Box 3

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...