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Baldini, John, 1992 McLean County Museum of History John Baldini Collection Reprocessed by Brigid R. McBride Spring 2009 COLLECTION INFORMATION Volume of Collection: Two Boxes Collection Dates: 1917-1998 Restrictions: None Reproduction Rights: Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection must be obtained in writing from the McLean County Museum of History. Other Finding Aids: Record in National Union Catalog Manuscripts Collection On-Line Location: Archives Notes: See also—Photograph Collection Subjects- Democrats (Baldini Col.); Photograph Collection Subjects- Lucca Forest; Photograph Collection People- Baldini; Photograph Collection Subjects- Lucca Grill; Oral History Interviews- Baldini, John, 1992 HISTORY The parents of John Baldini emigrated from Italy to the United States during the major influx of Southern and Eastern Europeans. The family eventually founded the Lucca Grill in Downtown Bloomington which is still operational today. The Baldini family also owned property west of Bloomington called the “Lucca Forest” where Frank Baldini built the Grotto, a shrine to Mary and Sister Bernadette. John Baldini attended Trinity High School and Illinois State Normal University. After completing his college education, John Baldini became an enthusiastic Democrat and became involved in local and state elections. He was elected the Democratic County Chairman in McLean County from 1969 to 1982 and provided financial support and campaign support to Democrats not only in the state of Illinois, but nationwide. He corresponded with many national political figures including Edmund Muske, George McGovern, and Jimmy Carter. Baldini also maintained a personal relationship with state politicians including Paul Simon and Dan Walker. John Baldini passed in 1994 and was remembered by the State of Illinois and by the Democrats and Republicans alike with a scholarship fund created in John’s name. SCOPE NOTE This collection is housed in three boxes and includes political and personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, telegrams, photographs, political ephemera, press releases, and audio recordings. BOX 1: Biographical and Democratic Party Information Folder 1: Christening Certificate 1.1.1 John Louis Baldini baptized September 23, 1917 Folder 2: Baldini Education 1.2.1 Team Lineups 1933 for Trinity High School 1.2.2 Program for Trinity High School 1.2.3 Holy Trinity Grammar School class of 1932 program 1.2.4 Photocopy of the “G and K” Basketball Score Book 1935 1.2.5 I.S.N.U Basketball season ticket 1928-1929 1.2.6 Vote for John Baldini for Senior Class President 1.2.7 Half Century Club Certificate; Alumni Association Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, received June 1991 1.2.8 I.S.N.U. Identification Card 1937-1938 for John Baldini 1.2.9 I.S.N.U. Identification Card 1940-1941 for John Baldini 1.2.10 Hail Alma Mater and Loyalty Song of the Illinois State Normal University published by the Homecoming Committee of the Illinois State Normal University 1.2.11 Eighty-Second Annual Commencement of the Illinois State normal University 1941, June 9, 1941 Folder 3: Baldini Family 1.3.1 Correspondence from Mary Olson to Greg Koos undated 1.3.2 United States of America Railroad Retirement Board Certificate of Service Months and Wages for Virginia M. Baldini 1.3.3 Correspondence from Mary Baldini to Michael Ward (Assistant National Register Coordinator) dated August 4, 1981 (2 copies; original and photocopy) 1.3.4 Correspondence from Michael Ward to Mary Baldini Williams dated August 11, 1981 1.3.5 Correspondence from Kathryn Carter (Development Director WGLT) to Mary Olson dated April 16, 1998 1.3.6 Western Union Telegram from Johnny to Virginia Frye dated October 13, 1924 1.3.7 “The Life of John Baldini” written and researched by a grandchild; includes stories, pictures, and correspondence; 2003 Folder 4: Lucca Forest/Grotto 1.4.1 “The Lourdes Grotto” pamphlet undated 1.4.2 “Compelling Urge; Builds Public Grotto at Lucca Forest” by Stanley Lantz from Pantagraph undated Folder 5: Baldini Honors 1.5.1 Photocopy of picture of plaque; Saints’ Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award Homecoming ‘94 1.5.2 Photocopy of picture of plaque; Chairman McLean County Democratic Party 1968- 1984 1.5.3 Photocopy of picture of plaque; “Backbone of the Democratic Party with deepest and sincere thanks for your many years of dedication” 1.5.4 Photocopy of picture of plaque; “In Appreciation for Outstanding Service on the Illinois State University Alumni Association Board of Directors” 1.5.6 Photocopy of picture of plaque; the John Baldini Community Service Award 1994 from the MARC Center 1.5.7 State of Illinois State Board of Elections certificate dated April 14, 1986 1.5.8 Adlai Ewing Stevenson Commemorative Stamp; first day of issue; postmarked October 23, 1965 Folder 6: Baldini Death 1.6.1 Correspondence from Joe Warner (Chairman Republican Central Committee) and Ken Leitzen (Chairman Republicans for John Baldini Scholarship Fund) to Republicans dated July 1, 1994 1.6.2 