First National Bank - Joplin, MO

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: national
Bank ID: 3841
Charter Number: 3841
Start Date: November 14, 1921
Location: Joplin, Missouri (37.084, -94.513)

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Short Digest: c4b09599

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Article (Norwich Bulletin, 1921-11-14) reports directors of the First National Bank of Joplin announced the bank would be closed following the suicide of Amos Gipson, president. OCR errors corrected (e.g., punctuation and spacing). No mention of a depositor run; closure appears permanent.

Events (3)

1. February 2, 1888 Chartered

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2. November 14, 1921 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Bank closed by directors after the suicide of its president, Amos Gipson, prompting suspension of operations.
Newspaper Excerpt: Directors of the First National bank of are Joplin, (Mo..) announced that bank would ha be closed. on account of the suicide at a deMexico City hotel of Amos Gipson, president.
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3. February 14, 1923 Voluntary Liquidation

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Newspaper Articles (1)

1. November 14, 1921 Norwich Bulletin Norwich, CT

Article from Norwich Bulletin, November 14, 1921

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Article Text

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