Vinton W. Bacon papers

  • Creator Names Bacon, Vinton Walker, 1917-1997.
  • Title Vinton W. Bacon papers [manuscript], 1962-1970.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, financial records, memoranda, and administrative documents relating to Vinton W. Bacon's tenure as general superintendent of the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago. Bacon's attempts to fight corruption, political patronage, and scandals were the center of much controversy during the 1960s and apparently resulted in his attempted assassination in 1966. He was fired in 1970. Much of the collection relates to these incidents, including correspondence in support of and against Bacon's actions.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Bacon was a civil engineer, university professor, and public official.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Vinton W. Baker (1985.0722).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Vinton W. Bacon photograph collection (1985.0722) and a 13-box collection of published items: "[Media reports regarding the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago / compiled by Vinton Walker Bacon], 1962 Aug.-1970 Jan."
  • Names
    • Bacon, Vinton Walker, 1917-1997 Archives.
    • Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago.
    • Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago.
  • Subjects
    • Political corruption Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Public health Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Water reuse Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Water-supply Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Financial records. aat
    • Memoranda. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.