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Graphic memorial clipping of President McKinley (1843-1901), with caption remarks by William Alden Smith. Compliments of the Grand Rapids Herald. P2002.001D.

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: no date

Program. Dinner given by the Citizens of Grand Rapids, Michigan to the Honorary Commercial Commissioners from Japan, Wed. September 29th, 1909. + menu. “Paper made in Japan.” 2 copies, but both are inscribed with Japanese names, and GR & other U.S. participants including James H. Campbell, Henry Idema, R.W. Irwin. William Alden Smith was toastmaster. 1986.313

 File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: no date

GR Herald. Sept. 30, 1909. "Invaders came, Saw Conqured." Clipping re the occasion. Oversized, folded. 1986.313, 1909-09-30

 File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: 1909-09-30

Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters / edited by Logan Marshall. 1912. 00.[2487].1

 File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: no date

Father of Michigan's Senior Senator Dead : son receives news of death shortly following congratulatory telegram. RE George R. Smith. Grand Rapids Press, 1913-01-20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: 1913-01-20

[Michigan Second Annual Attorney(?) Banquet at Owashtanong Club.] "The guest of honor was Hon. Wm. Alden Smith..." Hotel Monthly, Jan. 1916.

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: no date

Senator's Grandson Dies at 52. Grand Rapids Press, 1968-12-17

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: 1968-12-17

Rags to Riches. Grand Rapids Magazine, June 1976.

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: no date

He was Character of titanic Proportions / Doug Guthrie. Grand Rapids Press, 1998-02-21

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: 1998-02-21

Associated Press, Sketch no. 11. William Alden Smith, former Senator, sketch for use in event of his death ...

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a combination of Old Collection materials, newer accessions and one purchase documenting limited aspects of the political life of this U.S. Senator from Michigan, and former owner of the Grand Rapids Herald newspaper. William Alden Smith's collection often draws researchers from out of state due to the popularity of the sinking of the Titanic. The Senator was in charge of the United States investigation into the tragedy. Few documents are found in...
Dates: no date