Alfred E. Smith Finding Aid

Alfred E. Smith (1873-1944) was born on the Lower East Side of New York City. Smith served as governor from 1918 to 1920, and from 1922 to 1928. As the Democratic presidential nominee in 1928, Smith was defeated by Herbert Hoover.

The Lehman Suite holds many items relevant to Smith's political career, including:

General Correspondence 1933-1940:

1 personal note

General Correspondence 1941-1942:

1 personal note

Correspondence Special File (1925-1947)

36 letters and telegrams, 75 replies and related items including:
- Correspondence from Oscar Handlin
- Letter to Lehman concerning films of the day
- Personal letters regarding invitations to dinners

Campaign Files Drawer 1-1928-36-

"Alfred E. Smith Reelection Campaign-HHL Chairman" 1926

Campaign Files Drawer 1-1928-36-

"1927-28 Fred W. Johnson Re: Alfred E. Smith Presidential Campaign"

Campaign Files, 1926:

Smith's re-election campaign

Campaign Files, 1927-1928

Corresp. re: Smith's presidential campaign with Fred Johnson, Western States-Smith-For-President Association

Campaign Files, 1928:

Corresp. between HHL and John Sweeney

Records 11/5/1961 - "The Al Smith Story."

Press Clippings vol. 2 - photos. (Gov. & Mrs.)
Press Clippings vol. 79 - photos. (Gov.)
Press Clippings vol. 95 - photos (Mrs.)

Memorabilia - Award 10/16/1928
Memorabilia - Photographs N.d.
Memorabilia - Photographs '58 Envelope #10
Memorabilia - Photographs 1/29 Envelope #21
Memorabilia - Photographs Nov. 1932 Envelope #21
Memorabilia - Certificate of Appointment 3/19/24
Memorabilia - Political Badges V.d.
Memorabilia - Political Campaigns

Movies - N.d. "Smith & Roosevelt for Lehman"
Movies - N.d. "Smith endorsement of Lehman"
Movies - N.d. "What is needed to make a good executive"

Originally created by Michelle Sansivero, August 2001