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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJuly 31, 1980

Birthday of a famous boy wizard from Hogwarts. Wells Fargo had its very own Harry Potter, who handled business for Wells Fargo international customers between Europe and New York.
Business card type reads Harry P. Potter in center, with general European and import agent title Wells Fargo & Co's Express, 51 Broadway New York below. Additional type lists further associations with Erie Railroad, Erie Despatch, Interstate Despatch Commercial Express in lower left. Card is printed on yellowed antique paper with several ink stains.

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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