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William Leidesdorff
A part time interpreter at the Wells Fargo History Museum in Old Sacramento, Zara Carter is a full time mom to 3 perfect children. One of her passions is telling Wells Fargo’s history to eager school...
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Juneteenth / Fathers Day
June 19th is the date we celebrate Juneteenth. The very next day is Fathers Day. This presents a major opportunity. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned they had...
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Port Chicago remembered
Last Saturday, July 17, an event was held at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial in Concord, Calif. The event marked the site’s dedication as the newest unit — the 392nd, to be exact — of...
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Spring is nigh
Pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training this week, which is good for baseball fans. It warms one to know that spring is near. It especially warms one when the winter has been...
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Gourds: Vehicles of transport
Sala Faruq works as a museum assistant at the Wells Fargo History Museum in Old Town San Diego. This is her second post on GBH. (CR) What is a vehicle? According to thefreedictionary.com, a vehicle is...
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Above. Beyond.
Watching the Fiesta Bowl last evening, I saw a commercial for the Lucasfilm feature Red Tails, coming to theaters January 20th. (Here’s the official trailer.) The Tuskegee Airmen are an exciting and...
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Hey, check it out! George Lucas was on the “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” last night talking about his film Red Tails, which we discussed here last week: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs...
View ArticlePhilosopher King
This weekend we celebrate the life and achievements of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s my favorite weekend of the year! King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 on the strength of his non-violent...
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“Red Tails” premieres!
Today, the Lucasfilm feature Red Tails opens in theaters. I blogged about the film here and here, and it’s a significant chapter in history. And may I say, a pretty darn exciting chapter, too. Another...
View ArticleDon Cornelius, 1936-2012
I read that Don Cornelius died the other day. Cornelius gave us “Soul Train” (“The Hippest Trip in America”), the every-Saturday TV show that brought the latest and greatest in pop culture from 1970 to...
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Lieutenant Colonel James A. Walker
Wells Fargo is very proud that former team members were part of the (again-) famous Tuskegee Airmen. We have blogged about this several times. With the release of Red Tails a couple weeks ago, I told...
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Last outpost of the Buffalo Soldiers
The origin of the term “Buffalo Soldiers” has several versions. The term refers to the US Army’s African American cavalry units formed after the Civil War. More than likely, it originated with Native...
View ArticleBernard and Shirley Kinsey Collection
Beginning this month, Wells Fargo is sponsoring a national tour of “The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, Where Art and History Intersect.” This is a collection of art...
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High Point of history
This past fall, the staff of the Wells Fargo History Museum in Charlotte had the pleasure of visiting a few of our local North Carolina history museums to learn more about our state’s heritage. In...
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Pat Patterson
You may not know his name, but you’ve probably seen his face. His name is Robert “Pat” Patterson. His picture was in magazines and newspapers throughout the country as he sat patiently waiting to be...
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Pat Patterson (part 2)
Last week, I began the story of Robert “Pat” Patterson and his role in non-violent civil rights action in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sit-ins were held throughout the South, and the effort integrated...
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Pat Patterson (Part 3)
In this story of Pat Patterson—civil rights pioneer and Wells Fargo banker—I told in Part 1 and Part 2 about his role in the 1960 lunch counter sit-ins in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Sharon) In an...
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What is Juneteenth?
This year the nation celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863. The National Archives displayed the original document for public...
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Juneteenth 2014
Juneteenth celebration announcement, 1872 (Wells Fargo historical collections) Juneteenth 2014 is celebrated over several days this week, and in many places. Its anniversary date is June 19, 1865, when...
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African American History month
February is African American History Month and there are loads of activities and events. Each contributes to the larger purpose of celebrating the contributions of African Americans. But also...
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