Mt. Solon Bank, Inc. minute book

Access and use

Location of collection:
James Madison University
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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POC: Tiffany Cole
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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Mt. Solon Bank, Inc. Minute Book, 1909-1923, SC 0373, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 cubic feet 1 ledger
Creator:
Mt. Solon Bank, Inc. (Va.), Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, and Derrer, Larry, 1944-2022
Abstract:
One bound volume of meeting minutes for the Mt. Solon Bank, Inc.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Mt. Solon Bank, Inc. Minute Book, 1909-1923, SC 0373, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

One bound volume of meeting minutes for the Mt. Solon Bank, Inc. The minutes are first recorded with the establishment of the bank on October 14, 1909 through October 24, 1923. Includes original bylaws (pages 7-18) adopted on September 1, 1910. Audits by the examining committee and other notes are tipped-in or laid-in throughout.

Biographical / historical:

The Mt. Solon Bank, Inc. was established in 1909 with local residents as early investors. The bank was robbed in January 1931 when robbers detonated a bomb and stole $2,500.00. The original bank building is located in the center of Mt. Solon along VA-731/Natural Chimneys Road.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at Jeffrey S. Evans Associates' Americana Auction on March 22, 2024.
Custodial history:

From the estate of Larry Derrer, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard