Marion Kennedy Volini papers, 1956-1993.
- Collection ID WLA1996.28
- Creator Names Violini, Marion Kennedy, 1934-
- Title Marion Kennedy Volini papers, 1956-1993.
- Physical description 23.5 linear feet.
- Collection arrangement Series 1: Election Materials, 1975-1987, n.d. Subseries 1A: Campaign Scrapbooks, 1975-1986. Subseries 1B: 1975 Election (Lost) and Special Election, June 6, 1978. Subseries 1C: Election Coverage-1979–1983. Subseries 1D: Fundraising Events, 1979–1987. Subseries 1E: Other Political Candidates, 1975–1987, n.d. Series 2: Framed Certificates, 1978. Series 3: Chicago City Council Government Materials, 1961-1987. Series 4: City Council Committee Work and 48th Ward Issues, 1965-1988, n.d. Subseries 4A: Aging and Disabled, 1965 –1987. Subseries 4B: Committee on Beautification and Recreation, 1984 –1987, n.d. Subseries 4C: Community Development, 1979–1986. Subseries 4D: Finance Committee, 1983-1986, n.d. Subseries 4E: Housing, 1979–1988, n.d. Subseries 4F: Lakefront Erosion, 1976–1987. Subseries 4G: Sister City with Sweden, 1976–1987. Subseries 4H: Garbage, 1983-1987, n.d. Subseries 4I: Mental Health, 1972–1981. Subseries 4J: Prostitution, 1972–1986. Subseries 4K: 48th Ward Re-Mapping Project, 1985–1986. Subseries 4L: Varied Council Materials, 1977–1987. Series 5: 48th Ward Administrative Materials, 1962-1988, n.d. Series 6: Activity and materials of Community Groups and Organizations in the 48th Ward, 1962-1988, n.d. Series 7: Correspondence, 1978-1987, n.d. Series 8: Speeches, 1970-1987, n.d. Series 9: News clippings, 1973-1980, n.d. Series 10: Awards presented to Marion Violini, 1976-1989. Series 13: Publications, 1983-1984, n.d. Series 14: Non-Aldermanic Materials, 1956-1993, n.d.
- Biographical or Historical Note Born November 27, 1934. Alderman, Chicago's 48th ward; President, Edgewater Community Council. Marion Jean Kennedy was born on November 27, 1934, the daughter of Marion Mitchell and Edward Kennedy. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, she attended Maria High School, but came to the North Side of the city to attend Mundelein college. She married Camillo Volini, and they raised their five children in the Lakewood-Balmoral neighborhood of Chicago. Until she entered politics, she was a teacher and speech therapist in the Chicago Public Schools. Marion Kennedy Volini was formally inducted into her office as Alderman of Chicago's 48th Ward on July 7, 1978. Ten years earlier she had collaborated in the formation of a neighborhood organization -- the Lakewood Balmoral Residents Council -- to upgrade what at the time was known as a deteriorated area. As Alderwoman, with her seat on the City Council, she was empowered to focus on improving neighborhood safety, housing rehabilitation, commercial revitalization, and traffic congestion, as well as the prevention of lakefront erosion. She sponsored legislation concerning playground safety and prostitution. As Chairperson of the City Council's Committee on Aging and Disabled, her efforts worked toward improving services and accessibility for senior citizens and the physically handicapped. At the conclusion of her third term as Alderman, Volini opened her own real estate company, Lakefront Group. She continued to serve the City as a mayoral appointee to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, which has under its jurisdiction Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
- Collection summary Marion Kennedy Volini's papers pertain primarily to her tenure as Alderman of the 48th Ward.
- Access and usage restrictions Some restrictions may apply.
- Finding Aids Note Finding aid available in repository; folder level.
- Names
- Violini, Marion Kennedy, 1934- Archives.
- Loyola University Chicago. Women and Leadership Archives.
- Subjects City council members Illinois Chicago.
- Geographic coverage
- Uptown (Chicago, Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
- Edgewater (Chicago, Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
- Finding aid URL Finding aid to the Marion Kennedy Violini papers http://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/wla/pdfs/Volini,_Marion_Kennedy.pdf