Background
Banks, Tillian Georgia was born on May 30, 1940 in Winter Park, Florida, United States. Daughter of George and Nina Dikerson.
Banks, Tillian Georgia was born on May 30, 1940 in Winter Park, Florida, United States. Daughter of George and Nina Dikerson.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas University, 1961. Master of Arts, Texas University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas University, 1970.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Rutgers University, 1990. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Yale University, 1994.
Coordinator Museum Ancient Art, Houston, 1959—1967. Curator Museum Art. History, Waco, 1967—1984. Museum director Earl Meriks Museum, North Brunswick, New Jersey, since 1984.
Visiting professor New York University, 1986—1992.
Board member Museum Natural History, New York City, 1987—1990. Chairman North Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Jersey, since 1998. Member of National Association Museum Directors (vice president since 2000).
Married Albert Banks, July 25, 1950. Children: George Albert, Samantha Ruth, Timothy Jacob, Chelsea Anne.