The ABN AMRO History Department was established in 1992 and has three major spheres of activity:

Historical Records

The History Department catalogues all non-current, policy-related documents and records of ABN AMRO and its most important legal predecessors. These cover the records of: Fortis Bank Nederland, ABN Bank, Amro Bank, Amsterdamsche Bank, Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij (Netherlands Trading Society), Nederlandsch-Indische Handelsbank (Netherlands India Commercial Bank), Rotterdamsche Bank and Twentsche Bank. Archives of subsidiaries and take-overs are included in the archives of the parent company. For instance, all records of Incasso-Bank are added to the archives of Amsterdamsche Bank. The History Department as a rule does not keep personnel records or records and documentation of Dutch branch offices past and present, or records of non-Dutch subsidiaries, branch offices or predecessors.

Historical Objects

The History Department administers the historical collection of ABN AMRO. The collection includes a vast array of items such as antique maps and atlases, books, coins, furniture, photos, paintings, office machines and securities all spanning from the 17th -21st century. The History Department is responsible for the collection's conservation, restoration, and registration.

Services

The historical records and objects serve as a basis for the history department to organise and support exhibits, both temporary and permanent. Among other services provided, the history department also writes publications on subjects such as the history of the bank and its predecessors, as well as acting as a source of information on banking history for bank staff and the general public.

Tel: +31 20 629 67 89
E-mail: historisch.archief@nl.abnamro.com