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Georgia Railroad Bank Collection, 1834-1961
Minutes of the Georgia Railroad Bank, creator of the rail line from Athens, Georgia to Augusta Georgia, from 1834 to 1929.
More About This Collection
Creator
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Date of Original
1834/1929
Subject
Banking industry--United States
Georgia Railroad
Georgia Railroad & Banking Company
Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust Co.
Location
United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
Medium
minute books
Type
Still Image
Description
The Georgia Railroad Bank was responsible for the creation of the rail line from Athens, Georgia to Augusta Georgia and was one of the premiere local businesses of Augusta GA until it was acquired by Wachovia bank. Wachovia Bank was in turn acquired by Wells Fargo., The physical collection contains annual reports, reports of the general manager of the Georgia Railroad, Minutes of the board of Directors, State of the Bank reports, Adams Express Company receipt book, shareholders of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and banking transactions.
Language
eng
Holding Institution
Augusta University, Reese Library
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