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BIS
128
Cochran reports on monthly meeting
6/14/38
128: 446
BIS
134
Treas. reaction requested to signing of a treaty
arrangement which would make BIS fund in U.S.
inviolable
a) Discussed at 9:30 meeting 7/13/38
134: 143
7/14/38
174
BIS
145
Cochran reports on first meeting after summer recess
10/11/38
145: 178
a) Conversation with Schacht
b)
R
"
Trip (Netherlands Bk.) 183
c)
"
"
Janesen (Belgian Natl. Bk.)
185
d)
"
" Bachmann (Swiss n ") 187
e)
"
"
Azzolini (Bk. of Italy) 189
f)
"
"
Fournier (Bk. of France) 191
BIS
Cochran's report on meeting 1/10/39 15959267
BIS
164
Cochran report on annual meeting 2/14/39 164: 317
BIS
XXX Cochran reports on meeting 3/14/39
169: 151
169
BIS
176
Meeting reported on by Cochran
4/4/39
176: 77
a) Italy: Bank of Italy officials "genminely
unhappy" over growing strength of Germany;
wish French would permit sufficient
rapprochement between France and Italy
to cause Germans worry
81
b) Germany: Puhl, (Acting Vice Pres. of Reichsbank).
(Brinkmann in insane asylum), and Cochran have
long talk
87
BIS
President (Beyen) retires in 1940; Presidential
189
candidates discussed - an American named:
Cochran reports 5/9/39
189: 1
Reichsbank set-up discussed 5/9/39
12
BIS
197
McKittrick (T.H.), partner of Higginson and Co., London,
elected to succeed Beyen as Pres., effective 1/1/40
197: 143
BIS
McKittrick as President: Pennachio (rep., Bank of Italy
in Paris) asks Cochran concerning availability
4/27/40
258: 45
258
BIS
Leu
Pennachio informed Treas., Fed. Ees. Bd., and FHB of NY
would have no objections to naming of McKittrick
as director and chairman 5/9/40
260: 450
260
BIS
Transferred from Basel to Chateau d'Oex, near Gstand, 262
in the Bernese Oberland 5/15/40
262: 360
BIS
See War Conditions: Foreign Funds Control
296
See also Books 318
321
374
434
BIS
See War Conditions
302 4
See also Books 331
339
351
407
418
419
BIS
Report of 11th annual meeting
6/16/41
409: 236
409
BIS
Investigation called for by Congressman Voorhis
622
of Calif. 4/1/43
622: 94
BIS
See Post-War Planning: Internatl. Monetary Conf., 752
Bretton Woods, N.H.
BIS
831
McKittrick's (Pres.) account to Schmidt
of wartime role: Schmidt memo 3/23/45
831: 329 ff
Bank for Reconstruction and Development of United
and Associated Nations
526
See Post-War Planning
Bank for United and Associated Nations
545
See Post-War Planning
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
See Bank of America
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
Bank of America and Transamerica: Additional
342
branch banks discussed with Carter Glass
in view of proposed legislation; he asks
that none be granted 12/21/40
342:2
a) Frank informed
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
344
Conf. with Glass: Foley memo
1/2/41
344: 98
a) Proposed bill
103
Memo on legislation for FDR 1/3/41
296
Padding - sub. to goot sea. to h med as of
goal ml of Cos (Band hu.) intestionary before
Engans 1/6/21 Big 345. 64
TRM. mine to Barkeley as to type after Tr. grfus
1/6/81 BK345 73
Smith Bill 645: 76
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
346
HMJr and Wagner discuss possible introduction today
of Glass bill 1/9/41
346: 183
a) HMJr and Foley discuss language
of bill
185
Delano to be bold to prepare material to be
used at hearings 1/10/41
293
a) Memo to Delano from HMJr 1/10/41
438
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
347
Eccles' letter to HMJr protesting lack of
cooperation on the part of Treas. in not
consulting Fed. Res. Bd. concerning new
legislation 1/13/41
347: 152
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
O'Mahoney (Chairman, TNEC) consulted about
348
possible support for bill 1/15/41
348: 79
FDR suggests that Treas., FDIC, Comptroller of
Currency and Fed. Res. Bd. cooperate
1/16/41
246
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
349
HMJr and Foley confer with Glass alone
1/18/41
349: 18
a) Glass states that FDR said to him
he was "neither for nor against a
bank holding CO. bill containing
a death sentence"
b) Glass favors bill as it stands at
the moment but introduced it "with
reservations" allowing leeway in case
of stiff opposition
Conf.; present: HMJr, Bell, Delano, O'Connell,
and Foley 1/21/41
133
a) 'History of bank holding CO. problem
given by Delano
Glass bill
155
2 Bank Holding Co. Legislation
349
Conf.; present: HMJr, Delano, Bell, Foley,
O'Connell, Eccles, Crowley, Schenker
(Jones unable to be present) 1/21/41 349: 198
a) 1938 correspondence with FDR
attached
213
b) 1/3/41 memo to FDR attached
219
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
Effect of group banking on the availability
374
of bank facilities: Compt. of Cur. memo
2/21/41
374: 208,210
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
375
Foley memo 2/25/41
375: 218
Bank Holding Co. Legialation
Conf.; present: HMJr, Delano, Upham, Williams, 387
Foley, Bell, Sherbondy, O'Connell, and Kuhn
4/9/41
387: 203
a) Foley draft of statement before
Banking and Currency Committee
234
b) Crowley-HMJr conversation
273
c) Philosophy of bks. controlled in
their own community discussed by
HMJr and Foley
275
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
388
HMJr's testimony before Congress discussed by
reps. of offices of Secy., Gen. Counsel,
and Compt. of Cur. 4/11/41
a) Draft
388:77
95
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
Draft of statement by Delano (hearings not
391
held and statement not made) 4/25/41
391: 23
Bank Holding Co. Legislation
Eccles' point of view and HMJr's disagreement
401
therwwith 5/23/41
401: 244
Bank Holding Cos.
734
Regulations fax discussed by HMJr and
O'Connell 5/20/44
734: 28
Bank Helding Co. Legislation
815
Crewley will join HMJr in opposition to Ecoles XXXX
plan
2/1/45
815: 8
BEN gine H msr asume prograting to 0' Connell-
Delano. Bill- Hmsr Conv. 2/5/45 816: 96
1) Hmsr will hold to his 1939 position :91
Bank of America
See Transamerica
107
See also Books 108
474
660
Bank of America
Conf. between Crowley and Giannini in Calif.
125
discussed at 9:30 meeting
5/23/38
125: 403
Bank of America
131
HMJr asks Oliphant for advice on telegram from
Giannini with regard to Bk. of America and
Natl. Labor Relations Bd. rulings
6/28/38
131: 226
Discussion at 9:30 meeting
6/29/38
241
Giannini sends HMJr copy of letter addressed
to mgrs. of 493 branches; subject: RFC loans
for capital purchases
6/22/38
290
Bank of America
134
Telegram to White House concerning applications
pending in Comptroller's office for xaxktexe
various branches 7/12/38
134: 78
a) Transmitted to HMJr and returned to
White House "without comment"
Bank of America
FDR told by HMJr Fed. Ree., FDIC, and Acting
139
Comptreller of Currency have forwarded instructions
not to declare dividend
9/13/38
139: 151
a) FOR and HMJr discuss $5 million sum owed by
Stewart, Chan. of M. - Fed. Res. Ek. of
XX
* Sen Francisco, plus amt. owed by his cos.
HMJr consults Tom K. Smith 9/13/38
155
#
# Diggs
157
1
I XXXX
*ba) Digge reports dividend declared
(ticker)
9/14/38
139: 219
o
8) Upham asked to remain on Coast an extra day
9/14/38
225
Bank of America
141
Oliphant informs HMJr Smith and he agree Bk. of
America and Transamerica cannot be separated
9/15/38
141: 15
Upham instructed to return to Washington
9/15/38
17
SEO asked to send one of the commissioners
to meeting at which Treas., Fed. Res., FDIC,
and RFC will be represented 9/15/38
20
HMJr tells Oliphant FDR suggests injunction in
District of Columbia to prevent payment of
dividends 9/16/38
71
Bank of America
142
Fed. Res. to be asked for hearing xx8t HMJr
tells Jones of receipt of message by Comptroller
9/21/38
142: 65
STHEN Stewart's holding of stock again discussed
by HMJr and Ranson 9/21/38
72
again discussed
at 9:30 meting; HMJr fears nothing is
going to be done 9/26/38
244
Bank of America
Nccles "phones * HMJr from Utah concerning
143
Stewart resignation 9/27/38
1438 113
a) Ranson 'phones HMJr
110,125
Bank of America
Duffield, at 9:30 meting, told to study entire
49
case from HMJr's confidential files and also
talk to Uphas concerning 11/1/38
149: 5
Duffield discusses at 9:30 meeting 11/2/38 114
HMJr (at Fishkill) discusses with Treas. group
handwritten parteript postscript to Giannini:
"Up to the time I received your telegram,
I did not know that such a thing as the
Wilcox letter existed" 11/4/38
214
Bank of America
250
Giannini statement "I did not sign directors' letter
and an therefore free to act on by own and
independently of the bank" discussed at 9:30
meeting 11/9/38
the
Chart of Fed. agencies concerned discussed
150: 12
at 9:30 meeting 11/9/38
17
Deposits in the Anglo-California Natl. Bk.
