1 Hibernia National Bank Collection RG 527 Louisiana State Museum Historical Center August 2013 Descriptive Summary Provenance: Gift from Capitol One Bank Title: Hibernia National Bank Collection Dates: 1870 - 2006 Abstract: This collection of Hibernia National Bank objects covers its rich history ranging from the time that it was established in New Orleans to when it was acquired by the Capitol One Bank, 1873- 2006. The collection contains photographs, newspaper clippings, staff memos, newsletter, and ledgers, along with original doorknobs, locks, mailboxes, stamps, and safety deposit key chains (located in SciTech). [Source: LSM acquisitions records]. Extent: 26 boxes Accession: 2008.075.05.001-.114; 2012.055.001-.1669 ______________________________________________________________________ Biographical / Historical Note Hibernia National Bank was founded in 1870 as a personal banking and commercial lending institution headquartered in NEW Orleans, LA. It was the largest and oldest bank headquartered in Louisiana, with other locations in Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. In March 2005, it was announced that the Capitol One Financial Corporation would be acquiring Hibernia National Bank for $5.3 billion. The acquisition was set to close in September; however, just a few days before the deal was to be completed, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans – Hibernia’s headquarters and biggest market. Capital One later agreed to acquire Hibernia at a lower price (approximately $5.0 billion), reflecting Hibernia’s lower value The bank became a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation in November 2005, and is now known as Bank South within Capital One. Capital One replaced the Hibernia name and brand with its own on April 24, 2006. [Source: LSM acquisitions records]. ________________________________________________________________________ Scope and Content Subjects Hibernia/Capitol One Merger The Hibernia Rabbit Magazine Hurricane Katrina The Tower Magazine Hibernia building construction Hibernia Annual Reports 1 2 ______________________________________________________________________ Access of Use Restrictions Access Collection is open for research ___________________ __________________________________________ Related or Separated Materials Book, account book from Hibernia Bank, issued to J[oseph] C. Morris, June 20, 1876 – Sept. 6, 1877 (acc. # 1999.077). Location: Historical Center, RG 68, 3-264. Manuscript, paper and ink, survey of 8 squares ground fronting on both sides of James Street from Broad Street to the line of Rickerville (acc. # T0055.1997.0410). Location: Historical Center 3-253, flat file 02, case 2, drawer 2. Book, Banks, 16 pages, paperback (acc. # Q 28833 B2). Location: LSM Legacy Location, 03-3-253A, R10UaS4. Painting, landscape with bird, probably English or French (acc. # 2008.075.10.5). Location: Collections [Visual Arts] 11, 3-440, PR IV-1. Painting, portrait of an unknown man, by an unknown artist, probably English (acc. # 2008.075.10.4). Location: Collections [Visual Arts] 11, 3-440, PR IV-2. Painting, portrait of Patrick Irwin (acc. # 2008.075.10.3). Location: Collections [Visual Arts] 11, 3-440, SR V-6. Painting, marine painting, of the transatlantic barge "Express" (acc. # 2008.075.10.2). Location: Collections [Visual Arts] 11, 3-440, PR IV-11. Painting, portrait of British Admiral Christopher Mason (acc. # 2008.075.10.1). Location: [Visual Arts]11, 3-440, PR IV-2. Painting, watercolor depicting a typical New Orleans street scene in an older residential neighborhood (acc. # 2008.075.09.8). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Painting, watercolor of 1984 Louisiana World Exposition (acc. # 2008.075.09.7). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Painting, watercolor, the port of New Orleans (acc. # 2008.075.09.6). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Painting, watercolor, the French Market (acc. # 2008.075.09.5). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Etching, exterior view of the Hibernia Bank tower, New Orleans, Louisiana (acc. # 2008.075.09.4). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Painting, watercolor depicting interior alterations in the lobby of the main branch of the 2 3 Hibernia Banking & Trust Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1960 (acc. # 2008.075.09.3). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Painting, watercolor depicting interior of the main branch of the Hibernia Banking & Trust Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1921 (acc. # 2008.075.09.2). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Painting, watercolor depicting interior of the main branch of the Hibernia Banking & Trust Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1921 (acc. # 2008.075.09.1). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Lithograph, Main Office, Hibernia Securities Company, New Orleans, U.S.A (acc # 2008.075.08.4). