John F. Banks Papers, 1910-1959

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia State University
Johnston Memorial Library
Virginia State University
P.O. Box 9406
1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23806
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Juan-Pablo Gonzalez
Phone: (804) 524-6945
Phone: (804) 524-5582
Fax: (804) 524-6959

Summary

Creator:
John F. Banks
Abstract:
The Banks Papers consist of photographs and artifacts from the Christiansburg Institute. Acc. #1985-34
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Official records and photographs documenting some of the programs and activities at the Christiansburg Industrial Institute.

Biographical / historical:

Mr. John F. Banks became principal of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute in 1949. Banks was a graduate of Wilberforce University in Ohio and Hampton Institute. During his tenure the United States Supreme Court ruled that school segregation based on color was unconstitutional. Nevertheless, it was not until the 1960's when Montgomery County began efforts to dismantle their dual system of education. Mr. Banks was the last principal of Christiansburg. The school closed in 1966.

Other material about Christiansburg may be found in: The Amanda DeHart Papers Acc. # 1988-61, The Christiansburg Alumni Association Papers Acc. # 1988-62, The Virginia Inter-Scholastic Association Papers Acc. # 1969-37, and The Virginia Teacher Association Papers Acc. # 1969-14, all located at Virginia State University.

Arrangement:

Series I. Printed Catalogs and bulletins of the Christiansburg Industrial Institution

Series II. Photographs Photographs showing programs, buildings, and activities at Christiansburg

Series III. Artifacts Christiansburg Seal