(San Francisco) and in E. of America
discussed by Bell at 9:30 meeting 11/9/38
22
Answer to Giannini discussed at 9:30 meting
11/14/38
265
Bank of America
HMJr tells FOR that SEC is prepared to move 151 on
Transamerica 11/18/38
151: 213
a) HMJr's note to FDR at Cabinet
273
HMJr thanks Douglas for cooperation on of SEC
11/19/38
292
Bank of America
152
HMJr, Douglas, and Crowley confer concerning
proposal to delist Transamerica securities
11/23/38
152: 406
Bank of America
153
Hanes confere with Delano and Gaston; Hanes tells
HMJr undoubtedly Comptroller's Office will have
to issue statement
11/25/38
153: 39
Bank of America
155
HMJr tells Hanes of call from FDR asking that
he see "young Giannini"; HMJr tells FDR
Comptroller of Currency is handling matter
very well and that he (HMJr) is being kept
"as an ace in the hole" 12/8/38
145
Folger (Comptroller of Currency) tells Giannini
people he has followed bank for 10 yrs. and
knows as much about it as the Gianninis
themselves 12/12 12/10/38
224
Crowley feels Delano and Jones "left him on a
limb" before conf 12/10/38
Defamatory remarks of HMJT, etc., discussed
224
at 9:30 meeting 12/12/38
289
Bank of America
See Banking Legislation
157
Bank of America
159
Conciluatory letter from Giannini 12/31/38
discussed at 9:30 meeting 15% 1/5/39
159: 110
Jones reports to Taylor Giannini recommendation
are to be accepted
1/6/39
181
Bank of America
Douglas reports to HMJr on "stay slapped on by
60
Richberg that's returnable tomorrow morning in
District Court" 1/16/39
160: 197
Bank of America
Murphy censults HMJr about cooperation of
Comptroller of Currency, Justice, and SEC
E1
on injunction suit 1/19/39
161: 72,
88.230
Bank of America
162
HMJr tells Douglas Upham and Folger agreed separately
that HMJr had the right to furnish SEC wi th copies
of bank reports/ bathing 1/27/39
162: 258
Bank of America
Douglas tells HMJr it has been suggested that he
64
meet Giannini at Chevy Chase Country Club
for complete resume'; consid ers plan ridiculous
2/9/39
164; 175
Bank of America
Giannini planning to sue SEC - Douglas tells HMJr
3/8/39
168: 138
168
Bank of America
James Roosevelt discusses with Hanes 3/24/39 171: 69
171
176
Bank of America
HMJr's memo made at Sea Island, Ga.,: FDR
suggests letter from Giannini agreeing, in future,
that if any Govt. agency (Comptroller of Currency,
FDEC. etc.) feels Bank is impairing its capital
by paying dividends it will wi thhold payment of
such a) dividends b) 4/4/39
176: 90
Douglas (Wm. 0.) tells HMJr understanding with wi th regard
to Transamerica has been completely explained to
Frank and Eichner 4/4/39
91
James Roosevelt confers in person with th Hanes
in furtherance of telephone conversation
(See Book 171, page 285)
4/4/39
94
69
Bank of America
7
Giannini (Mario) to confer with Delano 4/11/39
177: 290
Bank of America
Delano tells HMJr letter being prepared for
178
presentation to Mario Giannini is under fire
at Fed. Res. Bd. 4/12/39
178: 48
Bank of America
194
Atty. Gen. " tells Foley FDR asked him to look into
case while he was on West Coast; a fakeep rks
got reports that case was ruining the movie industry
and the banking situation; if Treas. is right,
Atty. Gen. proposes to go ahead full speed --
and
if not, he plans to reexamine entire case
6/5/39
194: 69
a) HMJr discusses with Murphy
75
Bank of America
204
Delano and HMJr discuss outrageous telegram from
Giannini 7/24/39
204: 249
Bank of America
Conf. on Jones' suggestion that application for
205
new capital be considered; present: Hanes,
Upham, Mulroney, Foley, and Gaston 8/11/39 206: 1
122
a) Treas. opposed until Bank of America
has made satisfactory reply to
Comptroller's letter of criticism
of 7/31/39; Jones so informed in
Los Angeles ****)**
Bank of America
212
Giannini "telling anyone interested that James
Roosevelt is endeavoring to bring about settlement"
a) Discussed by Foley at 9:30 meeting
9/18/39
212: 59
b) HMJr discusses with Frank 9/18/39
81
c) HMJr asks Murphy to see Foley 9/18/39
79
Bank of America
220
Frank (Jerome) discusses with HMJr his concern over
Rogge's procedure in California 10/30/39
220: 77
Bank of America
221
HMJr discusses situation with Landis
11/8/39
221: 392
Bank of America
223
HMJr asks Landis for assistance; Dean Lloyd Garrison
(Univ. of "isconsin) also to be asked; also Greenbaum
11/22/39
223: 345,
348,
357
Bank of America
Upham and HMJr clear up misunderstanding of Hanes'
224
statement that "he'd consider this December 15th
a gentlemen's agreement"
11/26/39
224: 80
Bank of America
231
Natl. Labor Relations Bd. jurisdiction (operating
in interstate commerce against across state lines?)
discussed by Hanes and HMJr at 9:30 meeting
12/20/39
231: 53
a) Foley asked to keep informed
Bank of America
231
Natl. Labor Relations Bd. jurisdiction (operating
in interstate commerce against across state lines?)
discussed by Hanes and HMJr at 9:30 meeting
12/20/39
231: 53
a) Foley asked to keep informed
Bank of America
Fed. Res. Bd. asked by Bank to make examination
on their own responsibility; copy of request
sent to Treas. by Bd.
1/4/40
233: 197
a) Discussed at 9:30 meeting
Trial lawyer to act for Treas. discussed by HMJr
and Judge Lehman 1/4/40
208
a) 1/5/40 Further discussion at 9:30 meet ng
345
Bank of America
234
Fees for examiner, etc., discussed at 9:30 meeting
1/10/40
234: 262
Bank of America
295
Seymour, "hitney: Oath of office if engaged by
Comptroller as Special Counsel in connection
with Bank of America discussed at 9:30 meeting
1/11/40
235: 17
Wagner (Senator, N.Y.) and HMJr discuss resume
of past year 1/11/40
33
Skag a) HMJr discusses with Steagall
39
Carter Glass, Wagner, and Steugall asked
to meet with HMJr, Delano, Bell, and Foley
1/12/40
172,196
Delano detaches certain natl. bank examiners
for exclusive assistance to Seymour in
prosecution of case 1/12/40
198
2 Bank of America
$80 million/d838sit in Bank discussed by Foley
235
at 9:30 meeting 1/15/40
235: 309
Bank of America
San Francisco News article "Giannini Opens War to
End on Morgenthau" discussed at Treas. group
meeting 1/20/40
236: 442
Bank of America
237
Fed. Res. Bd. asked to meet with Treas. so that
united front may be presented 1/24/40
237: 289
To be represented by Cushing and Cushing, of
San Franciaco, at hearing on Feb. 14
1/25/40
341
Bank of America
Hearing discussed by HMJr and Bell 2/14/40
241
241: 21
a) United front with Eccles
Conversation between Bell and Cushing (atty. for
Bank) 2/15/40
60
Bell tells Greenbaum results of meeting 2/17/40 124
Bank of America
245
Bell reports at 9:30 meeting agreement will probably
be reached today 3/5/40
245: 194
Bank of America
246
Program as worked out by Treas., Comptroller of
Currency, and SEC explained to Cushing by Bell
and Foley 3/8/40
246: 134
Bank of America
247
Eccles, now that Bank has accepted plan, tells HMJr
he feels everyone should/Eongratulated
3/14/40
247: 84
#
Delano discusses acceptance with HMJr
3/14/40
89
Foley reports that Cushing left in amicable mood
3/15/40
161
Landis thanked for his assistance
3/18/40
265
Bank of America
Articles of Assn. covering increased capital:
251
Bell memo
4/5/40
251: 33
Bank of America
255
Frank's position "embarrassing publicity may result
from having one Govt. agency make a loan when
another agency is proceeding against Transamerica
again discussed by Frank and HMJr prior to
Frank's interview with Jones 4/18/40 255: 205
Bank of America
262
Investigation by FBI of contribution by
Giannini 5/14/40
262: 250
a) Report on Rozan (Max) and
Unschuld (Henry) 5/14/40
289
Bank of America See also RFC
Rgan (max)
FBI report as made by Unschuld (Henry) concerning
268
Giannini: and given to Secret Service
5/23/40 cont. to Bund togt Mm5ru
265: 274
a) Wilson (s.s.) ammunt BK266: 165
Bank of America
Ickes tells HMJr Olsen (Gov., Calif.) has
268
called him about "some case"; HMJr says
Bank of America case is closed and SEC
is handling Transamerica
6/4/40
268: 276
Bank of America
RFC lends $27 million; $211 million invested in
272
San Francisco Bridge bonds - Bell tells 9:30 group
6/13/40
272: 192
Delano memo
6/14/40
413
Bank of America
328
HMJr warns "nothing unless over my signature"
11/6/40
328: XXX
254
Bank of America
Cooperation with Japan indicated by White
332
at 9:30 meeting 11/27/40
332:xXXX
22
Bank of America
Entire Giannini situation discussed by Frank
337
and HMJr in view of approaching hearing
before SEC 12/8/40
337: 18
a) Frank upset for fear HMJr had
made certain promises to Natl.
Democratic Com. before election
b) Frank intimates Jones' interest
&
may be because he is a Catholic
HMJr tells 9:30 group of Frank talk 12/9/40
22
a) Delano 111; HMJr will not act until
Deland can participate
Has pm. arganization chart en
335:322
2/11/20
Bank of America
See Bank Holding Co. Legislation
342
354
Book 354
Bank of America
Upham Chronology, 10/22/37-5/11/39,
together with file prepared in July 1939
for Smith, Spencer, and Ottley
355
Book 355
Bank of America
Sherbondy Chronology
September 1938 - May 1939
.
356
Book 356
Bank of America
Consolidated Report
11/21/38-2/28/39
357
Book 357
Bank of America
Oct. 7, 1937 - Sept. 20, 1938
Bank of America
Preliminary investigation: Oliphant memo
357
10/7/37
357: 1,3
Notes concerning Bank of America Natl. Trust
and Savings Assn. 10/22/37
6
a) O'Connor letter stating additional
facts 10/2/37
17
b) Supplementary explanation of losses
provided Compt. of Cur. in connection
with request for branches 7/9/38 135
The Giannini System
14
Conf. of Treas. group; present: HMJr, Magill,
Taylor, McReynolds, Lochhead, Bell, Gibbons,
Haes, Gaston, and Oliphant 1/24/38
20
Crowley report: "Some Factors Involved in the
Question of Dissolution of Bank Holding Cos."
1/28/38
* a) (Over)
50
* a) Crowley memo: "Arguments for
1
Reorganization of Bank Supervision"
1/28/38
357: 53
2 Bank of America
Resume of activities of Comptroller of
357
Currency for 1937
357: 56
Conf.; present: HMJr, Magill, Taylor, Oliphant,
Gaston, Lochhead, Upham, Gibbons, McReynolds,
Haas, and Bell
1/31/38
58
a) Possible trouble with Comptroller's
office discussed
O'Connor informs HMJr of Giannini conf. with
Growley who will now grant applications
for branch banks as requested 1/31/38
75
SEC's interest indicated 1/31/38
76
Call report form (uniform) for Compt. of Cur.,
Fed. Res. Bd., and FDIC discussed by HMJr,
Eccles, Ransom, Taylor, and Oliphant 2/1/38 91
Paganucci stock distribution without registration
discussed in SEC memo
2/1/38
93
3 Bank of America
Bank Holding Co. Legislation:
357
Randolph Burgess prefers restrictive
regulatory legislation rather than
"death sentence" legislation 2/3/38 357: 94
Treas. group, Compt. of Cur., Jones,
Fed. Res. group, and Crowley (FDIC)
confer on FDR's request for "a statement
to be part of his message to Congress
on monopolies"
3/10/38
108
Oliphant opinion that Secy. of Treas. must
at all times have access to material
legally available to Compt. of Cur. 2/7/38 97
Central Bk., Oakland, Calif. (part of Transamerica
Corp.) requests establishment of 3 branches:
FDIC memo 2/16/38
98,101,129
4 Bank of America
Natl. Labor Relations Bd. requests info.
357
for use in determining whether Act applies
to Bank of America 5/26/38
357: 131
Conf.; present: HMJr, Taylor, Upham;
Diggs and Folger (Compt. of Cur.); Irey
9/9/38
143
a) Upham report on examinations and
subsequent lack of improvement
discussed
1) Tie-in of new chairman of
FRB of San Frandsco with
Transamerica group discussed
144
a) Chmn. (A.O. Stewart)
owes Bank of America
approx. $8-11 million
211,333
*
*
5 Bank of America
Gen. Counsel's Office asked for opinion
357
as to whether confidential info.
of Office of Compt. may be shown to
Tom K. Smith, Jeff Coolidge, and
Robt. M. Hanes 9/12/38
357: 174
a) Oliphant opinion 9/13/38
247
Dividend by Bank of America for 2nd half
of 1938 discussed 9/12/38
174
a) FDR suggests preventing any dividend
at all
177
Bk. examinations and inadequate follow-up in
Wash. office discussed in Upham memo
9/12/38
179
Revision of Comptroller's Office as outlined
by Upham 9/28/38
183
4 Bank of America
Natl. Labor Relations Bd. requests info.
