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Preferred Citation

John F. Banks Papers, Accession #1985-34 , Special Collections and Archives, Johnston Memorial Library, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

Biographical/Historical Information

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.

Scope and Content Information

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

Series Description

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