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Richard R. Wright, Sr., 1902
Richard R. "Major" Wright, Sr (1853-1947) became a leader in African-American education in Georgia, founding Ware High School in Atlanta, the first public school in the state to permit Black enrollment, and serving as president of the Georgia State…
"Negro Banks Great Help to Business Man," Philadelphia Tribune, March 28, 1929.
This is a newspaper clipping about how Citizens and Southern Bank and Trust Company has helped businesses in Philadelphia. The article rallies for a collective effort in helping businesses succeed and urges readers to open accounts with the bank.
George W. Mitchell Building and Loan Association Has Full Time Office
The article discusses the establishment and open of the George W. Mitchell Building and Loan Association, which was created to honor Mr. Mitchell's legacy. Mitchell was the pioneer of the building and loan associations in Philadelphia. George W.…
The Citizens' and Southern Banking Company
The Citizens' and Southern Banking Company offers "Security! Service! Conservatism! Courtesy!" and is "the backbone of a great institution." This large advertisement for the bank tells the story of R.R. Wright Jr.'s migration North to Philadelphia…
Check, The People's Savings Bank (front)
A check from The People's Savings Bank of Philadelphia, to the order of John Asbury for $17.
"Citizens' & Southern Banking Company: Philadelphia's Progressive Financial Institution"
The Philadelphia Tribune's photo supplement featuresCitizens' & Southern Banking Company, claiming it as the most "Progressive Financial Institution" and the "Finest Bank Building of the Race in the North." The pictorial features the president of…
Invitation to join The Citizens' and Southern Banking Co.
Invitation from The Citizens' and Southern (C & S) Banking Company in Philadelphia to begin banking with them. Detailed description of some banking regulations as well as advice to save money in order to buy a home. C & S originally was headquartered…
Citizens' and Southern Bank and Trust Co.
Board members of the Citizens & Southern Bank, including James Irvin, Major R. R. Wright Sr, Harriet Lemon, W.C Williamson, D.H Sims, Emanuel C. Wright, Walter C. Beckett, William Newman, and R.R Wright Jr.
Citizens' and Southern Bank and Trust Company Officers
A photo of officers from Citizens' and Southern Bank and Trust Company, created and led by R.R. Wright, Jr. Wright moved to Philadelphia in 1921 and opened Citizens and Southern in September of 1920 at 1849 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By 1922,…
Richard R. Wright, Jr.
A photograph of Bishop R.R. Wright, Jr. an African American reverend, as well as a banking entrepreneur, an educator, a college president, a politician, and a civil rights advocate.
Flyer, Douglass Building and Loan Association (front page)
The front page of a flyer for the Douglass Building and Loan Association advertising the start of a new series on June 2, 1920 and meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. Building and Loan Associations are depository financial institutions…
SJM Brock Building and Loan Association invitation to join (side 2)
Side two of an invitation from SJM Brock Building and Loan Association to invest in shares. This document lists the names of the president of the bank in 1920, Arthur J. King, the vice president, Alonzo Taylor, the secretary, James A. Creditt, the…
SJM Brock Building and Loan Association invitation to join (side 1)
Side one of an invitation from the SJM Brock Building and Loan Association to invest in shares for an entrance fee of twenty-five cents per share and monthly payments of one-dollar per share. The invitation provides information on borrowing from your…