Title: Charles Francis Smith Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1934-1951

Creator:

• Smith, Charles Francis

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 275

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Papers of Charles F. Smith (1881-1951), a Milwaukee businessman. Collection contains photographs and correspondence with family members in England.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0275

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Charles Francis Smith was born on 21 August 1881 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Thomas L. and Anna A. Shillcox Smith. The family moved to Milwaukee a short time later. He married Carrie Beatrice Stair in 1907. The couple had seven children. Smith graduated from the University of Wisconsin law school and briefly practiced law before working at T.L. Smith Co., a company Smith's father founded. In 1915, he became president of Smith Engineering Works, another company his father founded. Smith later became the director of the State Bank of Milwaukee and was also active in various clubs and organizations. He died 10 December 1951.

The collection contains correspondence between Charles F. Smith and his English cousins, Sarah and Herbert Leigh from 1942 to 1951. The correspondence covers family history, Smith’s vacations and health, food parcels sent to the Leighs, life in England during and after World War II, and post-war politics. There are also photographs of the Leighs and Charles Smith.

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically within each folder.

Smith, Charles Francis, Papers, 1934-1951, Collection 275. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Mary Leigh Smith in 1972. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Inventory by Arlene Espinoza, Archives Volunteer, 2014. Processed by Bob Jaeger, 2019.

Box   1 Folder   1	Correspondence, 1942-1944
Box   1 Folder   2	Correspondence, 1945-1947
Box   1 Folder   3	Correspondence, 1948-1951
Box   1 Folder   4	Photographs, 1934-1947