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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJune 12, 1901

The University of California in Berkeley sent thirteen students their prized diplomas, delivered courtesy of Wells Fargo. Colorful revenue stamps represent a federal tax levied on certain documents to fund the Spanish-American War.
Yellow freight receipt dated June 12, 1901 at Berkeley, California. Handwritten entry received from Recorder of the University of California 13 rolls said to contain diplomas, value not given. Addressed various names and destinations. Small print paragraph detailing conditions of the receipt for shipping and liability by the company. Signed by Wells Fargo employee, illegible. One blue and six red tax revenue stamps affixed in row at top of document.

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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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