William Paul Murray Jr.
(1918-)
Interview date: December 13, 1982
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William was President of the Bank of Marin and Chairman of the Board of the Independent Bank Shares Corporation, a group of six independent banks located in Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Sierra, Solano, Nevada and Placer Counties. He is the son of William P. Murray who founded the Bank of Marin in the 1920s. Both father and son were born in San Rafael. A dedicated member of the community, William was active in the Rotary Club, Boy Scouts, The Marin Historical Society, The Community Chest, the Park Commission, and other organizations. He describes changes in banking, including the advent of the drive-up window. He also explains the role a banker plays in the community.
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