Melvin
Edward
Banner
Born:
1914
McDonald
Died: 1997
Parents: Clyde and Carrie Banner
Spouse: Arline (1st); Patricia (2nd)
Children: Melvina Ford
Died: 1997
Parents: Clyde and Carrie Banner
Spouse: Arline (1st); Patricia (2nd)
Children: Melvina Ford
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iron Pourer and Other Poems | Poetry | Adult | [Flint, Mich. : The Author | 1978 | |
|
Black Pioneer in Michigan - Vol. 1: Flint and Genesee County |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | [Midland, Mich.] Pendell Pub. Co. | 1973 | |
| Short Negro History of Flint | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | [Flint, Mich.]M. Banner | 1964 | |
| Training Brings Opportunities | Non Fiction | Adult | G. M. Pulications | 1963 | |
| Riddles of Felicity | Non Fiction | Telescope | 1962 | ||
| Urban Renewal and You | Non Fiction | Adult | City of Flint | 1960 | |
| Reflections in Black | Poetry | Adult | M.E. Banner |
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Poet
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Law Day Liberty Bell Award from Bar Association of Flint, MI | 1972 |
| Michigan Education Association Distinguished Service Award | 1972 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. | 1980 |
| Contemporary Authors, volume(s) 53-56 | 1975 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Academy of Social and Political Science | |
| Michigan Archaeological and Historical Society | |
| Phi Delta Kappa |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate studies | Michigan State University | 1964 -1968 | |
| Master of Arts (M.A.) | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1950 |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1948 |
| Associates Degree (A.A.) | Flint Junior College | Flint , MI | 1936 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice-president | Flint Human Relations Commission | Flint , MI | 1971 |
| President | United Teachers of Flint | Flint , MI | 1970 -1972 |
| Teacher of humanities | Flint Board of Education | Flint , MI | 1950 -1997 |
| Editor | "The Circle" Flint Urban League Publication | Flint , MI | |
| Assistant editor | The Bronze Reporter | ||
| Editor | The Flint Mirror | Flint , MI |
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