David Lisot Video Library (2009)
Multi-Media Summary
Sundman Lecture Series
Michael Wehner
Many a miner left a sweet heart, wife or parents back east to come to California seeking his fortune in the Gold Rush of 1849. By the early 1850s these miners could purchase "Bills of Exchange" to guarantee that riches gathered would make it back to loved ones safely. This presentation explores early banking in San Francisco and the necessities of exchange services.
Dr. Michael F. Wehner is the past president and current bulletin editor of the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society. He is currently on the Board of Governors of the California State Numismatic Association and is the chairman of the annual show of the Western States Token Society. He has also designed medals as well as served as president for the San Francisco Coin Club. He is a frequent speaker at numismatic events in California and has written numerous articles in several publications including The Numismatist, The Brasher, The Journal of the Tokens and Medal Society and others.
In this video you will see and learn:
*Story of the California Gold Rush
*Why bills of exchange were used
*Bank failures and how they affected the economy
*Issuers of notes and their stories including James King of William, Adams Company, Page, Bacon & Co., Drexel, Wells, Fargo & Co and others
*Examples of the different note issues Speaker(s): Michael Wehner.
