Who is Pete Bancroft from Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp and what is their importance?

Pete Bancroft was Weedpatch School's first principal. Ever one to lead by action, he enrolled his own children in the school to show people how much he believed in the ability of its teachers and educational value. Bancroft, himself, served as an instructor in airline mechanics, using a plane he purchased for $200.00.