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Lithograph, The Main Room of the Hibernia Bank & Trust Company, New Orleans, U.S.A. Photographic postcard of the interior of the Main Branch of Hibernia Bank (acc # 2008.075.08.3). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Lithograph, Vault Department, Hibernia Bank & Trust Company, New Orleans, U.S.A. Photographic postcard of the interior of the Main Branch of Hibernia Bank (acc. # 2008.075.08.2). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268. Lithograph, Savings Department, Hibernia Bank & Trust Company, New Orleans, U.S.A. Photographic postcard of the interior of the Main Branch of Hibernia Bank (acc. # 2008.075.08.1). Location: Old U.S. Mint [Visual Arts] 03, 3-268, storage. Green wood fountain pen with removable nib and inscription reading, "48 Years Continuous Growth and Service/ Hibernia Bank and Trust Company/ New Orleans/ Capital and Surplus $3,500,000" (acc. # 2008.075.03). Location: External location, outgoing loan OL003.2011. Commemorative medal from the New York Stock Exchange presented to Hibernia Corporation. The medal is inscribed "Hibernia Corporation/ HIB/ Closing Bell Ceremony/ November 5, 2004" (acc. # 2008.075.02 a-b). Location: External location, outgoing loan OL003.2011. Key ring and identification tag for a safe deposit box issued by Hibernia Bank and Trust, New Orleans. The ring is inscribed, "Hibernia Bank and Trust Company, New Orleans, LA." On one side and "Up to date safety deposit vaults" (acc. # 2008.075.01 a-b). Location: External location, outgoing loan OL003.2011. ______________________________________________________________________ Administrative Information Preferred Citation Hibernia National Bank Collection, Louisiana State Museum Historical Center 3 4 Acquisition Information This collection was a gift from Capitol One Bank in 2008 and 2012. Notes There are a number of paintings and lithographs that are not housed with the collection. They are listed under Related or Separated Materials. ________________________________________________________________________ Contents List Folder Location Accession # Date Item Description Box 1 Folder 1: 2008.075.05.019a 1870-1930 Typed copy of “The Hibernia National Bank, 1870-1930.” Miscellaneous History Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.019b 1870-1930 Typed copy of “The Hibernia National Bank, 1870-1930.” Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.020 No date List of important dates in Hibernia history, post-it note: Joicelyn Trufant 3218 Blair St. NOLA 70114. Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.021 No date Article, “A History of Hibernia.” Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.051 No date Article, “A History of Hibernia.” Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.102a-b No date List, “Facts about Hibernia,” 2 pages. Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.107 No date Typed page with brief history of Hibernia up to 1980s with handwriting on verso. Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.066a-d Mar. 23, 1992 Article by Gary L. Hume, Senior Architectural Historian Historic Districts Landmarks Commission. “Sound as a dollar: A look at two New Orleans Banks, In God (an Banks) we Trust.” Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.084a-g Dec. 19, 1996 Collection of assorted articles on banks. Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.108a-h No date Print out, “The History of Calcasiue Marine National Bank.” Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.079a-e No date Photocopy of pamphlet of The Hibernia Bank Building, headed “The New Building.” Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.074f No date Photocopy of page from publication, on Hibernia. Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.060a-b No date Letter and envelope. To Donald from Debby Hill, re: old Hibernia reports. Box 1 Folder 1 2008.075.05.081 June 3, 1976 Carbon copy letter to John Keane from Belinda Moulin, re: history of Hibernia, booklet on the History of Hibernia. Box 1 Folder 2: 2008.075.05.114 Jan., 1932 Pamphlet, The Hibernia Rabbit, Vol. XXVII No. 2. Hibernia Rabbit Box 1 Folder 2 2008.075.05.104a-g No date Pages from The Rabbit cut and taped to larger sheet, “Fifty Years; 4 5 An Impression of a half Century’s Service” by W.S. Pleasants. Box 1 Folder 2 2008.075.05.018c-i No date Photocopies of pages from The Rabbit, Fifty Years: An impression of a half Century’s Service” by W.S. Pleasants. Box 1 Folder 2 2008.075.05.080 No date Photocopy of page 20 of The Hibernia Rabbit. Box 1 Folder 3: 3- 2008.075.05.115 1920-1940’s Small 3 ring binder containing collected information on the Hibernia ring binder buildings, including rent, size, layout and upkeep. Note to Charlotte from Yvonne re: book found in Jim’s drawer, 3/10. Front and back cover detached. Box 1 Folder 3 2008.075.05.083.01- 1920-1940’s Photocopies of pages from 3-ring binder (2008.075.05.115). .40 Box 1 Folder 3 2008.075.05..061 1920-1940’s Photocopies of pages from 3-ring binder (2008.075.05.115) (Hibernia Rabbit, personal notes). Box 1 Folder 3 2008.075.05.072a No date Unmarked manila folder.