357
for use in determining whether Act applies
to Bank of America 5/26/38
357: 131
Conf.; present: HMJr, Taylor, Upham;
Diggs and Folger (Compt. of Cur.); Irey
9/9/38
143
a) Upham report on examinations and
subsequent lack of improvement
discussed
1) Tie-in of new chairman of
FRB of San Frandsco with
Transamarica group discussed
144
a) Chmn. (A.O. Stewart)
owes Bank of America
approx. $8-11 million
211,333
*
**
* b) FRBd., Wash., assured
that copy of exam. was
received by FRB of San
Francisco on 4/25/38
in spite of their denial
9/14/38
357: 251,283,
286,291,
293
c) Stewart and Pacific
Coast Mortgage Co.
tie-in discussed in
Upham letter 9/15/38 333,400
414
** b) Program signed by Diggs and
Folger and HMJr asks for
time-table on each suggested step 172
5 Bank of America
Gen. Counsel's Office asked for opinion
357
as to whether confidential info.
of Office of Compt. may be shown to
Tom K. Smith, Jeff Coolidge, and
Robt. M. Hanes 9/12/38
357: 174
a) Oliphant opinion 9/13/38
247
Dividend by Bank of America for 2nd half
of 1938 discussed 9/12/38
174
a) FDR suggests preventing any dividend
at all
177
Bk. examinations and inadequate follow-up in
Wash. office discussed in Upham memo
9/12/38
179
Revision of Comptroller's Office as outlined
by Upham 9/28/38
183
6 Bank of America
Giannini tie-in with Calif. delegation
357
at 1940 Democratic convention discussed
in Upham memo 9/12/38
357: 187
Dividend situation again discussed by HMJr,
Oliphant, Hanes (John w.), Upham, Gaston,
Graves, Diggs, and Folger 9/13/38
192
a) Ransom and Crowley join group
213
b) Drafts of telegram to Bank of America
advising against any dividend at this
time 9/13/48
252
1) Giannini answer 9/15/38
334,431
c) SEC asked to proceed immediately with
further investigation of Transamerica
9/14/38
260
c) Bank declares usual dividend; situation
discussed by HMJr, Hanes, Oliphant, Gaston,
Tom K. Smith, Digge, and Folger 9/14/38 261
* 1) RFC, FRB, FDIC, and
SEC join group
357: 304
7 Bank of America
357
Upham leaves for San Francisco 9/13/38 357: 212,250
a) Upham report 9/20/38
430
Farley asked by HMJr to keep political
pressure off Treas. in this connection
9/14/38
292
Possible investigation by SEC discussed by
Treas. and Compt. of Cur. group 9/15/38 339
Courses of action by Treas. after disregard
of warning and declaration of dividend
set forth in Oliphant memo 9/15/38
368,372
Upham, Cyril B.: Resume of career
385
Oppegard, Goodwin J.: M
"
"
390
Gough, E. H.:
" "
"
391
Digge, Marshall R.:
" "
"
392
358
Book 358
Bank of America
Sept. 21 - Oct. 20, 1938
Bank of America
Resume of examinations of Bank of America
358
Natl. Trust & Savings Assn. and Bk. of Italy
Trust & Savings Assn. 9/21/38
358: 1
Barse (Gen Counsel, Compt. of Cur.) memo on
Chas. W. Collins, now atty. for Bank of America
and formerly Deputy Compt. of Cur. 9/21/38
6,8
a) Oliphant chides Barse for establishing
"independent line of communication"
34
b) Collins tells Upham conf. between
present personnel of Compt. of Currency's
office, Mario Giannini, and Russell G.
Smith "would produce results" 10/23/38
339
A.O. Stewart-Transamerica Corp. connection as
revealed by files of SEC 9/21/38
9,38
# a) (Over)
* a) If FRBd. does not take action
within 10 days, HMJr will seriously
consider discontinuing their franchise
as Treas. fiscal agents 9/21/38 358: 19
1) Day (Pres., FRB of San Francisco)
in Wash. and Ranson suggests
that HMJr see him 9/22/38
22
a) Conversation discussed
with Treas. group 9/22/38 50
2) Possibility of FRBd. acting
if Treas. had not taken initiative
discussed by HMJr, Hanes, Oliphant,
Upham, and Gaston 9/22/38
25
2 Bank of America
358
O'Connor conf. with HMJr on possible reappt.
as Compt. of Cur. described to Hanes,
Oliphant, Upham, and Gaston 9/21/38 358: 15
HMJr's talk with FDR during which Preston
Delano 1s recommended by HMJr 9/22/38
25
a) Upham to be Deputy Comptroller
32
b) HMJr disapproves Gaston's request
to Early that Delano be identified
with Mass. rather than Calif. on
commission
9/22/38
54
c) Ecclea' letter of congratulation
to HMJr 9/24/38
65
d) Legality reported on by Upham
9/26/38
77
Asst. Secy. of Treas. in chg. of banks discussed
by FDR and HMJr 9/22/38
26
*
* a) HMJr will not oppose independent agency
known as Commissioner of Bank Exams.
but he will oppose having it under Fed. Res.
358: 29
(
3 Bank of America
358
Conf. between Treas. group and SEC 9/22/38 358: 38
a) Stewart-Transamerica Corp. connection
discussed
Compt. of Cur. letter of criticism on report
of examination of Bank of America 9/23/38
58
a) Copies sent to Ransom, Crowley, Jones,
and Douglas
66
A.O. Stewart: Resume of examinations
68
a) Eccles urged to clean up situation
immediately 9/27/38
112,140
1) Stewart resignation in hands of
FREd. 9/29/38
141
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Conf. on talks between
Acting Compt. of Cur., Chief Natl. Bk. Examiner,
Mortimer Fleishhacker, and Paul Hoover 84,87,93,94
96,99,106,113,
* a) (Over)
130,133,139
* a) Upham urges that letter go out
before Oct. 1 since dividend
will be declared on that date
9/28/38
358: 125
4 Bank of America
Giannini and FRBd. exchange telegrams
358
9/27/38
358: 116
Diggs' letter of resignation ready 9/29/38 141
a) Resignation discussed with Early
9/30/38
198
Oppegard "will give consideration" to request
for resignation 9/29/38
141
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Conf.; present:
Treas. group, Tom K. Smith, Delano,
Jesse Jones, Sedlacek, Crowley, Ransom,
Husbands (RFC, and Folger 9/30/38
142
a) Items of criticism listed
189
Bk. of America reply to Compt. of Cur. letter
addressed to Bd. of Directors under date
of 9/23/38 10/1/38
224,301
5 Bank of America
358
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Upham, as Acting
Compt. of Cur., sends letter of criticism
based upon report of latest exam. to
Mortimer Fleishhacker (Chmn., Bd. of
Directors) 10/3/38
358: 229
a) Conf. to discuss selection of
Committee by slate to confer with
Treas. discussed by Treas. group
10/6/38
253
b) Answer from W.E. Buck (member of
Bd. of Directors) promising cooperation
10/12/38
297
c) Sedlacek reports on reclassification
of criticised assets 10/12/38 298,300
6 Bank of America
358
Bank of America Natl. Trust & Savings Assn.:
Opinions of Louis Ferrari (Vice Pres. and
Counsel) on purchase and sale of real
estste and on loans listed by Compt. as
exceeding limits on capital requirements
for natl. bks., etc. 10/10/38
358: 271
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Foley reports on
trip to investigate 10/10/38
278
359
Book 359
Bank of America
Oct. 21 - Nov. 20, 1938
Bank of America
359
Suggested tentative draft of letter of warning
to be sent by Comptroller's Office
10/21/38
359: 1
White House: McIntyre's memo for record
indicating that Giannini has no form
of "back door" or personal influence there
10/22/38
17
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Herbert Fleishhacker's
resignation asked for; if not forthcoming,
he will be removed as pres. of bk. by bd. of
directors 10/24/38
18
a) HF announces he will not resign
nor permit himself to be kicked out;
2/3 of entire bd. must vote to declare
office of pres. vacant; Sedlacek advises
19
conservator 10/25/38 if HF does not resign: Upham memo
* a) Oliphant-Delano opinion
10/27/38
359: 30
b) Samples of correspondence
between Giannini and White
House
35,173
2 Bank of America
359
1) Canvass of directors meets
with considerable success
but 2/3 vote not yet assured:
*
Upham memo 10/26/38
359: 23
Section 30: Problems of procedure under -
Eccles memo 10/27/38
26,27,
a) Upham's suggested reply 10/28/38 1386
b) Discussion of proposed answer by HMJr,
** Hanes, Taylor, and Oliphant 10/31/38 107
FDIC reaction to examination of Bank of America
and problems presented therein 10/28/38
104
Transamerica Corp.: Chart showing organization
as of 11/1/38
110
- -
* b) Details of manner in which
resignation was presented
a) Ecclis' Gong holko 14/08 226
and accepted 10/27/38
359: 80
c) Giannini congratulates HMJr
on "forcing issue" 10/28/38
102
d) HF loans: Mortimer Fleishhacker
resume prepared for Comptroller's
Office 11/2/38
130
1) A.D. rynh - other stups taxes mut
** 1) Delano to initial answer before 4/38 185
HMJr will sign
108
c) Several suggested answers discussed by
HMJr, Hanes, Oliphant, Upham, Foley,
and Duffield 11/2/38
113
d) Actual answer of 11/2/38
131
sats to Comp:
1).Comp.'s letter "13/38
-
1381
e) Ransom, McKee, and Szymezak
interviewed by Upham on
reaction of Bd. 11/5/38
359: 166
3 Bank of America
Currie (Lauchlin ) suggested by HMJr as
359
head of Economic Research in Comptroller's
Office 11/2/38
359: 115
"Cut-back" or sale of preferred stock
at premium: Memo for Upham on courses
open to Comptroller 11/3/38
139
"Wilcox letter" and Giannini's letter to HMJr
based thereon 11/2/38
142
a) Hanes memo on conf. to prepare answer
11/3/38
137
b) HMJr $ answer 11/4/38
141,144
FRBd. examiners interviewed by Duffield
11/5/38
169,178
a) Pacific Coast Mortgage Co. referred
to as being owned by "A.O. Stewart,
Giannini, Eccles, Bennett, etc."
reply to HMJr
** 1) Giannini's 11/10/38 359: 218
a) Duffield's suggested
reply to a to Giannini
11/14/38
228,266
1) Giannini's answer
(in longhand) 11/20/38
322
4 Bank of America
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Suite filed
San Francisco Chronicle report
11/8/38
359: 179
SEC interviewed by Duffield and Martin
(N.Y. Stock Exchange) interviewed by Hanes;
possible steps that can be taken if SEC
does not act discussed by HMJr, Hanes, Taylor,
Gaston, Duffield, Upham, and Oliphant
11/9/38
191
Fed. banking agencies to unite in move against
Bank of America suggested by Duffield
11/10/38
222,224
5 Bank of America
359
Diggs 11/15/38 correspondence with Zach Lamar Cobb
SEC transmits copy of report on
359: 231
Transamerica Corp. 11/17/38
233,
270,287
a) SEC staff meets with Treas. to
discuss 11/17/38
272
EX
1) Crowley told of results of
conf. by Upham 11/7/38
282
b) SEC informed by Treas. they may
use, in confidence, examiners'
reports 11/19/38
321
360
Book 360
Bank of America
Nov. 21 - Dec. 20, 1938
Bank of America
Upham's proposed letter to directors of Bank
³60
America to be followed by detailed letter of
warning 11/21/38
360: 1
a) 2nd draft discussed by Treas. banking
group 11/22/38
19
b) Letter as sent 11/23/38
160,161,201,
212,225,307,
368
c) Crowley's plan of action 12/7/38
324
1) Duffield comments on
330
d) Jones' conclusions 12/13/38
359
e) Giannini's acceptance of program 12/15/38 392
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Bd. of Directors'
2nd report on progress made in correction
of items criticised by Compt. of Cur.
