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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 HistorySeptember 18, 1979

Customers lined up to get their own adorable Crocker Spaniel at Crocker National Bank. Introduced the day before, the plush dog became Crocker’s mascot and one of its most popular giveaways.

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Colored ad with a drawing of a golden plush toy dog with a name tag: Crocker Spaniel. The dog stands in the grass in front of the side of a house with wooden roof tiles and white walls made to look like a dog house. Copy reads Get me free with a $300 savings deposit. Take home a Crocker Spaniel. One per account, while the litter lasts.

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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