Alfred E. Smith Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ALFRED E. SMITH
Born: December 30, 1873 in New York City, New York
Died: October 04, 1944 in New York City, New York
Alfred E. Smith (1873-1944), a vigorous reformer as Governor of New York (1919-1920, 1923-1928), was first suggested as a presidential possibility in 1920. His supporters were more numerous in 1924, when his name was placed in nomination by Franklin D. Roosevelt, who dubbed him the "happy warrior". Al Smith lost the nomination to John W. Davis on the 103rd ballot. As a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1928, he had no serious opposition and was nominated on the first ballot. In so doing, Smith became the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party. In the election, he was defeated by Herbert Hoover, winning only eight states and losing New York. After leaving politics, Smith became President of Empire State, Inc., the corporation that erected and operated the Empire State Building. Although he gave belated support to Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932 presidential election, Smith soon broke with his old friend and supported Republicans Landon in 1936 and Willkie in 1940. A forceful opponent to Roosevelt's New Deal, Smith died a month before the 1944 election at the age of 70.
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 101711Signature clipped from a typed letter or document, signed as "Alfred Smith". Alfred E. Smith, a significant political figure and the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party, served as Governor of New York and later became President of Empire State, Inc.Price: $100.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 320347Signature of Alfred E. Smith, the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party, is included. Smith served as Governor of New York and was a significant political figure. His signature is documented as "Alfred E. Smith".
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 3690Album leaf signed "with best wishes of" Alfred E. Smith, along with an autograph note signed: "To Joe/with best wishes of/Alfred E Smith." Smith was the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party in 1928.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 164742Publicity photograph of Alfred E. Smith inscribed and signed: "To Charley and Mrs. Hand with affectionate regards of/Al Smith". Smith, a significant political figure, was the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party and later became President of Empire State, Inc.
Price: $400.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 259179Photograph of Alfred E. Smith features him from the waist up, inscribed and signed: "To Herbert C Samuel/with best wishes of/Alfred E. Smith." Smith was the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party.
Price: $460.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/10/1920 - HFSID 5324Check signed by Alfred E. Smith in 1920 as Governor of New York, paying George J. Koller $5 and instructing to charge same to Pay Refund, Spanish War. Endorsed by Koller on verso, with various bank markings present.
Price: $500.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/10/1920 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 2142Check signed by Alfred E. Smith as Governor of New York in 1920, payable to Francis J. Casey for $9, with a note to "charge same to Pay Refund, Spanish War." Endorsed by Casey on the verso.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 5323Photograph of Alfred E. Smith from Pack Brothers of New York, depicting him in a dark jacket and polka-dot bowtie. Signed: "Alfred E. Smith". Smith was the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party in 1928.
Price: $300.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 253690Photograph of Alfred E. Smith in a pinstriped jacket and bowtie, signed "Alfred E. Smith". Smith, the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party, served as Governor of New York and later became President of Empire State, Inc.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/06/1925 - HFSID 3997Document signed by Alfred E. Smith as Governor of New York in 1925, designating Timothy Murray as the state's delegate at the National Tax Association. Signed with the name "Alfred E Smith" on official letterhead, featuring the gold-colored state seal.
Price: $300.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - ENVELOPE SIGNED CIRCA 1936 - HFSID 310985Envelope signed by "Alfred E. Smith", postmarked May 25, 1936, with a typed address to Lee V. Kinner in Royal Oak, Michigan. Smith was the 1928 Democratic presidential nominee and first Roman Catholic nominee of a major party.
Price: $140.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - EPHEMERA SIGNED CIRCA 1934 - HFSID 176010Cloth panel signed by Alfred E. Smith, dated 1934, possibly intended for a quilt. Smith, a prominent figure in the American Liberty League opposing FDR's New Deal, is noted for being the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party.
Price: $120.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID 2749Bust illustration of Alfred E. Smith, signed on the mount with the inscription, "To Freddie Stuart/with best wishes of Alfred Smith." The illustration, a pen-and-ink drawing by Shayahay, is mounted on cardboard. Smith was the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party.
Price: $340.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/11/1923 - HFSID 23619Document signed by Alfred E. Smith designating Timothy Murray as a delegate at the National Tax Association in 1925. Smith's signature is prominently displayed. Included is a military appointment for Walter S. Mullins dated April 11, 1923, with the State Seal.
Price: $380.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 54064Card signed by Alfred E. Smith, featuring a gilt-colored embossed Seal of the State of New York. The printed card displays the caption "State of New York/Executive Mansion/Albany". Smith was the first Roman Catholic presidential nominee of a major party.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - PROCLAMATION SIGNED 08/03/1923 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 101313Proclamation signed copy by Alfred E. Smith regarding the death of President Warren G. Harding, issued on August 3, 1923. Document includes Smith's typed signature "Alfred E. Smith" as Governor and "George R. Van Namer" as Secretary to the Governor.
Price: $650.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/11/1942 - HFSID 42541Typed letter signed: "Al Smith", addressed to theatre producer William A. Brady in 1942, thanking him for tickets and mentioning enjoyment of the play. Smith serves as president of Empire State, Inc., using personalized letterhead, and references a performance in "Under Southern Skies."
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/28/1931 - HFSID 262847Typed letter signed by Alfred E. Smith, dated April 28, 1931, addressed to H. P. Howell, thanking him for flowers and good wishes regarding the opening of the new Empire State Branch. Smith served as chairman of the County Trust Company of New York.
Price: $240.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/10/1928 - HFSID 310970Letter signed by Alfred E. Smith, expressing gratitude to Mr. Saunders for his kind words. Dated May 10, 1928, from Albany, New York, the letter includes his signature in black ink and a typed message conveying appreciation.
Price: $240.00
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ALFRED E. SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/20/1930 - HFSID 310973Letter signed by Alfred E. Smith, dated November 20, 1930, expressing gratitude for an invitation to a dinner. The letter contains a typed message and is signed "Alfred Smith" in black ink. Normal mailing folds are present.
Price: $240.00
