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Contains 54 Results:
S21:A9.8 "Do you, boy or girl, know anything about the history of your numerals?" 4 handwritten sheets.
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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...
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S21:A9.9 "The President of this Republic is in many respects the most potential single figure in the world ..." 12 small typed pages in a booklet held with 2 items of brass hardware.
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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...
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S21:A9.10 Constitutional Government. "The spirit of the last century found its most fitting and unobstructed field of action in the boundless territory and inexhaustible resources of our country." 4 small typed pages.
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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...
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S21:A9.11. United State Senate. Memorandum. Letterhead. Handwritten note. "Goethe, the great German poet?..."
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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:
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S21:A9.12 "To have the privilege of speaking to a people of their own native land ..." 9 small typed pages. RE: Poland.
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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
S21:A9.13 "The Star Spangled Banner" Blue cover sheet inscribed with his name is detached. 3 sheets, handwritten front and back on various topics. Lined notebook type pages.
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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
S21:A9.15 "Will my nation ever set up a claim against the United States which this country could not under any circumstances entertain ..." Handwritten on front & back of 1/2 sheet.
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
S21:A9.16. "The States deliberately vested the Senate with authority in the Conduct of Foreign Affairs ..." Notes on both sides of sheet with United States Senate, Washington, D.C. letterhead. Handwritten.
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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
Soldiers' Pensions, Condemnation of Spy System speech ... House ..., 1896-04-23
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:
1896-04-23
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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William Alden Smith papers at the Grand Rapids Public Library
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Series III. Speeches
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Belligerent Rights for cuba : Speech of Hon. William Alden Smith, of Michigan in the House of Representatives, Mar. 2, 1896. Washington, 1896. Formerly MGK308.Sm6. 00.[0991].1-5
Hawaiian Annexation : American Foreign Policy: Vigorous, Progressive and Human : Speech ... House ..., 1898-06-15
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:
1898-06-15
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
/
William Alden Smith papers at the Grand Rapids Public Library
/
Series III. Speeches
/
Belligerent Rights for cuba : Speech of Hon. William Alden Smith, of Michigan in the House of Representatives, Mar. 2, 1896. Washington, 1896. Formerly MGK308.Sm6. 00.[0991].1-5