11/21/38
4
2 Bank of America
SEC group confers with Treas. 11/23/38 360: 23
a) Question of legality of showing
360
Comptroller's records to SEC discussed
1) Oliphant opinion
112
Transamerica Corp.: Proceedings before SEC to
determine whether the registration of capital
stock, $2 par value, should be suspended
or withdrawn
11/22/38
58
a) Discussion by Treas. group
39
b) Discussion by reps. of Treas., Compt.
of Cur., SEC, FRB, RFC, and FDIC
11/23/38
79,109
c) Opinion on right of Treas. to permit
SEC to use records
112,136,137
d) Eccles repeats to Douglas his (Eccles')
conversation with FDR concerning
SEC order
229
3 Bank of America
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: "Cut-back" discussion
360
by Comptroller's staff (Duffield memo)
11/28/38
360: 210
"Washington Banking Trends and Backgrounds":
Resume of steps taken in Giannini case
protested by Giannini 11/30/38
233,297
Pacific Coast Mortgage Co.: Conf. on ownership
of stock; present: Duffield, Sedlacek, Irey
and Eaton (Intelligence Unit) 12/1/38 234,242
Greenbaum reports on Calif. reaction to
Giannini probe 12/2/38
236
a) Greenbaum reports on changed attitude
of Giannini, as shown by statement to
appear soon in Bk. of America newspaper
12/12/38
353
4 Bank of America
360
Anglo-Calif. Natl. Bk.: Rehabilitation of bank
discussed by Treas. group 12/2/38 360: 239,303
a) RFC to be asked to subscribe to
new issue of stock: Discussion by
Treas. group and copy of letter
a.B sent to RFC 12/6/38
308,322,332,
341,343
a) Jones' reply
340
Calif., State of: Supt. of Bks. - resume
of background and duties (Oliphant memo)
12/7/38
327
RFC offer to Giannini to purchase any stock
not subscribed for by stockholders or to
lend on such stock if Bk. of America determines
to increase capital stock between now and
June 30; Secy. of Treas. must make request
of RFC with approval of Pres. 12/15/38
396
5 Bank of America
360
Treas. and SEC reps. report to HMJr
on outcome of confs. with Mario
Giannini 12/17/38
360: 397,432,435
Upham resume of case expressing dissatisfaction
with results to date 12/19/38
437
361
Book 361
Bank of America
Dec. 21, 1938 - Feb. 20, 1939
Bank of America
361
Jones informed Treas. can add nothing to letter
of 12/22/38 which Compt. has sent to Giannini
* 12/22/38
361: 4
Brief of exam. given HMJr by Duffield showing
need for additional $40 million in capital
stock to achieve 10 to 1 ratio stipulated
in the agreement 12/22/38
a) Giannini's letter ********** protesting this
5
requirement read to Treas. and SEC
group by Hanes
6
b) Possible answer read and discussed
7
Time Trust: SEC reports start of investigation
12/22/38
12
Transamerica Corp.: Organization as of 12/23/38
30
* * a) Giannini's reply to Comptroller's
letter
12/31/38
360: 31,39
2 Bank of America
361
Downey (Sen., Calif.) tells SEC that serious
consequences to bank "would retard the
economic capital of Calif. for years"
1/4/39
361: 37
Richberg retained as counsel by Bank of
America for hearings before SEC
1/10/39
38
Richberg-SEC and SEC-Delano correspondence
1/16/39
40,60
Foley memo on opening of hearing on
Transamerica before SEC 1/16/39
62,63,64
a) Fitts, Trial Examiner of SEC
(Foley memo) 1/18/39
65
3 Bank of America
361
Complaint in Bk. of America suit against
SEC: Foley memo 1/18/39
361: 67
a) Affidavits from Compt. of Cur.
to bolster SEC's answer to complaint
concerning accounting, procedures,
and practices, etc., discussed by
HMJr, Hanes, Foley, Duffield, and
Upham 1/19/39
360: 68
1) Upham's amended affidavit
(page 88) discussed by
Treas. group 1/19/39
77
4 Bank of America
Disclosure of info. contained in Treas.
361
Dept. files: SEC requests copies of
rules and regulations promulgated by
various Secys. 1/20/39
361: 94
a) Atty. Gen. asked for ruling
97
1) Foley memo on conf. with
Golden Bell (Dept. of
Justice) 1/21/39
143
2) Foley memo on past practices
in case of Compt. of Cur.
files 1/27/39
147
O'Donoghue (Judge) signs opinion 1/21/39 124,146,
157,167
Pacific Coast Mortgage Co.: Arrangement
between Bur. of Int. Rev. and SEC
concerning stockholders' list 1/23/39 145
10
Bank of America
361
Crowley (FDIC) sets forth "essence of his
position in an effort to assist in
solution" 1/31/39
361: 152
Giannini's proposed conf. with press
reported on by Gaston 2/10/39
164,166
Crowley, Jones, Delano, and Hanes discuss
current audit: Hanes memo 2/15/39
170
Transamerica consolidation plan transmitted
confidentially by Douglas through HMJr
/ 2/15/39
171
362
Book 362
Bank of America
Feb. 21 - May 20, 1939
Bank of America
362
Jones' letter to Giannini on steps necessary to
qualify for RFC loan 2/25/39
362: 1
a) Jones transmits relevant data to
Treas. 4/4/39
76,84
b) Comptroller's letter to HMJr
concerning RFC plan 4/4/39
80
c) Jones informs HMJr of Board's actual
recommendation to lend all or any
part of $25 million ***** 4/4/39
96
1) Duffield objects strenuously
to procedure followed 4/12/39 161
2) Giannini's comment on plan
4/16/39
184
Giannini practically commits himself to taking
initial steps of correction at 3/14/39 meeting -
additional capital to be acquired not later
than*6/30/39 3/9/39
6
* a) Giannini's letter to Compt. of
Cur.
362: 7,10
2 Bank of America
362
Regular dividend payment (19.2%) discussed
by HMJr, Hanes, Foley, Duffield, Delano,
Upham, and Murphy 3/15/39
362: 12
Duffield estimates in connection with
proposed preferred stock issue of
$30 million
3/16/39
30
a) Crowley's letter of comment thereon
4/4/39
74
1) Crowley adds certain
reservations 4/12/39
160
James Roosevelt attempts to arrange interview
for Mario Giannini with FDR:
a) HMJr-Foley conversation 3/21/39 34
b) HMJr-Douglas
"
35,41,44,
48
c) HMJr-LeHand conversation
40,46
Bank of America
362
Transamerica:
Hearing at SEC suspended 3/21/39 362: 51
a) Kannee-Hanes conversation:
Hanes to see Giannini at 4:15
3/21/39
52
b) Early-Hanes conversation
53
Resumption of hearings: Statement of
Rogge (Asst. Gen. Counsel, Dept. of
Justice) 3/29/39
70
Conf.; present: Mario Giannini, Hanes, and
Foley 3/22/39
54
James Roosevelt-Hanes conversation reported
to HMJr (at Sea Island) 4/4/39
72
a) Joseph Schenck tax case also discussed
4 Bank of America
362
Time Trust: SEC proceedings against
4/5/39
362: 98
a) Foley memo thereon 4/7/39
127
SEC files complaint in District Court to
enjoin Mahaney, a former employee of SEC,
from disclosing confidential SEC info. and
to prevent continuance of employment of
Mahaney as atty. for Bank 4/7/39
129
Giannini's proposed letter to Compt.: To be
cleared with FDIC and FRB, following which
Hanes will make every effort to secure
Giannini's signature 4/7/39
131
a) FRB's letter of comment 4/13/39
164
1) (Over)
b) Crewley' 8 letter of comment 4/13/39 165-A
c) Giannini comments on his own proposed
letter to Compt. 4/17/39
186,190
1) Crowley's and FRB's comments
discussed by HMJr, Delano,
Hanes, and Foley 4/14/39
362: 177
5 Bank of America
362
SEC returns documents lent by Treas.
4/7/39
362: 136
Chronology (Sherbondy), 12/8/37-9/21/38
138
.
"
9/9/38-4/4/39
151
Richberg told by HMJr he does not "discuse
out of channels legal problems affecting
Dept." 4/11/38
155
Bank Holding Co. Legislation: Upham presses
for bill to be introduced by Glass
4/11/39
159
Comptroller's letter to Bank of America
summarizing examiner's criticisms and
commenting thereon 4/14/39
166
6
Bank of America
362
Court of Appeals decides that Treasury's
delivery to SEC of certain reports was
authorized and legal, etc.
5/8/39
360: 206
a) Wagner and Steagall (Chairmen of
Sen. and House Banking Committees)
asked to investigate by Giannini:
Foley memo 5/19/39
210
363
Book 363
Bank of America
May 21 - Sept. 20, 1939
Bank of America
363
Chronology (Hanes), 12/8/37--5/11/39
363: 1
Delano's resume to 5/24/39, and 4 alternatives
now facing Comptroller's office
33
a) Hanes favors "persuading Bank to
agree to increase capital, bringing
ratio to deposits up to 1-10" 6/1/39 32
b) Discussion of alternatives by HMJr,
Hanes, Duffield, Delano, and Upham
6/7/39
39
c) Robt. Hanes (about to become pres. of
ABA) wishes to withdraw from committee
reviewing case for Treas. 6/15/39
47
d) Discussion by HMJr, Hanes, Delano, Upham,
Tom K. Smith, Spencer, and Ottley 6/23/39 48
1) Report presented by Tom K. Smith, Spencer,
and Ottley discussed by HMJr, Hanes, Gaston,
Folev. 6/29/39 Duffield, Delano, and Upham
64
2
Bank of America
Folger reports after trip to Coast; present: 363
HMJr, Gaston, Foley, Duffield, Delano,
Upham, and Tietjens 7/12/39
363: 83,102
a) Giannini's telegram of protest
147,150,166
b) Second trip 7/27/39
152
Assets again reviewed by HMJr, Gaston, Duffield,
Foley, Delano, Upham, Folger, Crowley, Spencer,
and Ottley 7/14/39
113
a) Tom K. Smith told results of meeting 130
FDR-HMJr talk reported to Delano 7/14/39
137
Frank (SEC), HMJr, Foley, and Gaston discuss
developments: Gaston memo
7/14/39
139
Smith-Folger conversation 7/17/39
142
a) Smith endorses procedure outlined
by Folger
144,146
Bank of America
Examination report as of 7/21/39: Comptroller's 363
letter to directors discussed by Treas. group
and Tom K. Smith 7/31/39
363: 168
a) FDR recommends sending it by air mail
199
b) Bank of America's answer 8/5/39, 8/8/39..210
233,254
c) Jones (on Pacific Coast) told by Hanes
RFC will not be asked to make loan or
subscribe to stock until satisfactory
answer has been received to 7/31/39
letter
8/11/39
247
d) 3rd draft of Comptroller's letter 8/26/39 260
e) Actual letter
8/29/39
259
1) Bank of America's ans. 9/12/39
289
4 Bank of America
363
Self-insurance scheme of Bk. of America and
possible criminal implications reviewed by
Foley 8/11/39
363: 248
a) Case transmitted to Atty. Gen.
for advice 9/13/39
271,286,327
1) Murphy told by HMJr of his
complete satisfaction with
cooperation by Dept. of Justice
9/18/39
347
b) Copies sent to FDR, Irey, and Frank 293,315,
316
Delano (in Quebec) and Upham discuss procedure
to be recommended to HMJr 9/13/39
269
a) Delano favors proceeding on assumption of
ultimate citation to FRBd. under Sec. 30
and/or application of other sanctions
* 1) (Over)
* 1) Foley's recommended letter to
strengthen Sec. 30 case if and
when cited to FRBd. discussed by
HMr, Hanes, Tom K. Smith, Foley,
Tietjens, and Upham; Ottley and
Spencer to clear by 'phone
9/15/39
363: 282
5 Bank of America
363
Folger again being sent to Coast to ascertain
extent of cooperation by Bk. of America
9/14/39
363: 280
SEC: Rumored settlement reported to Frank
and by him to Foley 9/16/39
293
19.2% dividend declared by Bank of America
on 9/12/39, payable 9/30/39; Atty. Gen.
asked to review Comptroller's letter of
warning immediately 9/19/39
357
364
I
Book 364
Bank of America
Sept. 21 - Nov. 20, 1939
Bank of America
364
Rossetti, Victor: Hellman (Edward H.) character
sketch 9/2/39
364: 4
a) Irey memo concerning 9/26/39
18
Double procedure, i.e., removal of directors
or officers before Bd. of Govs. of Fed. Res.
