Banks and banking-Idaho-Orofino-History-Sources.

Records of a defunct bank, collected and administered by the Idaho Department of Finance for the liquidation of assets. Includes check register, creditors' claims, account book, ledger, and dividend accounts.

Collection consists of two letters concerning the possible establishment of a "First National Bank of Orofino, Idaho." The first letter, dated 10 October 1921, is from W. J. Fowler, deputy comptroller of the Treasury Department, to Senator William E. Borah. The letter explains why the request has been denied. The second letter, dated 8 November 1921, is from Senator Borah to I. R. Crow of Orofino, offering his further assistance with the matter.