Congressional Record “In Tribute to John Baldini” dated September 21, 1994 1.6.3 WJBC Editorial dated September 22, 1994 (2 copies) 1.6.4 Correspondence from Gene Callahan to Mrs. John Baldini dated September 27, 1994 1.6.5 Correspondence from Paul Simon to Mrs. John Baldini dated October 4, 1994 1.6.6 Correspondence from Art Rompkins to Mary dated October 20 1.6.7 WJBC’s Forum “In Memory of John Baldini (1917-1994)” written by Wally Mead (2 copies) 1.6.8 Correspondence from Roger J. Lehman to Mrs. Mary Olson dated November 22, 1994 1.6.9 Card to Mary from Bobby dated December 23 1.6.10 State of Illinois Eighty-Ninth General Assembly Senate; “Senate Resolution No. 77” adopted May 26, 1995 1.6.11 Memo from Pantagraph list of dates when articles about John Baldini were in the paper Folder 7: Baldini Newspaper Clippings 1.7.1 “At National Democratic Show” newspaper photographs in Pantagraph dated July 24, 1952 1.7.2 “Baldini, Dowse Rivals for Democratic Post” from Pantagraph dated March 4, 1970 1.7.3 “Gala cruise for Stevensons” by Marcia McConnell from Pantagraph dated August 26, 1973 1.7.4 “Forensic artist wants to record history” by Rick Baker in Pantagraph dated March 5, 1976 1.7.5 “Demos ired by Baldini maneuver” by Tom Long in Pantagraph dated March 31, 1982 1.7.6 “Demos ired by Baldini maneuver” by Tom Long in Pantagraph dated March 31, and “When a feller needs friends” 1.7.7 “Time for new people” undated 1.7.8 “Baldini Quiet, Effective Leader” letter to editor by Robert Hendon, undated 1.7.9 “Politics From Bedside For Demo Chairman” by Dave Haake, undated 1.7.10 “Reward for doing” from Pantagraph dated March 4, 1980 1.7.11 “Neighbor vs. neighbor; Main St. politics is people, not power” by Ronald Grossman from Pantagraph undated (2 copies) 1.7.12 “Corruption in politics; Main Street fears eclipse of values” by Ronald Grossman from Pantagraph undated 1.7.13 “Not trials, impeachment; All Main Street wants is an apology” by Ronald Grossman from Pantagraph undated 1.7.14 “Democrat leader Baldini to leave office” by Martha Sullivan from Pantagraph undated 1.7.15 “Baldini’s loss of committee seat may mean end of Democratic era” by Don Thompson from Pantagraph dated March 22, 1990 (3 copies) 1.7.16 Newspaper photograph; “State Inspectors Give Truck Licenses ‘Once-Over’ Here” Folder 8: Political Newspaper Clippings 1.8.1 “Qualified-Dedicated Your Democratic Candidates” undated 1.8.2 Advertisement for Toni L. Adams 1.8.3 Advertisement for Gerald Bradley 1.8.4 Advertisement for Robert J. Lenz 1.8.5 “Simon Makes Warship of Frail Office Craft” from Pantagraph April 27, 1969 (2 copies) 1.8.6 “Awaiting word” newspaper photograph 1.8.7 “Kennedy eyeing Oval Office?” by David S. Broder; no source and undated 1.8.8 “LBJ’s legacy—a record span of prosperity” by J.A. Livingston from Chicago Daily News dated October 1, 1968 1.8.9 Advertisement from Commercial News dated March 8, 1970 with correspondence from C.E. Spang 1.8.10 “Former Sybil Stern Wins Danville Honor” from Pantagraph dated March 26, 1970 1.8.11 “Bradley best choice” from Pantagraph undated 1.8.12 “County Board gets the tools, new challenge” editorial from The Rockford Register Star dated July 5, 1985 1.8.13 “Giorgi considers try for lieutenant governor’s job” by Rick Pearson from The Rockford Register Star dated October 31, 1985 1.8.14 “Giorgi debates a tough choice” editorial from The Rockford Register Star dated November 4, 1985 1.8.15 “Fat cats steal Brienen’s show” letter to the editor from Mike Bartlett 1.8.16 “5 join Stevenson camp in governorship effort” by David Axelrod undated 1.8.17 “How Walker beat himself” Mike Royko column, undated 1.8.18 “Gov. Walker trips on his tongue” undated 1.8.19 “Horrors! Nobody told Walker!” undated 1.8.20 “Walker thanks ‘real people’” dated January 8, 1961 1.8.21 “‘In conflict’ Walker to withdraw appointment of Kirk” undated and no source 1.8.22 “Dodgin’ Dan’s first budget tango” Charles Nicodemus column, no source dated March 12, 1973 Folder 9: Clippings from Armbruster Election, 1950 1.9.1 Advertisement; “Elect Arthur (Art) Armbruster Democratic Candidate for State Representative” Pantagraph dated April 2, 1950 1.9.2 Advertisement; “Elect Arthur (Art) Armbruster Democratic Candidate for State Representative” unsourced dated April 2, 1950 1.9.3 Advertisement; “Elect Arthur (Art) Armbruster Democratic Candidate for State Representative” dated April 3, 1950 1.9.4 Advertisement; Arthur (Art) Armbruster Candidate for Democratic State Representative” April 4, 1950 1.9.5 Advertisement; “Elect Arthur (Art) Armbruster Democratic Candidate for State Representative 26th Senatorial District” dated April 5, 1950 1.9.6 Advertisement; “Elect Arthur (Art) Armbruster Democratic Candidate for State Representative 26th Senatorial District” dated April 6, 1950 1.9.7 Advertisement; “Arthur (Art) Armbruster Candidate for Democratic Representative” dated April 7, 1950 1.9.8 Advertisement; “Arthur (Art) Armbruster Democratic Candidate for State Representative” undated 1.9.9 Advertisement; Democratic Rally for Paul Powell and Edward T.
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