System under Sec. 30 and termination of
insurance by FDIC outlined in Foley memo
9/22/39
8,119
Atty. Gen. transmits closing paragraph to
letter of warning, as suggested by Rogge
9/22/39
10
a) Delano (in Seattle) reaction to
(Upham memo) 9/26/39
16
b) Discussion by HMJr, Foley, Duffield,
and Upham 9/30/39
39
c) Atty. Gen. thanked 10/2/39
50
2 Bank of America
364
Upham memo transmitting last exam. and
expressing the interest of Folger and
himself in the "seeming intention of the
Bank to try to meet main asset criticisms
of the Comptroller's office" 9/29/39 364: 12
a) Upham's position, which HMJr considers
right-about-face, discussed by HMJr,
Foley, Duffield, and Upham 9/27/39
20
1) Upham's supplementary memo
9/27/39
19
a) Discussed by HMJr, Foley,
Duffield, and Upham
9/30/39
39
White (Herbert E.), only Sacramento rep. on
bd. of Transamerica Corp., announces
resignation 9/28/39
38
3 Bank of America
364
Comptroller's letter of warning 10/2/39 364: 52
a) Upham and HMJr determine to mail
letter since Hanes has not said
anything to HMJr about letter
getting him into trouble 10/2/39
80
b) Giannini (Mario) answer 10/10/39
111
SEC (Commissioner Healy)-Congressman Ford
(Los Angeles) correspondence concerning
proceedings 10/4/39
81
Mrs. FDR, James Roosevelt, and the two Gianninis
lunch together in San Francisco 10/7/39 110
Atty. Gen., Delano, and Foley discuss procedure
11/1/39
126,139
4 Bank of America
A.P. and L.M. Giannini plan to visit Wash.
364
on 11/12/39 and wish appts. made for review
of entire situation by FRB and FDIC
11/2/39
364: 137
Bank of America's "report of improvements"
as of 10/31/39 reported by R.G. Smith
(Exec. Vice-Pres.)
11/6/39
147
Bank of America's report on completed appraisals
of 123 properties occupied as banking premises
by Bank of America sent by A.P. Giannini
11/6/39
150
Conf.; present: HMJr, Hanes, Foley, Tietjens,
Sherbondy; Delano, Upham, Folger; Smith,
Ottley, and Spencer 11/8/39
151
Conf. in Delano's office: same group as above
together with Dean Landls (Foley memo) 11/8/39 163
5 Bank of America
Eccles (George) loan with Bank of America 364
for $20,000 secured by stock of First
Security Bank of Utah, N.A., and Utah-Idaho
Sugar Co. reported by Upham 11/14/39 364: 166
(See also Book 365, pages 23 and 145)
Gianninis and Collins confer with Hanes,
Delano, Foley, Folger, Mulroney, and
Tietjens 11/16/39, 11/17/39
167,195
a) Gianninis wish a Sec. 30 proceeding
promptly
b) Merchants Natl. Bk.: Giannini says
Bank was taken over on basis of
examiner's report and $35 million in
bas assets was found within first 6 mos.
c) "Chamber of Commerce" statement by
Giannini explained by Upham 11/17/39 191
d) (Over)
a) Hanes-Delano report on informal
conversations with Gianninis after
break-up of meeting: See Book 365, page 21
6 Bank of America
Conf. in Folger's office with Gianninis and 364
Collins; problems enumerated
364: 233
Natl. Bk. Examiner McLean's loan with Bank
of America explained 11/17/39
239
a) Relieved as examiner - 11/21/39:
See Book 365, pages 18 and 29
HMJr given resume of conferences with
Gianninis 11/17/39
240
365
Book 365
Bank of America
Nov. 21 - Dec. 31, 1939
Bank of America
Comptroller of Currency's resume of meetings
365
with the Gianninis discussed by HMJr, Foley,
Tietjens, Delano, Upham, and Hanes
11/21/39
365: 1
"Washington Bank Trends and Backgrounds*:
Excerpt concerning Giannini confs.
11/26/39
22
Future Treas. policy discussed by HMJr, Hanes,
Gaston, Delano, Upham, Foley, Tietjens,
Sherbondy, Greenbaum, and Hanes 11/28/39
30,73
a) Conversation with Dean Lloyd Garrison
(Univ. of Wisconsin)
78,90
b) Landis memo suggesting a course of
procedure
102
2 Bank of America
365
Resume of case for FDR 11/30/39
365: 107
Conf. of Treas. group; Compt. of Cur. group;
Crowley (FDIC); Landis (SEC); Greenbaum;
Garrison; Spencer, Ottley, and Smith
12/2/39
112
a) FDR informed of program as worked out
12/4/39
142
1) FDR-Crowley conversation
in which FDR indicates his concern
over Delano's weakness in this
connection; if necessary, FDR
himself will handle matter and
remove both Gianninis from active
management of Bank 12/5/39
144
3
Bank of America
Eccles-HMJr conversation in which Eccles
365
states his feeling that FRB has been
derelict in its duty discussed with Delano,
Crowley, Foley, Tictjens, and Folger
12/12/39
365: 146,305
a) Eccles' letter to Compt. discussed
by Treas. group
305,310,312,
317,322
Comptroller's letter to Giannini following
their request that further consideration
be given to the arguments and proposals
presented by them 12/12/39
157
a) Bank of America's answer refusing
to send copies of letter to Bd. of
Directors 1) (Over)
323
b) (Over)
1) Discussion of letter and
proposed ans. by Treas.
group, Compt. of Cur., and
Landis 12/28/39
365: 353
b) Copies sent to Secy. of Bd.
and Natl. Bk. Examiner 12/28/39 366,369
1) Secy. of Bd. asks that he be
made agent of Comptroller's
office to facilitate distribution
1/2/49: See Book 366, pagesl ,19
a) Discussion by Treas. group:
Book 366, page 4
b) Treas. answer: Book 366, page 3
c) Two copies delivered by Comptroller's
office to directors 1/4/40: Bk. 366, p. 29
& Dinctor Bocqueres's anount P51
25
4
Bank of America
Bank of America's letter to Compt. in reply 365
to Comptroller's letter of Oct. 2
12/12/39
365: 161,306
Gesell, Gary: HMJr contemplates using him
as counsel and drops in to TNEC hearing
to "look him over" 12/15/39
309,320
Bank of America's progress report on agreement
of 12/15/38 12/23/39
324
Bank's premises - appraisal of reported on
by bank examiner 12/28/39
329,338
366
Book 366
Bank of America
Jan. 1 - 20, 1940
Bank of America
FRB informed by Bk. of America of "hostile
366
attitude of Comptroller of Currency and
persecution they are now suffering" -
copy of letter transmitted to Compt.
1/3/40
366: 8,10
Seymour, Whitney: May be asked to represent
Treas. 1/4/40
26
Wright (Chief Natl. Bk. Examiner, 12th Fed. Res.
District) invited by Giannini to be present
at annual stockholders' meeting but declines
1/9/40
43,44
Newspapermen invited to meeting
46,56,140,173
Wright reports on annual stockholders' meeting
1/10/40
49
2 Bank of America
366
Bates, Henry M. (Dean of Law School, Univ. of Mich.):
Retained as hearing examiner 1/11/40 366: 53,69
Seymour, Whitney: Retained as special counsel
1/11/40
54
Order for hearing 1/12/40
71
Conversion into state system threatened by
L.M. Giannini 1/12/40
160,172,181
a) Comptroller's reply
159
Standard Gas & Electric: Info concerning
(Foley memo)
1/16/40
170,185
3 Bank of America
Wilson, E. W. (Supt. of Banks, Calif.):
366
Upham's report on
1/17/40
366: 174
Conf. with reps. of FRB, SEC, FDIC, and Treas.
1/18/40
176
a) Conversion into state system discussed
367
Book 367
Bank of America
Jan. 21 - Feb. 20, 1940
Bank of America
Transamerica application to FRB for voting
367
permit concerning stock of Bk. of America:
Chronology of action 1/20/40
367: 2
Conf. of reps. of Treas. and Comptroller's office
to discuss minimum program acceptable to
Compt. 1/22/40
367: 4,31
a) Discussion with HMJr 1/22/40
7
b) c) Draft 2 of program 1/22/40
39
d)
" " 3 "
"
1/25/40
4 "
"
44
Cushing & Cushing, of San Francisco, 1/29/40 to represent 56
Bank of America at hearing: Comptroller's office
informed
1/25/40
40,41,
Dividend policy criticised by J.F.T. O'Connor to 104
A.P. Giannini and Jesse Jones so informed
7/5/33
a) 1723/78 Copy of letter sent by O'Connor to Delano 42
* e) Draft 5 of program
367: 105
f) Additional drafts
148,153,
155,159
2 Bank of America
367
State Bank Conversion: L.M. Giannini asks FRB
concerning formalities involved 1/23/40 367: 48
a) Discussion of letter to FRB
by Treas. and Compt. of Cur. groups
* 1/29/40
59
Newspaper publicity in Calif. favoring Treas.
arranged 1/29/40
38,54
Hearing: Draft of proposed press release
1/30/40
98
Strategy prior to meeting with lawyers mapped
out by HMJr, Bell, Foley, and Schwarz
2/1/40
107
Strategy discussed with reps. of FRB, SEC, FDIC,
Compt., Greenbaum, Cohen, Garrison, Smith,
Folger, Ottley, and Seymour 2/2/40 116,131,164,
a) L.M. Giannini and Cushing
168,177,190
present at last 3 confs.
* 1) Michigan statute apparently
to be used as precedent
2) Combined report of condition of
Bank of America as of close of
business 12/30/39
367: 95
3) Proposed program of rehabilitation 96
3 Bank of America
367
Conf. between Cushing, Delano, and Seymour
2/6/40
367: 127
a) Cushing does not favor conversion
Newspaper publicity prior to hearing
discussed by Delano, Foley, Seymour,
and Schwarz 2/6/40
129
"American Banker" article
2/7/40
147
Giannini to present program to Bd. of
Directors with distinct understanding
that pending matters before SEC will
be disposed of at same time 2/20/40
192
Proposed Hearing: Cushing communicates to
Compt. refusal of Bk. of America to
participate before Dean Bates
2/14/40
195
a) Comptroller's answer
196
b) Ciannini's letter
197,199
1) (Ower)
1) Investment acct. of
Bk. of America in
Govts. and Tax-exempts,
12/31/31-12/31/39
368
Book 368
Bank of America
Feb. 21 - March 20, 1940
,
Bank of America
368
Conf.; present: HMJr, Bell, Seymour, Foley,
Sherbondy, Delano, Folger, and Mulroney
2/23/40, 2/26/40
368: 10,35
a) Program as submitted to Bank of America 2,6
b) Report as finally sent 2/23/40
24,83
1) Crowley approves 2/26/40
46
2) FRB's resolution 2/26/40
47
Conf.; present: Eccles, McKee, Dreibelbis (FRB);
Crowley (FDIC); Bell, Seymour, and Sherbandy
(Treas.); Delano, Upham, Folger, and Mulroney
(Comptroller's office) 2/23/40
22
a) Program as drafted by office of Compt.
and as drafted by FRB discussed
Timetrust, Inc.: SEC wins on every point at issue
in court order 2/24/40
23
2 Bank of America
Loans secured by stock of Transamerica
368
2/28/40
368: 56
Confs.; present: Bell, Eccles, McKee, Crowley,
Delano, Foley, L.M. Giannini, Cushing, and
Ferrari
2/28/40, 3/1/40
59,76
Key Pittman's letter to FDR suggesting that
controversy be referred to FRB for
adjudication
2/24/40
133
a) Suggested answer
154
Jones to be asked to do his part in a little
conf. at White House with HAJr, Eccles, and
Delano present, if HMJr has his way 3/6/40 139
a) HMJr's conversation with FDR
reported to Foley and Bell 3/8/40
159
B
Bank of America
368
Conf.; present: Bell, Eccles, McKee, Crowley,
Delano, and Foley 3/6/40
368: 145
a) Draft (page 148) discussed and
signed by Treas., Compt.'s office,
FDIC, and FRB; approval of Giannini
assured by Cushing
155,224
SEC-Transamerica to be settled before actual
acceptance by Gianninis 3/8/40
159
a) Treas. position discussed by HMJr,
Bell, Sullivan, Foley
160
1) Cushing told of Treas. position
by Bell and Foley
174
Bank's Premises: Vice Pres. Clark (FRB of San
Francisco) reports to McKee (Fed. Res. Bd.)
on steps taken to carry out Comptroller's
requirements 3/11/40
179
4 Bank of America
Public statement by L.M. Giannini prior to
368
obtaining commitment from RFC and clearing
with Compt.'s office: Delano advises against
3/13/40
368: 181
a) Discussed by HMJr, Bell, Sullivan,
and Foley.
