Nicholas Colasanto Collection (MS035)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
Phone: (703) 746-1719
Phone: (703) 838-4577
Fax: (703) 706-3912
Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Extent:
.23 Cubic Feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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