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Innovation. It’s in our blood. It’s the enduring thread that runs through our history and continues to move us forward. As long as there are customers to be helped, we’ll keep at it. And keep sharing our stories here. Welcome.

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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJanuary 10, 1876

Wells Fargo and the local sheriff offered rewards for capture of convicted stage robber Richard Perkins, who escaped the Bakersfield, California, jail January 9th. A broken leg slowed Perkins down, and he was recaptured after several days on the run.

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Poster reading $300 Reward for the apprehension of Richard Perkins who broke jail on the night of the 9th of January 1876 at Bakersfield, Kern County, convicted of highway robbery. Dated Jan 10, 1876, signed W.H. Bower, Sheriff.

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Story

Equal parts innovation and endurance, we have a long history of helping customers do new and amazing things. You might say getting things done is our specialty.

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Resources

Our collection of artifacts and images document a great deal of America’s history and serve as valuable research material to historians and communities.

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A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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