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Benjamin A. Banks
Sessions Served: 1911 - 1913
- Birth Date: May 18, 1884 Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland
- Death Date: April 27, 1974
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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- Religion: Jewish
- Education: Norfolk public schools; studied law independently. Admitted to the Virginia Bar in November 1909.
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- Occupation/Profession: Attorney; editor and publisher
- Memberships/Affiliations: Norfolk Jewish community; Norfolk chairman of the Virginia Liberal League, 1918; helped found the Citizens' Democratic League, 1937.
- Additional Info: Original family name Bonk. Served as editor and publisher of The Galaxy, 1908–1913.
- Bio: Benjamin A. Banks (original family name Bonk) was born May 18, 1884, in Baltimore, Maryland. He moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where he attended public schools and later studied law independently. Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1909, he practiced law until his death on April 27, 1974.
Banks served on the Norfolk Board of Aldermen from 1908 to 1911 and represented Norfolk in the House of Delegates from 1911 to 1913. He was also an editor and publisher of The Galaxy and remained active in Democratic politics. A prominent member of Norfolk's Jewish community, he advocated for greater understanding between Christians and Jews.
Source: Old Dominion University Libraries, Benjamin A. Banks Papers, MG 6. - Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Norfolk Board of Aldermen, 1908–1911
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Norfolk City | Democrat | Counties, Cities and Towns General Laws Officers and Offices at the Capitol Special, Private and Local Legislation |
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