Document Type
Finding Aid
Publication Date
2-3-2023
Inclusive Dates--Span
1928-1995
Inclusive Dates--Bulk
1928-1995
Scope and Content Note
Paper notes, sermons, and files from Banister’s ministerial career.
Biographical Note
The following biographical note is excerpted from Banister’s obituary on findagrave.com:
“John H. Banister died on April 29, 1995. He was born April 20, 1910 and had been a resident of Dallas, Texas for 47 years, and a minister of the Skillman Avenue Church of Christ from 1948 to 1971, at which time he took semi-retirement. Brother Banister was well known in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. In the mid-fifties he was instrumental in beginning one of the first Sunday morning weekly religious programs on television, which continued on channel 4, KRLD in Dallas until 1992. Thus, decades passed that John delivered the Bible lessons on that telecast, his face and voice became well-known throughout the metroplex. He made a lasting and eternal impact on the lives of thousands of people. In addition to his pulpit work and TV programs, John carried the gospel not only across America in gospel meetings, but to numerous foreign countries. He preached in Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, and South Africa. He was one of the most able preachers in our brotherhood. John was invited to give the first annual series of Lectures on Preaching at Abilene Christian College (University) in 1951.”Donor Note
Bill Banister, son of John H. Banister
Arrangement
No arrangement of apparent original order. Due to the small size of this collection, these papers are likely only representative of the kinds of materials Banister generated, kept, and used across his career.
Content List
See PDF finding aid for folder inventory.
Subjects
Churches of Christ -- History -- 20th century Churches of Christ -- Texas Manuscripts
Language
ENGLISH
Extent of Collection
3 linear feet (2 boxes)
Manuscript Number
Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #329
Physical Location
Center for Restoration Studies
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [file or folder name], John Hugh Banister Papers, 1928-1995. Center for Restoration Studies MS #329. Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives, Brown Library. Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.
Use Restrictions
Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.
Processing Status
Processed
Finding Aid created by
McGarvey Ice, Amanda Dietz, Ashlen Planes
Subjects--Personal Names
Banister, John Hugh, 1910-1995
Comments
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