Historian's Corner

Jonathan Rose — © Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The Federal Reserve Historian plays a critical role in preserving the history of the U.S. central bank and its policy actions, while helping to ensure that history is accessible to educators, students, researchers, and the general public. In this upcoming site section, short posts from Federal Reserve Historian Jonathan Rose will highlight historical topics and documents related to key current and historical discussions in Federal Reserve policy and operations.

April 10, 2026

Federal Reserve historian Jonathan Rose recently joined the "History of the Lou with Sue" podcast for an engaging discussion about the history of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Rose appeared alongside the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis archivist and museum director to explore the Bank's rich institutional heritage and its role in the region's economic development. Listeners interested in learning more about the Federal Reserve's history and its impact on St. Louis can tune in to hear these experts share fascinating insights and stories from the Bank's archives and collections.

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