186,200
b) Giannini's telegram advising of meeting
of Bd. of Directore to discuss
3/14/40
194
1) Delano's answer
193
2) Giannini reports on approval
of program by Bd. of Directors
212
Victory discussed by Treas. group and
Comptroller's group
3/15/40
213
a) Jones sent copy of Comptroller's
requirements; request that RFC make
$30 mil. available to Bk. included
220
369
Book 369
Bank of America
March 21, 1940 - Jan. 10, 1941
Bank of America
369
Seymour-HMJr letters after completion of case
(3/20/40)
369: 1,2
Crowley sent copies of minutes of bd. of
Bank of America and correspondence concerning
settlement 3/29/40
3
Compt. of Cur. told of RFC offer to Bank by
Bank itself 4/1/40
14
SEC granted use of "certain documents" in
connection with proceedings against
Transamerica, with understanding they are
4/8/40 "for confidential use and not for publication"
18
RFC's proposal to loan to one stockholder only
(Transamerica) protested by Bell and reported
to HMJr 4/11/40
19
a) HMJr consults Frank
21,33
b) . (Over)
b) HMJr-Jones conversations
369: 24,53
c) *reas. action discussed by HMJr,
Bell, Foley, and Upham
37
d) Conf. with Frank
45
2 Bank of America
Articles of association, Bk. of America,
369
re-drafted and sent to Compt. for
approval 4/19/40
369: 59,60,62
Recapitalization program discussed by
Smith and Collins (for the Bank), Mulroney,
Post, and Birge 4/30/40
64
Shareholders approve increase in capital stock
and amendment of articles of association
5/13/40
65,66
Public flotation of $30 mil. Bk. of America
preferred stock rescinded with view to
obtaining $30 mil. from RFC 5/29/40
67
$30 million received by Bk. from RFC 6/10/40 69,70
a) Release by Fed. Loan Agency 6/11/40
72
3 Bank of America
369
Metropolitan Water District of Southern Calif.
Colorado River Water Bonds: Reported sale
to Bk. of America by RFC of $20 million plus -
opinion rendered by legal staff of Comptroller's
office 6/13/40
369: 74,75
Report of condition of Bk. of America at close
of business June 8 and 10, 1940
76
Progress report of Bk. of America compliance
to date with Comptroller's requirements of
3/6/40 7/15/40, 11/1/40
82,152
Branches of Bank of America:
New branches frowned upon by HMJr, Bell,
Delano, and Upham 8/12/40
89
FDR quoted as having assured A.P. Giannini
that his requests for branch banks will
receive favorable consideration
106
*
* a) Jones reported as having told
HMJr that FDR told him (Jones)
to tell HMJr he wants branch
bank applications granted
10/30/40
369: 111
1) Discussion by HMJr,
Bell, Foley, and Delano
4 Bank of America
Branches of Bank of America (Continued):
369
Flynn discusses branches with HMJr
almost simultaneously with Jones'
conf.
10/30/40
a) Frank's right-about-face also
369: 122,125
discussed
Flynn told of HMJr's conversation with
FDR 10/31/40
148
Five formal and three informal applications
for branches of First Natl. Bk. of Portland,
Oregon (Transamerica owns ***** controlling
interest in bk.), reported by Delano to HMJr
10/31/40
150
5 Bank of America
Branches of Bk. of America (Continued):
369
Flynn tells HMJr FDR has told him (Flynn)
to tell HMJr to call Jones to tell
Giannini that branches will be re-discussed
after election 11/1/40
369: 160
a) Jones-HMJr conversation 11/2/40
162
b) Jones-Delano
"
11/2/40
163
Twenty-one branches requested by Bk. of
America 11/14/40
166,170
a) Discussion by Bell, Gaston, Foley,
Upham, Sherbondy, and O'Connell
12/13/40
172
6 Bank of America
369
ABA: Withdrawal of Russell C. Smith as
candidate for 2nd Vice-Pres. protested
by Giannini 9/25/40
369: 93
a) Delano and HMJr discuss
99
A.P. Giannini's talk with FDR as arrunged
by Jones discussed by HMJr and Frank
10/15/40
101
L.M. Giannini-Deleno conversation reported
to Bell 10/18/40
104
a) FDR quoted as having assured
A.P. Giannini that his requests
for branch banks will receive
favorable consideration
Hanes' right-about-face discussed by HMJr
and Frank 10/29/40
109
Calif. political actions of Giannini discussed
by Flynn and HMJr 10/30/40
122
7
Bank of America
Bank of America's endorsement of Willkie 369
as reported in newspapers 11/2/40 369: 164,165
SEC-Transamerica hearing: Refusal of
certain witnesses to testify reported
by Foley 12/18/40
181
Transamerica resume 12/18/40
182
Conf. in Sen. Glass' apartment; present:
HMJr, Delano, end Foley 12/19/40
191,202
1) Foley outline of situation
182,193
Bank's Premises: Proposal by Smith (for Bk.)
reported by Chief Natl. Bk. Examiner, Calif.,
to Comptroller's office 1/10/41
215
Bank of America
FDR asks FRB, FDIC, and Treas. to finish up
370
Bank of America case 2/7/41
370: 202
on also
371:55
2
Bank of America
389
Bond (Fiscal Asst. Secy. under Mellon) introduced
by Col. Donovan; inquires about additional
branches and whether or not he should take
a retainer in case 4/18/41
389: 381
a) Foley memo
4/18/41
406
Bank of America
409
Giannini (Mario) asks to see HMJr for first time
6/17/41
409: 163
6 119 141
Italian N9: internoti (in R freging under Mr. Insurance 411:47,49
hax a) Grm. later regatal to Dalams hight
40: 141
30 recting 6/18/41
+10:11
Savings counds conguration satisfactory 6/19/41
410:154
Bank of America
First Trust and Savings Bank, Pasadena, Calif.,
466
absorbed
11/28/41
4661 232
Bank of America
471
Banking facilities expansion in new defonse areas
in Calif. discussed by HMJr, Bell, Delano, Upham,
and Foley
12/10/41
471: 24,
53
Bank of America
Giannini asks McIntyre (White House) to arrange
510
for "courtesy" by Fed. banking agencies
3/21/42
510: 54
Bank of America
Lack of cooperation in sale of War Bonds
reported - Mrs. Forbush's mail report
534
5/29/42
534: 125
a) Regart, w 6/3/42
536:111
'14 A2
536:340,343
Bank of America
547
New branch for Los Angeles rejected for 3rd time
7/6/42
547. 140
Bank of America
"L.M." explains his part in investigation
552
7/21/42
552: 40
Bank of America
Olson (Gov. of California) and HMJr discuss
566
issuance of charter at present time
9/4/42
566: 320
Bank of America
See Jeidels, Otte
579
Bank of America
Fed. Res.-Giannini corres. concerning branches
at Temple City and Alhambra, Calif.
584
11/14/42
584: 84
a) Cogize to amg. of among "/19/42 586 246
Bank of America
Downey (Senator, Calif.) asks to discuss
597
branch bank situation with HMJr
12/17/42
597: 79
598:133
Bank of America
604
People's Bank, Lakewood Village, Calif.:
Application to absorb other banks discussed
in Fed. Res. System-Compt. of Cur. corres.
1/16/43
604: 130
f
Bank of America
Downey's Senator, Calif frice-IMJr conv.
636
concerning
EXXXXXX
636: 168
Bank of America report for Smith Committee
5/25/43
Bank of America
California now has 50 facilities in Army Posts,
718
Navy Yards, etc., of which B. of A. has 30;
discussion of situation by HMJr, Bell, Delane,
O'Connell, and Tietjens
4/7/44
718: 232
Bank of America
725
Branch bank at Sherman Oaks, Calif., discussed
in D.W. Bell's memo
4/29/44
725, 131
Bank of England
4
SEE Gold Stab
the 154 15
Bk. of Eng. and Bk. of France Special Accts.
See Fed. Res. Bk. of N.Y. (Books 310-316-A)
Bank. of England Notes (Counterfeit)
See U.K.
820
;
Bank of France
4
Sre Gold Stab
II 11,13, If
25, 28, 68
154, 157, 158
166,169, 209,
Bank Receivership
171
HMJr tells Foley he will not waste time working on
committee to investigate until FDR tells him
what future political policy will be
3/24/39
171: 36
HMJr-Jackson conversation 3/24/39
59
Bank for Reconstruction and Development of
657
United and Associated Nations
See Post-War Planning
Bank Supervision
See FDIC
118
Bankers (Independent) Assn.
See Pest-War Planning: Bretton Woods Conf.
825
Bankers (Independent) Ason.
See Pest-War Planning: Bretton Woods Cenf.
825
"
Bankers (Independent) Assn.
See Post-War Planning: Bretton Woods Cenf.
825
Bankers Assn., Texas
See Pest-War Plannings Bretton Woods Conf.
826
Bankers, N.Y.
See Post-War Planning: Brotten Woods Cenf.
834
Bankers' Trust Co.
See Financing, Govt.
69
Bankhead Cotton Bill
HMJr (in his own handwriting) advises FDR to get
1
Wallace's written endorsement before signing I: 50
I
Bank Timest Bill or Farm time Corporation Bill
SiE Farm Tread Bill
KIII 2
8.
Bankhead, John (Senator, La.)
See Agriculture, Dept. of
380
Bankhead, John (Senator, La.)
See Agriculture, Dept. of
380
Bankhead, John H. (Senator, Ala.)
450
Assures HMJr he has made no uncomplimentary remarks
about him 10/10/41
450: 54
a) HMJr-Milo Perkins conv.
212
b) HWr-Wallace conv.
214
Bankhead, John H. (Senator, A1a.)
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
632
See also Books 637
670
677
682
Bankhead bill
701
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
(4th War Loan Drive)
Banking
"Death sentence" bill and Eccles' advocacy
682
thereof discussed by HMJr, Bell, Delano,
and Tietjens 12/1/43
682: 49
a) HMJr's position is, since FDR
favors, he can do nothing without
further discussion with Prea.
