Nicholas Colasanto Collection Finding Aid MS035

Nicholas Colasanto Collection Finding Aid MS035


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Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library

717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Business Number: 703-746-1791
lhsc@alexlibraryva.org
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Gregory Pierce

Repository
Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library
Identification
MS035
Title
Nicholas Colasanto Collection (MS035) 1947-1980
URL:
https://alexlibraryva.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/165
Quantity
.23 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[item identification], Nicholas Colasanto Collection, MS035, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia.


Biographical / Historical

Nicholas "Nick" Colasanto was born May 21, 1904 in Waterbury, Connecticut. After attending law school for 2 years at Fordham University, he moved to Alexandria in 1930, finished his law degree at National University law school, and began playing semi-professional football in the city. He practiced law and even served as Alexandria City Manager from 1947-1949, until 1963 when he began making his primary income in real estate. He also begain eyeing politics around this time.

Colasanto served 4 terms in the Alexandria City Council. One of his joys was performing marriages and loved giving advice to couples. In one year, he married 800 newlyweds. During his time in Alexandria, he was active in the Alexandria Lions Club, the Salvation Army, the Sons of Italy, and several other charitable organizations. Colasanto died on February 8, 1983 and is buried in St. Mary's in Alexandria. Colasanto park in Alexandria is named in his honor.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains letters, political memorabilia, several programs from various organizations, personal photos, and other miscellaneous ephemera.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Colasanto, Nicholas A. (Nicholas Anthony), 1904-1983
  • Lawyers.
  • Photographs.
  • Politicians -- Virginia -- Alexandria
  • Politicians.
  • Politics and culture -- United States.

Container List

Text box: 1 folder: 1
Correspondence
1956-1980English.
Scope and Contents

This folder contains several letters, most of which are congratulating Nick Colasanto on elections.

Text box: 1 folder: 2
Papers
English.
Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous personal items from Mr. Colasanto. Included are political advertisements and sample ballots, statistics regarding Colasanto's weddings performed, and his 50 Years of Service award from the Virginia State Bar.

Text box: 1 folder: 3
Political Brochures
English.
Scope and Contents

This folder contains brochures from local and national elections, including ads for Adlai Stevenson, Armistead L. Boothe, The Rosemont Citizens Association, and the Democratic Party.

Text box: 1 folder: 4
Programs
1947-1975English.
Scope and Contents

This folder contains several programs for several events. Programs include a testimonial dinner in honor of Judge Albert V. Bryan, a dinner of the Alumni Association of National University, the Alexandri, Virginia Antiques Show, the Art Fair Program presented by the Alexandria Junior Women's Club, ground-breaking cermonies for the New Alexandria Hospital, the 43rd and 47th annual conventions of Lions International, a ceremony for the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Company, an installation of officers ceremony fo rthe Old Dominion Priory Order of Knighthood, and two programs from services at St. Mary's.

Text box: 1 folder: 5
Miscellaneous
English.
Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous items such as a booklet on fallout protection, an ad brochure for Shannon Liquor Shipments, a brochure for The Cavalier, Alexandria's YMCA, and other assorted items.

Graphic Materials box: 1 folder: 6
Photos
1947-1980
Scope and Contents

This folder contains several photos of Colasanto and unidentified friends and colleagues.