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Pillar of the Community
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It has been quite a while since I posted about national bank notes in this forum. I saw one on ebay that provided the spark for this thread. At first national banks were limited to numerical titles, e.g. First National Bank of... several established bankers scoffed at this requirement because that meant giving up their established banking house names. The law was changed and the result was a variety of titles. One way some have collected nationals is by the bank title featuring occupations. I've included industries as some titles are much broader than an occupation. For example,concrete or granite. Using Heritage Archives as a beginning point, I compiled a list and while I would like to think I got them all, I am sure there will be some I inadvertently missed. Next, I decided to create images of these.     From the above one can see that about a third of the bank titles feature the word "and" between two occupations. The most popular variation being: "Farmers and _______" Some of the more unusual ones: Telegraphers, Boatmen, Jester Issued currency comes in large size or small size depending on the bank with some banks issuing both. One exception to this concerns the "Bankers World's Fair National Bank of Saint Louis" Charter #7179 these notes were all redeemed back then---the proof 50-100 sheet is in the Smithsonian collection. Perhaps this rather lengthy post will inspire you to take a look at national banknotes or renew your interest. Happy National-collecting! -MV |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Let us not forget the Farmers and Drovers National Bank, charter 10980, Marion, Kansas
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'll have to post a few of my 'occupation' notes this evening.
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Valued Member
United States
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I didn't see it at a glance. The Jewelers National Bank of North Attleborough, MA
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Pillar of the Community
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I had the Farmers and Drovers title (it's located in the second image under the Jester) but missed the Jewelers.
-MV
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Super compilation, what an effort as always. Thanks, MV!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmmm, now I have to go find that other Farmers and Drovers';
the one in Kansas didn't issue large size
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New Member
United States
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 Loving the notes!! (I'm the Unofficial note & currency junkie) !!! |
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New Member
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Beryl the Brotherhood title is one of my favorite titles as I have a soft spot for trains. I think this is the longest title ever used by any national bank. Later being shortened to Engineers.
-MV
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Pillar of the Community
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nice note Beryl. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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For sure!  to the paper money forum! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well, I don't have a National from the Brotherhood bank but I do have this from a BLE Georgia affiliate. =========================  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Meadowview, that's a terrific compilation of bank names! I recall seeing some of those when I was participating in the transcription project for BEP certified NBN proofs for the Smithsonian. Here's one of my favorites on a $500 proof...  |
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