Folder 3: "Norfolk, Virginia": Booklet Prepared by Banks for Industrial Commission, 1909
Scope and Contents
This series includes material regarding Banks' own short political career (1908-1913), his involvement in Norfolk politics, and his participation in presidential campaigns in Virginia (especially in Norfolk) throughout this same period. Also contains correspondence relating to his largely unsuccessful efforts to obtain patronage jobs from both the Wilson and Roosevelt Administrations.
Dates
- Creation: 1909
Creator
- From the Collection: Banks, Benjamin A. (1884-1974) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers without restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.20 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 18 Hollinger document cases; 1 Hollinger dropfront print box; 1 oversize box boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Yiddish
Repository Details
Part of the ODU Community Collections Repository
3000 Perry Library
4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk VA 23529 US
757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu