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Lowell Institution for Savings Bank 1829-1992 was one of the earliest savings banks established in the United States. 

Lowell Institution for Savings 1829-1992 was one of the earliest savings banks established in the United States.  Among the bank records were dozens of ledgers listing depositors including Name, Occupation, and the Date they opened their Account.  Thanks to the incredible effort and dedication of Roberta Otrembra, nearly 40,000 records are now available in a searchable database.