W.R. Banks was born Willette Rutherford Banks in Hartwell, Georgia. He was the second of thirteen children from the union of J.M. and Laura Banks. He attended Atlanta University and graduated in 1909. He would hold several leading positions at various educational institutions throughout the south, most famous at Prairie View A&M. During Mr. Banks’ time as principal at Prairie View he achieved notable success such as getting college accreditation, remodeling school structures, and developing a graduate school. | Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47135576/willette-banksDownload Original File
