BOSTON-The country's first credit union was founded an hour north of this city, and rightfully claims its place as the birthplace of CUs in the U.S. But it was in Boston where credit unions were nurtured, organized-and financed.
This week CUNA brings its America's Credit Union Conference to Boston to acknowledge the city's role in founding credit unions.
In this issue (and with expanded coverage at cujournal.com) Credit Union Journal takes a look at the early days of what would become a national "movement," but only after some rough spots, struggles, and the involvement of a patron saint.










