Sunday, January 21, 1934

Mother and I went to Sunday School and church. Helped get dinner. Went over to Betty’s. Ollie was over at Mrs. Raifert’s. Went over and played pinochle.

Herman Perry (middle), a cofounder of Atlanta Citizens Trust Bank,
discusses business with two patrons.

January 21, 1934: Because of its sound operation, Atlanta Citizens Trust Bank
became the first African American–owned bank to become a member of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation. In 1948 Citizens Trust became the first African American–owned bank
to join the Federal Reserve Bank.