Banking Act of 1935

File — Box: 13

Identifier: III

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Drafts, testimonies, and correspondence concerning the Banking Bill of 1935. Passage of the bill changed the name and structure of the Federal Reserve system and centralized its power in Washington, D.C., removing it from the control of the Federal Reserve Banks. Eccles believed the act, for which he was chiefly responsible, was his major accomplishment in Washington.

Dates

1910-1985

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.