51
Banking New bk. in Pontiac, Mich., discussed by HMJr, 114
Taylor, Unham, Murphy
3/11/38
114: 223
Banking
149
"Cut-back" System: History as prepared by Uphas
11/2/38
149: 186
1
Hanes memo on conf.; present: Hane s, Taylor, Oliphant,
Upham, Duffield, and Foley 11/3/38
205
Discussion between HMJr (at farm) and Treas. group
11/4/38
218
Banking
345
Transferring Checking Accts. of Banks to
Post Office (100% Reserve Plan) : Haas memo
1/6/41
345: 194
Banking
780
Revision of system urged by Cyrus Eaton in telegram
to FDR 10/9/44
780, 257
"Banking Act of 1935
7
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III 1321
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sub amin. a messinger - the . form later House time . smoth
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of joint assolutions sptuding timprary plan all kast no hfm advances 1/29 -
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6) Easly agrus mide Crowley.
Ranking Art 061935
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firm Jr panises to SUPPOR - nowt.
> Banking Act of 1935
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musting
2 an 6/20 HmJr regated to Janio, Eccles, Ganiley .
in couse.
O'Conner Had FDR still from letting naturatake
HmJr hills Gliphant to 100k Y posible jokes proviting
J.P. manager in to who issue business . shill not
amb under regulations of securities , Exch. Com. 421/55 es 180
"Banking Act, 1955
8
security hules writing scution diseased by group
in hules ssiy Codidgis office 7/1/25
VIII 4
Group again discusses simily indermiting section In
a) b) Codlige 1. says FDR "Bposes any medicating mades Lyburs by
his unless liability Tim bmith is mainl month privilys excluded &
c) HmSr smaglets that O'Connor, Kinnely - Coolidge Do
messary in consition mills section
Banking 2 Act, 1935
8
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hasings for chair 2 man + fast he can not stures to & 4
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year
Congrass Rasons for optn market opentions of also reporting bad to
for assi your is bal; 3 mussity primate
E) Amalt phones: Bill ngetal out by Smath Banking Corn. 1/2/25
HMIr Hm things our Banking Act new that it is
and of Camm. 7/3/95
VIII 15
"Bauking Act, 935
Him JA
will
8
a) sinu he has he is Trus. Trus has and whole load of
national frames when help " interformate of Fil.Ra.Bl.
1) themis country is riding for fall mile great hit , miss miseral
of ogending mmy
c) "b Bornt mail Transury to h sok goat sont must to hair
gmll time mm ml.A rabbi D 2 af hat
2) Therefor hoped Fl Read would h girm add pours ,
- - lu as a mmmtary under , so share migrosibility
& Banking Art, 1935
8
1) as new unditated Fed he Bl cun suggest - has no
f) many's four is stalitization feed - agens market
power to inform will on the backs of the munty
Comm. them kyt in line
g) Paghtsis if pment hill is with - 5 Gov.
Missum ofFd.Res. BANKS fin opmmarket 7, there will h continual
goco some chances are publi will them them mine than
nothing construct accomplished; if financial situation
many
Banking Agencies of Federal Govt.
48
Eccles discusses reorganization with Upham
12/11/36
48: 140-145
Banking Agencies (Federal)
Overlapping: Corres. between Eccles and FDR
1750
7/6/44
750, 299
Banking, Branch
See Branch Banking
655
Banking Facilities
619
Army and Navy Posts: Bell reports on
3/24/43
619: 4
a) Bell memo
3/24/43
66
Banking Facilities
Army and Navy Fests: Bell reports 235 facilities
713
now established; private plant facilities
also discussed by Treas. group
3/24/44
713: 260
FACILITY
Morgenthau, Henry, III :
Pre Project of money by his troop with the Sext.
we Treasure 715
at 4% raphes than invulument in WeiBonls
doc. by HmJr with Bell 3/28/44
715:163
a) Bill mino
3/29/44 716:149
Banking Legislation
See also Lending Agencies, Interdepartmental Com. of
Banking Legislation
3
See Lending Agencies, Interdepartmental Com. of
HMJr suggests that Tom K. Smith be invited to
Wash. to help on banking legislation 1/18/35
3:176
Banking Bill Ligislation
4
Glass alvise HmJr "not to defend having We bohad III 109
Grandwise: hills # Ir "Rue funcial man hadfor bes
not what hill
IV 110
Hms. talls FDR Glass told him Pre . mo mly
for F.D.A.C. - FDR yplains 3/18/25
intensted in a mified tank your. plan
IV 114
Banking Bill, 1935 Legislation
5
also angms, statements brfore
4 91+
Bulkly 7 asks Hw HmJr Jr about Title 2 - dow TRAMY 7
supped ). Hm Jr. says no - shows him new soraft
mg confidentially 5/28/35
IV 183
'Banking ligis lation
6
Discussim of 6/13/25
VI 61
a)HmJr % nfn to fact teal-mins Here is ald'l liquisting
Banking Ant f1933) will 8 into affect
socallid Blan of degoit insurance (god af
Second muting. P.m.f 6/16/25
VI 63
<) 4000 Growley hanks bays he is mid about posibility of losing
structure . the affact on the fund , the handing
b) a Connet themis FDSL is in jaw . nº chama of Banking
of the muntry
8.)) of 1935 him enacted by 6/30
Banking legislation
6
c) HW If thinks of new Lill is not paul + - purment
plan of deposit ins. met go into 'ffect % - hears should
be - joint statement for Fil. Res. FDIC, Imphollus
purhage RFC -stourholdes in many of here banks
d) market Hm Jr quotes Two K smith of will to Upon
c) HMJA themis FDR, Eals. he should 856 Senetor Glass
Banking Bill can h passed sudily"
Com. of 6 mmha of Fil.Ras. Bad - 5 agns Gov. 1935
home aming; if Ecclus among class them E. and stay at
"Banking logislation
6
f Tm K. smith she. joins group says he if
an agreement can h nachel consuming 6.5
Cm. - - 25% try m Trgosit - they -
gt Bluxing Bill passel
D HmJr kast themis it his dut 1. as find officer tuxe that at
of insurance 2 mis. notice in h 71 sent to all benefica concerning possibility
h) HmJr phnes FDA who agree to L-4 open market
he has in writing MAIFDR will accept 8-5 Com.
Cum. w not a 6-5 Com. ; Trm K mills objects i Eulu says
Banking
6
i) from X smith Alls Hm m Jr Am. Bauken Assn stick for
6-5 multipleship of you Market Com. 6/14/05
# 16
not
Appt. will She. Discass U. Fistcher, chairman of
Banking, hurney Com. anamyed by F.D.R.
FRIER H mair, Cool.dge, West, hy have j Scootor a yours great "/wh II n
tal
1. Fisher + Paying deglare delay in Glass's subcom,
action. think issume of publicity statement mind for
catted to phne . told by Elliott Thuston
Banking
6
Fsl.Res. statement Bd., insessim, to had vote marriamely against
Hm Jp
public
has hils E. w/s statement will h used if if
w' Cornor' (Tiliphne communition # 15+)
to h are by Sing of Trus.
II 80
also limins Fil Res Bl musting to talk x HW Jr.
crowls to haves thinks , bank statument deposites. inaforable ; may h upsetting
2. sup Fed. Mar Bd., FDAC Compholler will her
anothers joint misting
Barking
6
HMJ, avs O'lmnor when Smater Byrnes sugg. Sky
staging on Fd Res Bl. Compholler gerry off .HmJr
state bokes stayed of bolls mut off
VI 82
Copy of progred statement
VI 83
45
Bauking Legis lation
Atlumch (Hm3r. Eccles, Rauson, Taylor 4 hyhaw) Ealw
says he has tild FOR of wish that hc(Eccles). AmJr
would Risum possibilities for 1937 session of longnow "h7/06
45: 136-140 45: 136-140
48
Banking logislation
Conformer : HmJr, kieles, Jmr, lowley, O'Connor,
Tay L, Bcll, hyhan
(hphane memo)
12h&136
48:161-166
Glass advises HmJr that Presidents Adentory Com. 000
Banking Leg. should take tormal action against; 12/17/36
minus HmSr to match Ealu volud must to
about frentions afoblem of Cout Agencies
3.4 255-259,
Banking Legislation
51
Conf. in HMJr's office to discuse "Bell-Upham
bill" (putting up Govt. bonds as collateral
for Federal notes) 1/5/37
51: 31-47
a) HMJr has promised Glass not to sponsor
any banking legislation without first
seeing him; therefore decides to explain
to the Senator
b) Eccles will accompany HMJr if necessary
but does not really want to
1) Group feels HMJr is "carrying the ball"
K
because of Glass's dislike of Eccles
c) HMJr talks to Eccles
1) Eccles suggests that HMJr say to Glass
entire Fed. Res. Bd. wanta this, not
just Eccles
2 Banking Legislation
51
At lunch, HMJr, Eccles, Ransom, Taylor, and Upham
discuss joint HMJr-Eccles visit to Glass
1/5/30
51: 51-54
a) Glass agrees that the extension
desired by Ecclea may be introduced
in bill
b) HMJr comments on fact that ticker
reported his visit to Glass but
did not mention Eccles
84
c) HMJr explains to Jesse Jones 1/5/37
78-25
1) HMJr quotes FDR: "Jesse Jones,
Eccles, and you to see Joe Robinson
and find out how to handle problem"
3 Banking Legislation
c)
5
1)
a) nobinson informs HMJr conf. in his office
is arranged for 1/7/37a at 10:30 A.M. 51:
110-112
1) HMJr BO informs Jesse Jones
113-114
2) HMJr and Jesse Jones discuss
results of conference; Jones
thinks extension for 2½ years
very good
117-121
3) Resume of conference
123-124
Extension of S.F. discussed by Vandenberg
and HMJr 1/11/37
210-214
L Banking Legislation
meeting of the committee; present: HMJr, O'Connor,
Crowley, Eccles, Bell, Jones, and Upham 1/12/37
51: 233-265
ε) Crowley wants nothing to interfere with
powers of FDIC to liquidate closed banks;
this agreement between O'Connor and FDIC
b) HMJr: "If Congress is to give authority
to issue rules and regulations, this
authority should be given to Secy. of Treas."
c) Office of Comptroller of Currenty: HMJr
thinks it should either be definitely in
the Treas. or definitely out
d) J.F.T. O'Connor raises point of "an
irritating little situation - credit unions
in District of Columbia" (Federal ones
under supervision of Farm Credit Admn.)
5 Banking Legislation
Meeting
51
e) Lccles wishes offices of honorary chairman
and paid Fed. Res. agent kept separate
f) Final decision is no banking legislation
is to be proposed for 60 days (March 1)
E) HMJr reports meeting to Glass.Xxxxxxxxxxx
364-265,
See legislation recommended by Comptroller of
365-368
Currency in annual report for yr. ending
10/31/35;.Crowley's statements; lists of
amendments to the laws affecting Fed. Res.
System
51: 275-302
Banking Legislation
52
J.F.T. O'Connor informs HMJr that Congressman
Goldsborough, of Banking and Currency Committee,
has told him that both bills to be submitted
by C of C will go to District Committeeand
not to Banking Sand Currency Committee 1/16/37
52: 1
Banking Legislation
74
Taylor reports on meeting with FDR 6/28/37
74: 117
Banking Legislation
103
Conf.; present: MJr, Taylor, Eccles, Jones,
Crowley, Prentise (Deputy Comptroller, Currency),
Hamilton (Gen. Counsel, RFC) and Upham
12/21/37
103: 220
Banking Legislation
Bill "making it illegal for holding cos. to 105 own
bk. stocks" discussed by HMJr and Glass on
Glass'jbirthday 1/4/38
105: 78
HMJr tells O'Conner FDR is enthusiastic;
asks O'Connor, Gaston, Jones, Becles, and Crowley
to work together 1/10/38
317
Banking Legislation
106
In connection with holding companies' ownership of
bk. stock, HMJr, at Sea Island, asks (1) Gaston
to keep track of Calif. newspapers and (2) Upham
to 1/20/38 prepare treatise giving his position on subject
a) Upham memorandum
106: 203
277
Legislation discussed by FDR and HMJr 1/24/38 274
Patman discusses with HMJr his holding CO.
bill - 1/25/38
316
Banking Legislation representing Marine Midland Bk.,
See Holding Cos
Seligmania (Dustace) of Sullivan and Cromwell,
confere with HMJr 1/26/38
107: 59
a) Anxious that legislation may not affect
bk. holding COS. operating solely will thin
state limits
HMJr's letter to FDR 1/27/38
132
a) Suggested that FDR see Glass -
HMJr to be present
Upham memo to HMJT in connection with
Eccles visit to FDR suggesting that HMJr
make no counter proposal 1/27/38
150
Upham reports on visit from Reichert (former
Bk. Commissioner of Mich.) 1/23/38
a) Weleomes legislation at this time
188
breaking up holding COB.
