volumes.
Newspaper clippings, correspondence, programs, and other materials from a club for female employees of Northwestern Bank.
Northwestern Bank advertisements from financial trade publications, 1963-1966.
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152.H.19.10F40Statement enclosures, [1920s]-[1930s].
Money management tapes and educational material, [1960s]. 10 five-inch reel-to-reel audio tapes and 1 folder.
1. Buying Habits and Money Management; 2. Using Credit as a Tool; 3. The Cost of Credit; 4. Credit Instruments; 5. Money Problems and How to Avoid Them; 6. Mastering Your Money; 7. Protecting Buy Power; 8. Checking Accounts and How to Use Them; 9. Using a Savings Account; 10. The Full-Service Bank.
Maps, 1918. 2 maps.
Battle Zone in France, compliments of Northwestern National Bank.

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Expand/CollapseSOUND AND VISUAL MATERIALS

Expand/CollapsePhotographs and Negatives:

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144.D.3.7B41Possible executive dinner, undated. 1 photograph album.
Northwestern National Bank building construction, 1929. 1 photograph album.
Opening of Sixth Street escalator, 1947. 1 photograph album.
Northwestern National Bank Bloomington-Richfield office views, 1940s. 1 photograph album.
Checking account posters for main office, 1951.
Employee parties and dinners, undated and 1947-1950.
Employees, undated and 1913-1935.
Executives, undated.
Historical pictures, undated and 1899-1935.
Includes Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis and Minnesota Loan and Trust Company buildings, and Falls of St. Anthony.
Lincoln office, 1951-1953.
Weatherball, undated and 1943-1957. 2 folders.
Weatherball construction, circa 1949. 2 folders.
Miscellaneous interior and exterior views, circa 1875-1975.
Contains scenes of various Northwest National Bank buildings, employees, street scenes, Gambles, and other views.
Miscellany, undated and 1961-1962.
Miscellaneous negatives, circa 1928-1932. 8 x 10 inches and smaller.
Includes some photoprints.
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142.C.10.342Views of executives, undated and 1967.
Various scenes from the Northwestern National Bank Building, undated and 1930.
Weatherball, undated and 1949
Miscellany, undated.

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144.D.3.7B4190th birthday of Northwestern National Bank. 1 film reel (1 minute): silent, b&w; 16 mm.
Interior and exterior shots of building, people blowing out candles and cutting cake.

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144.D.3.7B41Ray Charles Singers. 1 master sound disc: analog, 45 rpm; 7 inches.
Side I - Minneapolis: you're so many things to me.
Side II - Bells (dreams of the bells).

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Expand/CollapseRELATED MATERIALS

Annual reports and newsletters from Northwest Bancorporation, Minnesota Loan and Trust Company, Norwest Corporation, and Norwest Bank Minneapolis are in the Minnesota Historical Society serials collection.

Records of the Covered Wagon Club, an informal group of employees with at least 20 years of service with Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis and its affiliates, are in the Minnesota Historical Society manuscript collections.

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Expand/CollapseCATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Bank holding companies -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Banks and banking -- Iowa.
Banks and banking -- Minnesota.
Banks and banking -- Montana.
Banks and banking -- Nebraska.
Banks and banking -- North Dakota.
Banks and banking -- South Dakota.
Banks and banking -- Wisconsin.
Clearinghouses (Banking) -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Festivals -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Women -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis -- Societies and clubs.
Place:
Northwestern National Bank Building (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Organizations:
Minneapolis Clearing House Association (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company.
Minnesota Loan and Trust Company.
Northern Farms Company (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Northwestern National Bank (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Norwest Corporation.
Sheldon Brothers Company (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Union Realty Company (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Types of Documentation:
Photographs.
Press releases.
Scrapbooks.
Occupation:
Bankers.

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