History of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Historical Overview

A brief history of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, which was incorporated on May 18, 1914.

The Region

75th Anniversary

A special anniversary issue of The Region was part of a year-long celebration at the Minneapolis Fed marking the Federal Reserve System's 75th anniversary.

Included in the special issue are:

The Region, December 2005

Mr. Peyton's Bank
John N. Peyton headed the Minneapolis Federal Reserve during a turbulent period in history—through the Great Depression, a dramatic restructuring of the Federal Reserve System, the financial stresses of World War II and the postwar economic boom.

The Region, December 1997

Which of the Twin Cities?
Competition was intense between Minneapolis and St. Paul
for the Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank.

Reflections from History

Excerpts from Reflections from History: The Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, by Clarence W. Nelson, 1973

Oral Histories

In 1992, four past Minneapolis Fed presidents and the current president, Gary H. Stern, were asked to discuss the Minneapolis Fed past, present and future.

 

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