107
2 Banking Legislation.
Proposed FDR message to Congress
107: 193
107
Banking Legislation
108
Upham memo "for and against bank holding cos.
2/7/38
108: 381
Banking Legislation
109
Seligman (Eustace) memo on branch banking under
the law in N.Y. State 2/9/38
109: 176
Jesse Jones confers with HMJr concerning
banking conditions; also present: Taylor
and Bell
2/10/38
244
Banking Legislation
112
Sen.Glass letter (strictly personal) explaining necessity
for speed if problem is to be handled at this
session of Congress 2/23/38
112: 6
a) Copy of proposed bill comprehending
all insured bks., attached
HMJr reports to Sen. Glaes on plan suggested
by FDR: message just before adjournment of
Congress,suggesting Joint Com.to study matter
2/25/38
231
a) Glass does not approve
b) HMJr will see FDR again
Banking Legislation
113
FDR and the Sen. Glass confer concerning Glass
proposed bill in light of Glass' contemplated
Mediterranean cruise
3/2/38
113: 89,
97
a) Adams (Sen., Col.) will handle in
Glass' absence
Banking Legislation
114
on 2/15,
Crowley (FDIC) advises Central Bk., Oakland, Calif.,/ /
application for establishment of branch banks
will be considered after determination of new
policy; HMJr now asks Crowley if pataych policy
has been changed 3/8/38
114: 42
Group meeting in bd. room of RFC; reps. present
from Treas., Comptroller of Currency, Fed. Res.,
and RFC
3/10/38
186
a) Draft of proposed statement of bk. holding cos.
to be included in FDR's message on monopolies,
considered
Monopolies- Bumsing Legislation
Treas. inf orms FDR Oliphant's suggestions
115
for proposed message have been transmitted
to Justice Dept.: draft includes recommendations
of Interd rtmental rtme Com. on Banking on
subject of bk. holding COB. [3/26/38] 115: 112
Conf. regarding bk. holding CO 00. legislation";
present: HMJr, Taylor, Upham, Gaston, Foley,
# See also managolies
Diggs, Rensom, Jone s, and Crowley
3/17/38
256
a) Revised draft of proposed message
which Jesse Jones will submit and
which is satisfectory to Fed. Res. Bd.,
RFC, and Comptroller of Currency,
provided FDR is made aware that last
paragraph will raise brench banking question
3/16/38
280
2 Banking Legislation
115
Ransom sends HMJr copies of material prepared
in connection with discussion of bk. holding
cos.
3/17/38
115: 291
Recommendations transmitted to FDR by HMJr
3/17/38
293
Banking Legislation
See Berle, Adolnh
118
Banking Legislation
Fed. Home Loan Bk. Bd.: Conf.: present: HMJr, 119
Taylor, Bell. Foley, Murphy, Fahey, Webb.
Delano, and Russell
4/18/38
119: 222
a) Bd. memo
242
Banking Legislation
Fed. Home Loan Bk. Bd.:
120
Taylor memo giving reasons for Treas.' continued
disapproval of proposed legislation extending
scope of operations
120: 55
HMJr's letter to Fahey
4/20/38
54
1
Banking Legislation
Eccles' bank plan: Gaston memo on questioning by
154
Mr Mike Flynn, etc.
12/5/38
154: 258
Banking Legislation
155
Gaston memo on Eccles plan as presented to FDR
12/8/38
155: 81
Banking Legislation
156
HMJr thinks Treas. should "sit tight" until after
SEC starts hearings 12/14/38
156: 79
,
Banking Legislation
157
HMJr calls on Carter Glass suggesting no legislation
until February-efter the public has been informed
on Transamerica through SEC hearings
a) Telephone conversation with Glass
12/19/38
157: 63,243
b) Discussion with 9:30 group 12/19/38
89
Ecolu progosil paragraph F FDRs message 11/22/05 38
p.281A
Banking Legislation
158
Foley comment on Eccles' paragraph proposed for
FDR's message which spparently recommends
revocation of bank holiday proclamations
12/30/38
158: 202
Banking Legislation
162
Glass bill on bank holding companies discussed by
Crowley and HMJr 1/25/39
162:- 208
a) HMJr discusses bill with Douglas and tells
him of visit paid by Ronald Ransom and
McKee to Glass 1/31/39
326
Benking Legislation
168
Trust Indenture Bill (proposed) - conf. on
3/6/39
168: 45
present: HMJr, Hames, Duffield, Foley,
and Tietjens; Delano and Upham
a) Report for Wagner (Chairman,
Committee on Banking / Currency)
attached
55
Banking Legislation
and 178
Brown bill: "To transfer bank examimation/supervision
functions to FDIC" - Foley memo advising that
Treas. oppose 4/12/39
178: 25
Meeting of Interdepartmental Banking Com. to
consider Brown bill 4/13/39
a) Henry Murphy (Div. of Research and Statistics) 270
memo: "Bank-supervisory and Rest monetary
functions of Fed. Govt." 4/12/39
301
Banking Legialation
Committee
180
Amn. Bankers Assn. $ m. confers with HMJr;
fear bearings on Brown bill at this time will
result in general unsettled discussion
4/18/39
180: 191
Banking Legi slation
181
Resume of all pending (4/21/39)
181: 307
Banking Legislation
187
Conf.; present: HMJr, McReynolds, Duffield, Foley,
Gaston, Hanes, Bartelt, Delano, Upham
5/2/39
187: 176
a) Copy of proposed letter (report
on Brown **)ax 'sent to Jones, Crowley,
Eccles, Ransom, Hanes, Bell, Foley, and
Delano for comment
183
Banking Legislation
HMJr asks Farley to talk with Senators Brown,
188
Miller, and Adams (of Subcom. of Banking and
Currency Com.) concerning pending legislation
to extend certain of the existing monetary powers
for two yrs. 5/4/39
188: 15
a) Telephone conversation
40
Banking Legislation
92
Hardy (Brookings), Williams, Stewart, and Viner
to study for the Treas. 5/31/39
192: 227
Banking Legislation
Treas. letter to Sen. Wagner (N.Y.) expressing
193
Treas. Dept.'s views with regard to S. 2150
. ***** with reference to interlocking bank
directorates, known as the Clayton Act"
6/1/39
193: 35
Banking Legislation
Wagner questionnaire:
242
Ransom asks HMJr if Stewart may look over
material now assembled and ready for
consideration by Bd. members, presidents
of Fed. Res. Bks., and members of Advisory
Council 2/23/40
242: 223
Banking Legislation
259
Jones, Jesse: Amendatory legislation proposed by:
Foley memo
5/3/40
259: 338
me
Banking Legislation
HMJr and Delano consult over HMJr's proposed
260
statement on any new legislation
5/9/40
260: 372
1
Banking Legislation
Ralayx
375
Currie memo on Eccles' attitude returned to
White House 2/25/41
375: 247
Banking Services, Fed. Govt.
321
See Financing, Govt.
Banking Study
206
HMJr and Hanes discuss: HMJr thinks only idea isto
take away as much as possible from Treas.;
Hanes offers to talk to Byrnes 8/1/39
206: 2
Bankruptoy
Sabath bill: "An act to establish a uniform system.
of bankruptcy throughout the U.S." introduced
5/11/37
a) HMJr discusses with Landis 5/20/37
69: 137,142
Bankruptcy
70
Sabath bill: "An act to establish a uniform system
of bankruptcy throughout the U.S."
a) HMJr-Sabath telephone conversation
5/26/37
70: 84
LE
Sufferm
171
HMJr discusses the politics involved at group
Bankruptcy Act
Banks
Examination covers segregation of securities hels55
by State banks in trust from bank's own assets
Buffington memo
7/29/42
555, 48
Banks
See Revenue Revision
723
9
Banks
832,
See Taxation
<
Banks, Army
D.W. Bell recommends branches of Am. banks
7.44
behind the lines - discussion by 9.30 group
6/16/44
7441 47
)
Banks, Commercial
637
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
Banks (Commercial)
745
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
(Redemptions)
2
C
Banks (Country)
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
602
Banks, Country
See ABA
623
1
Banks, Savings
623
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds (2nd War Loan)
Banning, Paul
396
See Appts. and Resignations
7
Banque Francaise Italienne pour l'Amerique du Sud
274
See War Conditions: France
Banque Francaise Italienne
See War Conditions: Foreign Funds Control
275
Banque 3. E. Charles and Cie.
807
See Foreign Funds Control: Gould, Mrs. Frank Jay
Banque Worms
See France
479
Banque Worms
See Foreign Funds Control
511
Bank Worms
See Military Reports
569
Banyas, Lawrence
See Appts. and Resignations
388
6
Baradel, Joseph R. (Int. Rev. Agent in Chg., Newark, N.J.)
See Appts. and resignations
See Books 55
56
59
Baradel, Joseph R. (Int. Rev. Agent in Chg., Newark, N.J.)
See Book 55, pages 29,86,225,227
Bee Appts. and Resignations
56
Barbi, E.W. (Customs Agent in Charge ,Lin)
SEE 1 nrestigations -Traning pusmel
10
Barber, "Red"
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
571
Barclay's Bank
See War Conditions: Foreign Funds Control
282
Barker, Mr. (White House Guard)
See Employee Relations, Treas.
820
]
1
...
Barkley, Alben W. (Senator, Ky.)
See Revenue Revision
578
Barkley, Alben W. (Senator, Ky.)
See Pest-War Planning: Currency Stabilization
740
(Internatl. Conf.)
Barkley Trust Indenture Bill
168'
See Banking Legislation
Barlow, Lester P.
400
Foley memo on litigation 5/20/41
400: 131
Barlow, Lester P.
415
$300,000 claim against U.S. discussed in Treas.
release
6/27/41
415: 212
Barnard, Chester I.
See Appts. and Resignations
442
See also Book 470
Barnard, Chester I.
See Social Security for memo m ampulsory $ 450
plans
1
Barnard, Chester I.
463
FBI investigation discussed in Gaston memo
11/18/41
463: 105
Barnard, Chester I.
Dwight Davis and HMJr discuss
4/3/42
513: 56
513
Barnard, Chester I.
524
President of USO: Thanks HMJr for congratulations
5/6/42
524, XXXXX
217
Barnes, Wm. T.
See Deferments, Military
572
Barrick, Reuben K.
See Deferments, Military
772
/
Barry, William B. (Congressman, NY)
831
Post-War Planning: Bretton Woods 831: 85
Bartelt, Edward F.
607
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
in
Bartelt, Edward F.
-1. 1 625
See Financing, Govt.1 War Savings Bonds (2nd War Loan
Drive)
12
Bartelt, Edward P.
See War Dept.
See Books 630
632
1
Barteit, Edward 7.
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bends
639
(Organization Plans)
Barteit, Edward F.
See Financing, Govt.: War Savings Bonds
648
(Payrell Savings Plan)
Bartelt, E. F.
See Treas. Dept.: Fiscal Asst. Secy.
812
:
Bartelt, Edward F.
See Treas. Dept.: Fiscal Asst. Secy.
824
Barter
See China
144
# Germany